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Osteoarthritis of the knee, or osteoarthritis, is a common health problem in the United States, especially among the elderly. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, this health problem is one of the leading causes of disability in the elderly. According to the society, the risk of disability associated with knee osteoarthritis is comparable to disability from cardiovascular disease. The disease is caused by toe deformities that cause the knee to collapse outward and loss of articular cartilage within the knee joint, resulting in reduced cushioning between the femur and tibia.

Dr. Phil Hoffman published a study in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in 1905, more than 100 years ago, entitled "Conclusions Drawn from a Comparative Study of Barefoot and Shoe-Wearing Feet," which has been largely ignored for more than a century.

Explanation by Toe Doctor YOSHIRO YUASA YUASA YUASA is a physical therapist, doctor of toe, director of the Toe Research Institute, chairman of the Japanese Society of Functional Toe Therapy, and developer of Halmek shoes. Former director, vice president, and medical director of General Hospital. His specialties are exercise physiology and anatomy. He is also a foot and shoe specialist, and a postural occlusion heal...

Explanation by Toe Doctor YOSHIRO YUASA YUASA YUASA is a physical therapist, doctor of toe, director of the Toe Research Institute, chairman of the Japanese Society of Functional Toe Therapy, and developer of Halmek shoes. Former director, vice president, and medical director of General Hospital. His specialties are exercise physiology and anatomy. He is also a foot and shoe specialist, and a postural occlusion heal...

Explanation by Toe Doctor YOSHIRO YUASA YUASA YUASA is a physical therapist, doctor of toe, director of the Toe Research Institute, chairman of the Japanese Society of Functional Toe Therapy, and developer of Halmek shoes. Former director, vice president, and medical director of General Hospital. His specialties are exercise physiology and anatomy. He is also a foot and shoe specialist, and a postural occlusion heal...

Explanation by Toe Doctor YOSHIRO YUASA YUASA YUASA is a physical therapist, doctor of toe, director of the Toe Research Institute, chairman of the Japanese Society of Functional Toe Therapy, and developer of Halmek shoes. Former director, vice president, and medical director of General Hospital. His specialties are exercise physiology and anatomy. He is also a foot and shoe specialist, and a postural occlusion heal...

Explanation by Toe Doctor YOSHIRO YUASA YUASA YUASA is a physical therapist, doctor of toe, director of the Toe Research Institute, chairman of the Japanese Society of Functional Toe Therapy, and developer of Halmek shoes. Former director, vice president, and medical director of General Hospital. His specialties are exercise physiology and anatomy. He is also a foot and shoe specialist, and a postural occlusion heal...

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Question: I am concerned about the progression of my big toe. What can I do to prevent my big toe from getting worse? -Submitted by Kaneko-san, Yamaguchi, Japan Explanation by Toe Doctor YOSHIRO YUASA YUASA, Physical Therapist, Toe Doctor, Director of Toe Research Institute, President of the Japanese Society of Toe Muscle Function Therapy, Halmek Shoes Development...

Question: I really want to avoid surgery on my big toe. Are there any exercises that can help instead? -Submitted by Wada-san in Fukuoka City, Japan Commentary by Toe Doctor YOSHIRO YUASA YUASA YUASA, Physical Therapist, Toe Doctor, Director of the Toe Research Institute, President of the Japanese Society of Functional Toe Therapy, Halmek...