Achilles Tendonitis is a debilitating foot disorder that brings on swelling of the Achilles tendon – the tendon running vertically on the back of the heel. Athletes are highly susceptible to contracting chronic Achilles Tendonitis. And if ignored, a mild Achilles Tendonitis injury can develop into Acute Achilles Tendonitis which can be debilitating. It is recommended by Podiatrist and other foot care specialist that Achilles Tendonitis should be treated as early as possible to prevent worsening. (more…)
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Achilles Tendonitis
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010Orthotic Arch Supports Are Important To Your Feet
Saturday, June 13th, 2009Many people suffer from foot pain at some point in their life. In fact, a recent American Podiatric Medical Association poll discovered that half of all working Americans have missed at least one day of work due to a foot problem. When you consider how important our feet are and the complex nature of the them, it is really no surprise.
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What Are The Benefits of Good Insoles?
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009Using high quality Insoles offer many benefits for many different types of people and foot types. People use insoles for a few primary reasons – comfort, relief from pain, prevention of foot problems and to help achieve greater performance during athletic activities. While runners/joggers benefit due to greater performance achieved with the wearing of quality insoles, everyday people likewise benefit as prevention and relief from foot pain enables them to enjoy life and perform daily activities better.
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Imbalanced, Misaligned Feet Can Cause Your Knee Pain
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009Many people suffer with knee pain, particularly those who are athletic or very active. One of the most overlooked sources of knee pain is foot imbalance and misaligned feet due to over-pronation or over-supination.
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The Foot is a Precision Piece of Machinery
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009The foot is a precision piece of machinery which is fundamental for our movement and daily activities. On average,
The foot contains 26 bones including 2 sesemoids under the big toe. A network of muscles, tendons, and ligaments support bones and joints in the foot. Muscles give the foot its shape by holding the bones in position. Tendons connect muscles to bones and ligaments connect bone to bone.
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Shin Splints
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009Shin splints refer to leg pain between the knee and ankle that is caused by damage or inflammation of those tendons and muscles. It’s important to visit your doctor to rule out fractures if the stress is severe. (more…)
Flat Feet
Saturday, April 18th, 2009“Flatfoot” (also known as pes planus) is a condition where the foot lacks an arch on the inside. It is a very common condition as almost all children start out with little or no arch. Most kids eventually develop a normal arch; however, often people grow to maturity without the development of a normal arch. (more…)
Arch Support Insoles Help More Than The Feet
Saturday, April 11th, 2009When people think of arch supports, most think they are designed only to help the feet. However, the reality is that many other problems are the result of foot imbalances caused by arch failure due to over-pronation or over-supination.
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Bunion Surgery Should Be Your Last Option
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009Many people suffer from bunions, and some to the point that surgery is deemed necessary to fix the problem. But the truth is that surgery on bunions should be a last option. Better options exist that are simple and cost effective.
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How to Know Which Insole is Right For You?
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009Research has shown which types of insoles are good for the different types of foot arches. While many people will experiment to see which product works best, there are a few general rules when it comes to matching insoles with arch types.
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