The connection between feet and posture does not receive major emphasis in medical education. Generally, the impact of the foot foundation continues to be overlooked.

Shin Splints is a term often used to describe exercise-induced stress reactions upon the lower leg structures. These structures include bone, muscle, tendon and connective tissue. They are generally associated with overuse, a common problem among runners.

The plantar fascia is the thick connective tissue which supports the arch of the foot. It runs from the tuberosity of the calcaneus forward to the heads of the metatarsal bones. It is the source of the painful condition of plantar fasciatiis.

Patello-Femoral Syndrome refers to pain behind or around the knee cap (patella). The condition is characterized by the kneecap rubbing against the thighbone (femur) when moving.