Post by: Julia in Foot Health Footwear
Orthopaedic Shoes What are Orthopaedic Shoes? Orthopaedic shoes contain features to aid with fit and function. These features may include a removeable insole, strong heel counter, stable midsole/base, a lace or Velcro closure, multiple width options and other specialty features.…
Post by: Julia in Conditions Foot Health
Diabetes and the Feet Diabetic complications can lead to problems in the feet. These problems can become serious if not taken care of. Those with diabetes should be monitoring their feet to prevent these problems from worsening. What is Diabetes?…
Post by: Julia in Conditions Knee pain
Knee Osteoarthritis What is it? Knee osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage in the knee wears down causing friction at the knee joint. This cartilage may wear down until the bones are rubbing together without the protection of the cartilage. Knee…
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Compression Socks - Happy and Healthy Legs! How do you know if compression socks are right for you? Do you sit or stand for long periods of time? Do your ankles or legs swell up at the end of the…
Post by: Julia in Foot Health Foot Pain
Kids and their Feet As kids and their feet develop, it is important to keep their feet healthy to prevent pain and other issues in the future. What may seem like growing pains might be an issue with the feet.…
Post by: Julia in Conditions Foot Pain Leg Pain
Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome) What is it? Shin splints, or Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) is characterized by pain in on the inside of the lower leg, specifically in the lower two thirds (see figure 1). Overuse and…
Shoes – Getting the Right Fit During the day, we are on our feet walking around at work, standing in the kitchen, and running from place to place trying to get through the day. If there is pain in your…
Post by: Julia in Conditions Foot Pain
Pes Planus (Flat Feet) What is it? Pes planus or flat feet is when the arch on the inside of the foot is lower than what would be considered normal. This may be worse on one foot compared to the…
THANK YOU! We had our grand opening last month on May 11th as a charity BBQ. Thank you to everyone that attended! We were fortunate with the weather as it turned out to be one of the only nice days…
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Calluses and Corns What are Calluses and Corns? Calluses and corns are thickened areas of the skin. This thickened skin is a response to an area of higher pressure or shear. To protect the skin, the body responds by thickening…