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Shoes that are creating their own path in our world: Part 1
posted: Jan. 23, 2019.
Tom’s are extremely colorful with many different patterns, but this is just a bonus. The best thing about these shoes is that you get two for the price of one! Read more -
UGG Boots Can Mean Ugly Things for Your Feet
posted: Jan. 23, 2019.
I was wearing my Ugg boots a few weeks ago at my husband’s parent’s house and his Grandpa asked me, “what are those called” referring to my boots and I Read more -
What You Wear Can Hurt You
posted: Jan. 23, 2019.
When it comes to feet, we are often our own worst enemies. From high heels to pointy toes, our shoes often pinch, pressure, and bind. Bunions, corns, and calluses are just a Read more -
Women’s Traveling Feet Feel the Pain
posted: Jan. 23, 2019.
Researchers recently found a strong link between packing uncomfortable shoes and suffering foot pain while traveling. Young women are the most common victims of foot pain on the road. Not Read more -
Your Legs are Different Lengths?
posted: Jan. 23, 2019.
You are at the tailor having your pants altered when the tailor informs you of the discrepancy in your leg length or, if you go to a bad tailor, they Read more -
Anatomy of A Shoe
posted: Jan. 23, 2019.
There’s a lot more to a shoe than some people think. Here’s an outline of the parts that make up a typical shoe: Outsole: The bottom of the shoe, usually made of carbon Read more -
If The Shoe Doesn’t Fit…Make the Foot Fit the Shoe??
posted: Jan. 23, 2019.
As the fashion trends for shoes continuously change, these changes are very persuasive in convincing women they need to change their appearance in order to wear them. As this is Read more -
How to Make Orthotics Look Good
posted: Jan. 23, 2019.
I’ve been in quite a pickle lately. I’ve had a rather uncomfortable knee injury happen which I only aggravated during my half marathon and then again during our last 5k Read more -
Shoe Selection
posted: Jan. 23, 2019.
Choosing the “right” shoe for walking, or any activity for that matter, can prevent needless foot related injuries and discomfort. If the average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day, Read more -
Pointy Shoe Problems
posted: Jan. 23, 2019.
High-heeled shoes have long been know to contribute to foot disorders like bunions ,corns , calluses , and hammertoes . But now that high heels are getting pointier than ever— about 20% pointier— Read more -
Obese Children are More Prone to Leg, Ankle and Foot Injury
posted: Jan. 23, 2019.
A new pediatric study reveals that obese children are more prone to leg, ankle, and foot injury than other children their age. Dr. Wendy J. Pomerantz of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in Ohio and Read more -
Sports Injuries & Children
posted: Jan. 23, 2019.
If your children are playing sports this fall, pay attention to six tips that could protect them from serious ankle injuries. Every fall season, foot and ankle surgeons see an increase Read more -
First Aid for Your Child’s Ankle Sprain
posted: Jan. 23, 2019.
Before you know it, the spring season for the Roanoke Valley Youth Soccer Association will be in full swing and excited kids will be running around, kicking the ball, and Read more -
People Running Backwards
posted: Jan. 23, 2019.
Apparently a new technique to avoid injury and to help recover from common injuries is to run in reverse. You might have tried this (by walking) on the treadmill a Read more -
Metatarsal Fractures
posted: Jan. 23, 2019.
In the US, there are approximately 206,000 metatarsal (toe) fractures every year! 5th metatarsal fractures represent 68% if all metatarsal fractures. For the Jones Fracture, a common type of 5th metatarsal Read more -
Fact or Fiction: There Is Nothing You Can Do For a Broken Toe?
posted: Jan. 23, 2019.
Your alarm clock, conveniently located on the other side of your room, starts buzzing bright and early. No need to turn on the light…you know the way, BAM! You walk, Read more