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* MX  It’s All about the Feet  Our feet have many nerve endings
that collect data on pressure, temperature, and terrain if we
are walking barefoot. Wearing shoes limits these inputs and the
balance and mobility is less natural and can increase the risk
of falls, ankle sprains, and other injuries. Lately, there has
been a lot of movement toward minimalist footwear (such
as Vibram’s FiveFingres shoes) and a lot of books on barefoot
running. Obviously, that is not something a tennis player would
want to do, especially when playing on hard courts. A few
players state that playing in minimalist footwear on clay or
grass is an amazing and healthy experience, but for the rest of
us, we need to take care of our feet in a different way.
Extrinsic and Intrinsic Feet Muscles  Any imbalances in
musculature in your feet will limit full range of motion and
alter your running and walking gait, which in long term can
cause problems and overuse injuries. There