Foot Care for Runners – How to Keep Your Feet Pain-Free in the Long Run!
Did you know that the feet account for up to 39% of injuries for runners, and they’re among the top three most injured body parts for those who participate in the sport? Part of the reason for this is all the repetitive motion of pounding the pavement, which puts intense pressure on these extremities. Your feet are […]
Right Types of Shoes for Pain-Free Feet
Your shoes may be causing you pain. Learn what shoes are best for you and if custom orthotics are necessary for pain free feet.
Women’s Feet
Active Women’s Feet As women move into the US work force in greater numbers, a lot of them are finding that their professional and white-collar employment brings job satisfaction, but that it’s tempered by other realities. One is that the new responsibilities probably haven’t replaced those of the woman’s once-traditional role as homemaker and mother. […]
On The Job Foot Health
Protect Your Feet Your ability to use your feet safely, with ease and comfort, is vital if you are to remain a valuable and productive worker. When your job requires you to stand on your feet for long periods, work in potentially hazardous areas or with potentially hazardous materials, you have some risk of foot […]
Footwear
Proper footwear can reduce foot problems From ancient Egyptian times down through the centuries, footwear has been designed to meet mankind’s real and perceived needs — protection, support, comfort, sturdiness, and stylishness. Feet endure tremendous pressures of daily living. An average day of walking brings a force equal to several hundred tons on them. They […]
Changes in Shoe Size at Department Stores maybe due to a Lack of Standardization
Anyone who has gone shoe shopping is familiar with how difficult finding the right size can be. While at one store you’re a size 7, at another you may be a size 8. Online shoe shopping takes away the ability to try on shoes and makes purchasing a fitting pair even more difficult. The lack […]
Study Finds No Running Shoe Completely Prevents Injury
A study conducted at the University of Newcastle in Australia found no proof that running shoes prevent injury and that basing a running shoe purchase on prescription rather than comfort is more likely to lead to injury than not. The findings also prove that a more expensive shoe will not prevent injury any more than a […]
University of North Carolina Study Finds High Heels Drastically Weaken Ankles
According to a study conducted at the University of North Carolina, although high heels can strengthen your ankles in the short run, they can cause serious long-term damage. Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, Tricia Turner studied the effects of high heels on women using different seniority levels of flight attendants wearing high […]
Kim Kardashian Making Smarter Shoe Choices during Second Pregnancy
During Kim Kardashian’s first pregnancy, she was known for wearing high heels despite suffering from extreme edema, or swollen feet. However, it seems the TV star has learned her lesson and will opt for more comfortable shoes during her current pregnancy. The reality star recently posted to photo-sharing app Instagram featuring her husband’s new sneaker line stating, […]
Research Finds That High Heels Can Have Damaging Effects to Biomechanics of the Feet
According to research published in the Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, high heels can have damaging effects on the biomechanics of the feet. Wearing high heels regularly changes the natural position of the foot and ankle and can cause damage all the way up to the spine. Additionally, wearing high heels too frequently causes muscular weakness […]
