Foot-Sense and Orientation

Recall the importance of our foot-sense. Within the foot are important nerve endings that sense foot contact with the ground. This information is sent to the brain and spinal cord so we can respond appropriately to activities of the feet, and help regulate all movement and body position. In effect, we orient ourselves—our whole body—as a result of foot-sense.

The primary reason for many common foot injuries is the lack of feedback from the foot despite the same level of shock absorption. This can be the result of increased thickness of the sole, or the types of synthetic materials used in many shoes. In other words, the soles of our feet are not able to properly sense the ground. The relationship between reduced foot-sense and its contribution to injury has been understood in scientific circles for almost forty years.

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