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  1. Dr. Mark

    One inch fully healed scar on sole of foot

    Scar tissue most often is tougher than your native skin :) so other than the usual adaptation and staying on smooth surface you should be good. smooth surfaces are like pumice and it might even smooth out the scar and create more beautiful feet :) Mark
  2. Dr. Mark

    Burn on the feet

    Caroline the story and pics sound like superficial frostbite https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/frostbite/multimedia/img-20114490 good news is you are feeling it and the toes do not look necrotic. let time heal it and if blisters peel sometimes wound or burn cream can prevent...
  3. Dr. Mark

    You Have a Foot Size, Not Shoe Size

    You Have a Foot Size, Not Shoe Size...
  4. Dr. Mark

    Healthy Running is Fun and Sustainable Running — Love Affair with 3 Marathons

    Healthy Running is Fun and Sustainable Running — Love Affair with 3 Marathons...
  5. Dr. Mark

    Returning to Running After Metatarsal Stress Reaction

    Lucas a complicated question on email. answer "it depends". the bone needs to heal and then gradual loading to strengthen back to baseline. walking safest until absolutely no pain/swelling. issues w bone density and nutrition play in also. foot structure matters too . often if takes a few...
  6. Dr. Mark

    heel rub injury/ form inquiry.

    thanks for the share. definitely friction issue as all blisters/skin irritation issues are. injinji socks are great as your skin adapts to new conditions. using a friction balm can also help. run soft and quiet :) that is best way to reduce friction. nothing to be alarmed w here....just...
  7. Dr. Mark

    Poor Toe Circulation

    Isaac it is tough over email to tell if this is just vasospasm which is a harmless condition versus actual poor circulation in your foot. we see circulation problems in people with diabetes and other vascular diseases. But it sounds like circulation is fine at baseline and when warm. vasospasm...
  8. Dr. Mark

    First debilitating injury - one calf strain

    Tim hard to assess the issue over the web. calf mobility is a big issue. can you get into a squat? ae you symmetric? foot strength? you really need someone to assess you either a good sports doc or PT
  9. Dr. Mark

    Labral tear, FAI, dysplasia and hip arthritis

    pamela this is really tough ? over the net. so many issues w the hip from bone to labrum to soft tissue. you need imaging studies and a good sports doc to help you sort it out. if you are near me maybe i can help. my office is in west virginia.
  10. Dr. Mark

    Extensor Tendinitis

    jerry i think you need an accurate diagnosis. pain could be from bone or tendon. this would take someone skilled to help you sort it out. where do you live? Mark
  11. Dr. Mark

    A bruised heel is ruining my running ...

    jonathan thx for note. tough over computer to see what is going on. many issues w PF. the Barefoot Science insole really helpful in helping foot muscles. some cushion can help too w pain Dr Mark
  12. Dr. Mark

    Heel pain when bending over

    Colleen really hard to say over email wo seeing your foot. sounds like a variant of plantar fascia as the tissue sounds the heel. working on calf mobility can help as well as the soft tissue massage. if you are near WV drop in our store in Ranson. Two Rivers Treads Mark
  13. Dr. Mark

    Arthritis on Big Toe. Please help!!!

    Lorena this problem is not a show stopper for minimal or barefoot. let the pain be the guide. my toes still have significant artritis but is has stabilized. land soft and run with nice light and quick cadence. start barefoot on the softer surfaces. grass wonderful. i have been enjoying...
  14. Dr. Mark

    Beginning of osteoarthritis in ankle and short achilles

    actually i see it in subject. yes progressive barefoot activity and strengthening all the muscles will protect your joints! listen to your body and do not put pain in your body
  15. Dr. Mark

    Hallux Limitus

    Jelani see below and have no fear that the barefoot activity you are doing will progress your problem likely the opposite is true as the short barefoot runs keep the muscle, bone, and tendons fully functioning and at the end of the day this protects your feet. The is a sports chiro and...
  16. Dr. Mark

    Adapting to minimalist shoes

    Sorry for the delay and difficult to fully answer these over e-mail. adapting to any new environment requiring different muscles takes time. make sure shoes fit well. like any training effect you add a little bit of stress and recover that is how we get stronger so adapting to minimal...
  17. Dr. Mark

    UK health website advises against walking barefoot, even indoors.

    Apologize for the delay here. This is 1 of the silliest pieces of Dr. advice I have ever seen. By walking barefoot it stimulates the muscles and the nerves as well as the fat pads to maintain their integrity . More importantly barefoot enhances balance and falls are a major cause of...
  18. Dr. Mark

    Adapting to minimalist shoes

    this is a really good insight into how to adapt. you must just listen to have your feet and having a little bit of soreness is normal just as if you went to the gym the 1st day . but if you are experiencing pain and back off more. Any modification can cause a little bit of discomfort even if it...
  19. Dr. Mark

    UK health website advises against walking barefoot, even indoors.

    Sorry for the delayed reply . I would not agree with this article as an absolute for a healthy population. the proper load applied to any part of the body results in proper remodeling and then includes the foot fat pads. So if you have maintain these in early years then there should be no...