The Importance of Proper Foot Bone Alignment

August 19th, 2010 | Author: Barefoot Moe

Podiatrist Doctor Ray McClanahan demonstrates in the video below how most shoes may induce our feet to over-pronate. It’s yet another argument that having properly-aligned toes is key to proper foot alignment and health.

Greg:

October 23, 2010 at 5:05 am

Thanks for sharing this video. Is that toe spacer thing a product you can buy?
Barefoot Moe:

October 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm

Hi Greg,

The gel toe spreader is a product called “Correct Toes” by Transcend Bodywork. You can see more information on their website here:

http://bit.ly/RuqMc

Other similar products I found on Amazon.com are the following:

http://amzn.to/dbEwUc

http://amzn.to/9QBpja

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