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How to Strengthen Your (Bare, Flat) Feet by Mark S. Healthy Living Professional About 20% of adults have flat feet. A small subset of the population suffers from hereditary flat foot, but most of it is developed. Very few of us are actually born with flat foot. In this post I’ll explore what you can do
Squat Help by Matt M. Patient Expert My progress on a deep, flat-footed squat is continuing.  I can now get into a deep squat and hold it for a minute or two.  My problem now is that my feet tend to point out to the side when I squat down.  If I keep my feet
Mini-Goal: Flat-Footed Barefoot Squat by Matt M. Patient Expert In reading Lee Saxby's new ebook on running, he is big on the barefoot squat as a key movement.  This is the natural squat/primal squat/whatever you like to call it where your hamstrings rest on your calves. In the past
Flat-Footed Squat II by Matt M. Patient Expert Thanks to Aaron for pointing out this video on hip mobility.  I used it, and this related video to work on my squat today.  I just held a barefoot squat for 15 seconds, while my previous best was only a second or two. I
Mini-Goal: Flat-Footed Squat Achieved by Matt M. Patient Expert I wrote the other week about working on a deep, barefoot flat-footed squat.  My goal was to be able to hold this position for one minute (I could only hold it a second or two to start).  Earlier today, I achieved the one-m
Squat Recap by Matt M. Patient Expert In April, I set a goal to achieve a deep, flat-footed barefoot squat.  I said I would report back in May, so this is my report.  My goal was to be to hold the squat for one minute. The first two weeks of April is where I
Do flat feet cause problems? by Dr. Gabe M. Medical Doctor In previous generations flat feet kept many men out of the army. Now we know that flat feet are usually an asset; they help you run faster and jump higher. Most people with flat feet have normal arches. Their arches appear
Bloody feet, flat tires and sunburn by Amanda Lindsey Patient Expert I don't do so well with idle time...and that's how the bloody feet come into play, but first, let's re-cap the last few days... Thursday evening cleared up quite nicely for my ride. It was humid and I was tired, but a
Flat Feet and Hypermobile: Okay for Barefoot Training? by Eric C. Healthy Living Professional Q: I read with great interest your recent review of Muscle Imbalances Revealed, and in particular, your comments on Mike Robertson’s presentation that touched on factors related to excessive pronation.  I have this excessiv
Insurers flat foot their way into the social media era by David W. Patient Expert A couple of related pieces caught my attention today: @HealthPlan: How insurers use social media and Insurers are scouring social media for evidence of fraud . Slowly but surely health plans and other insurers are stepping

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feet knee and back pain
Can flat feet and ankle joint equinus cause retro patella knee syndrome and if so, How? I have bi-latteral Pes Planus ankle joint equinus. This condition is causing severe pain in my knees. Is this possible?  esharpercrap

I am severely flat footed. What can be the problem
Flat feet! What is the problem? suzivoncrap

is foot pain, swelling and burning part of RLS?
i was told i have sever arthris in my gt toe, a bunion, and flat feet. i wear orthodics but stillcrap

Does fact that I can lower my BP a lot by changing my heads position indicate I dont have high BP?
    Sitting in a chair with my feet flat on the ground my automated Blood Pressure electronicrap

My daughter has cronic pain in her feet. One foot is worse than the other has she has had a injury?
We have seen her pediatrian, an orthopedic surgeon with no luck. She has flat feet with ankles thcrap

I have low arch but outside of my shoes that get the wear. Am I over-pronated or hyper-supinated?
I have flat feet (anatomically) - esp. right foot shows little arch on a wet foot test But fromcrap

Oral Lichen Planus
I read a few articles here on oral lichen planus.I began having odd oral symptoms about a year ago... 800, etc).My meds are: Reyataz, Viread, 3TC, Norvir (boost).It seems that oral lichen planus... developing. My doc seemed to think not. Brian Conway, M.D. Oral Lichen Planus This is not a typical or...crap

Oral Manifest
Is lichen planus a manifestation of hiv? I am not sure, but I think I may have it. I have not had any fever or anything just the lesions with white rings around them and my tongue is painful at times. Judith Feinberg, M.D. Oral Manifest Lichen planus is a common problem and is not particularly associatedcrap

Lichen Planus???
Diagnosed with Lichen Planus in mouth, what is that? Heard that has something to do with immune system????

**DONOTDELETE** Lichen Planus??? According to the American Academy of Dermatology... planus is a rather common disease that affects the skin, the mouth, or both. It affects about one...crap