Towel Pulls

Описание: For the majority of the world's adult population their feet are the primary means of transportation. Unfortunately, however, it is estimated that 75% of U.S. residents will experience foot health problems some time in their life. The feet represent the foundation of the human body, a foundation made up of many crucial components; the foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. In fact, one quarter of all bones in the human body are in the feet.

As the foundation of house must be strong and structurally sound, so too must the feet; and just as the entire structure of a house is compromised if the foundation crumbles or is unstable, so it is with the human body. The foot is the first point of contact and the arch of the foot is the body's shock absorber; it acts as a spring. When this shock absorber or spring has fallen, the entire kinetic chain is disturbed. The force of the impact must be absorbed by other parts of the body, such as the hips, knees, and back.

There are many footwear choices for today's consumer. However, much of today's footwear acts as a cast, restricting movement and causing many muscles in the feet to become weak and inflexible. In some cases -- such as pointy boots or women's high heels -- the lower legs and feet are placed in very unnatural and constricting positions. The latest minimalist movement in athletic footwear has addressed this issue, providing an alternative. However, such footwear can present a challenge for people who have spent their lives in the more traditional/standard options -- most likely, their feet and lower legs will be ill prepared for the new movements they will encounter.

It is important to remember that the foot and ankle are designed to have full range of motion (flexibility) and structural integrity (strength). Specifically, the ankle is designed to invert and evert, the plantar is designed for plantar and dorsal flexion and the top arch is designed to supinate and pronate. Each toe should also have appropriate range of motion and strength.