Habitually barefoot children risk foot deformities wearing ill-fitting school shoes: study
Issues can include foot arthritis, clawed and retracted toes, and lead to knee osteoarthritis and lower back pain
11 July 2022 - 20:01
School shoes sold in SA are not all suitable for habitually barefoot children because they are too short, narrow or long for their broad feet, say researchers at Stellenbosch University...
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