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The pressure on the feet when running can be as much as four times the runner’s body weight. ›

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← During the first year of a child’s life, their feet grow rapidly, reaching almost half their adult size. By 12, a child’s foot is about 90% of its adult length. 25% of all the bones in the human body are down in your feet. When these bones are out of alignment, so is the rest of your body. →

Fun Feet Facts

  • During an average day of walking, the forces on your feet can total hundreds of tons, equivalent to an average of a fully loaded cement truck.
  • The human foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles and tendons.
  • The ancient Romans were the first to construct distinct left and right shoes. Before that, shoes could be worn on either foot.

Mt Waverley Foot Clinic are proudly endorsed or recognised with these industry bodies

Australian Podiatry Association Sports Medicine Australia Australian Podiatry Council

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410 Hungtingdale Rd
Mt Waverley (Melbourne) VIC 3149

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