Dr. Marc Lipton

Your feet are an important part of the body, which provide a foundation to stand on, and can also tell you if you may have any underlying conditions such as diabetes. That is why seeing your doctor immediately is crucial, as early diagnosis can be instrumental in avoiding detrimental complications.

Kinesiology involves the study of the art and science of human movement. The word come from the Greek word meaning, “to move.” Dancers heavily depend on their legs, feet, and especially the ankles to carry them through movement and performance. Our feet and ankles set a foundation for us to walk, dance, stand, and have mobility. However, we sometimes tend to not realize the importance of our anatomy, and the functionality of our musculoskeletal system. For dancers, being aware of your body and how it moves, is crucial.

When a woman becomes pregnant, they experience many changes throughout their body. As women, when we become pregnant we think of how we will become hormonal, and gain weight, and how other parts of our body will change. In many cases, however, we rarely think about how our feet tend to change.

Every day, you wake up, slip on some socks and shoes, and start running. Or you take the dog for a walk…or you put the pedal to the metal to make it to work on time. Well, whatever it is, the point is that your feet come into play with just about everything you do throughout the day. Your feet are incredibly strong and resilient, yet they are wildly intricate and fragile at the same time. That’s why it is so important to care about the health of your feet, and visit a podiatrist at the first cause for concern.

Did you know that one fourth of the bones in the human body are in our feet? This intricate network of bones in our feet have many benefits, as they support our weight, act as a shock absorber, serve as a lever to allow our legs to move forward, and help us maintain our balance.