August 30th, 2011
A day on the golf course can really drive your feet into the ground. The irregular terrain and hours of walking put a lot of stress on your soles. Yet, according to the article “Foot Pain in Golfers – Conditions, Causes and Treatment”, there are several strategies to eliminate foot pain from your golf game. Read more...
Tags: foot injuries, foot problems, golf, golf injuries, golfing, heel pain, heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, sports injuries, tendonitis
Posted in Achilles Tendonitis, Ankle Sprain, Callus, Conditions, Fall, Fungal Toenails (Onychomycosis), Hammertoe, Plantar Fasciitis, Safety, Seasonal, Spring, Summer
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August 25th, 2011
Since birth, we have grown to resemble our parents, from personalities to looks. Our health is no different, as we commonly run the same risks as our folks. According to Charlene Laino’s article, “Bunions, High-Arched Feet Often Inherited”, our parent’s feet provide a realistic reading into our sole’s future. The article’s statistics highlight how bunions Read more...
Tags: arch pain, bunion, bunions, foot problems, genes, heredity, high arched feet, high arches, inherited problems, plantar fasciitis, toe pain
Posted in Bunions, Conditions, Plantar Fasciitis
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August 18th, 2011
When prompted with the word exercise, most of us rattle off cardio, lifting weights, yoga, or crunches, which shape the muscles we consider most useful. However, we commonly overstep a tiny, yet vital part of our body- our toes. According to Affiliated Foot & Ankle Center’s article, “Exercise Those Toes”, the abuse from spending hours Read more...
Tags: bunions, cardio, exercise, exercising, foot rollers, hammertoe, lifting weights, plantar fasciitis, strengthening exercises, stretching, toe exercise, toe exercises, work out, working out, yoga
Posted in Bunions, Hammertoe, Plantar Fasciitis, Safety
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August 11th, 2011
For the nine months leading up to delivery, pregnant women are hesitant to store their little black dress, favorite pair of jeans, or treasured heel collection. However, while your clothes may only stretch or snag, your stilettos could cause serious foot problems. According to the article, “Pregnant Women Put Fashion Before Foot Health”, ladies must Read more...
Tags: arch pain, flip flops, heel pain, heels, high heels, pregnancy, pregnant, pregnant in heels, pregnant shoes, shoes
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August 2nd, 2011
During these summer months, we like to treat our feet to a breath of fresh air and commonly walk around barefoot to enjoy the seasonal warmth. However, did you know that one of the biggest risks to your feet covers each surface that your toes touch? From pool decks to gym mats, potentially deadly bacteria Read more...
Tags: athlete's foot, bacteria, fungal nails, fungal toenails, infections, MRSA, shoe sanitizer, sterishoe, ultraviolet shoe sanitizer
Posted in Featured Products, Fungal Toenails (Onychomycosis), Safety, SteriShoe
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