Recommendations For Starting A Walking Program
Walking is the best exercise for your feet. If you have not exercised in a long time, consult your podiatrist before starting a new exercise program. Before beginning an exercise regimen, proper stretching is essential. Stretching exercises should take 5 -10 minutes. Begin
Let’s Talk About Feet -The Foot Facts
Our feet are made up of 26 bones (which is a quarter of the bones in our body) and over 100 muscles, tendons and ligments. They are one part of our body we take for granted. As far as we
Recommendations For Footwear
Considerations Because we are all susceptible to foot and ankle injuries we should never forced our feet to conform to the shape of a pair of shoes. You can reduce the risk of injury by wearing properly fitting shoes that conform
Custom Made Orthotics
[box]The following is an overview of Custom Made Orthotics (CMO) from the Podiatry Channel.[/box] Orthotics are orthopedic devices that are used to alter or modify foot function and are designed to treat, adjust, and support various biomechanical foot disorders. Some orthotics
Orthotics Police Study
BETHESDA, Md. - A poll conducted by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) recently, found that 55% of Americans missed a day of work because of foot problems. Now, there's some promising news. According to a study published in the
These Feet Are Made For Comfort
Studies show that on average we walk approximately 2,000 to 6,000 (between 1 and 3 miles) steps a day. This is what our feet look like. (PICTURE OF FOOT) This is what we like to put our feet in to
Children’s Feet – Are You Being Fair?
Those pitter patter feet become adult feet and it is very important to make sure you give them a good start. From the time your child is born they are given the framework for adult feet. When we look at their
Diabetes
That Horrid Amputation The diabetic foot continues to be a challenge and some believe a burden in our society. Over the years it has been well known that one of the fears of the average diabetic is amputation. Why is this a
Bunions or Hallux Abductovalgus
This is a deformity at the big toe joint and causes a wider foot, deformity of the other toes, or pain in the big toe region. There is an inherited trait but there is also an acquired one
Heel and Arch Pain
This usually occurs in persons of all ages. A lot depends on the activities or lack thereof, footwear and type of foot. Not every heel pain is a heel spur. And steroid injections are not always the answer to this