Category: Podiatry
Whatever happened to Barbie’s feet? Podiatrists studied 2,750 dolls to find out
What do you get when a group of podiatrists (and shoe lovers) team up with a Barbie doll collector? A huge opportunity to explore how Barbie reflects changes in the types of shoes women wear.
What if flat feet were…normal? Debunking a myth about injuries
Asymptomatic flat feet generally do not require the intervention of health professionals. Based on current scientific knowledge, assessing whether a person has flat feet to determine their risk of injury is ineffective and counterproductive.