Finding the Right Foot Support is Essential for Most Individuals
Only about 20% of the population has foot arches that would be considered “normal,” and since the other 80% suffer from either low or high arches, finding shoes with the right amount of support is essential. One culprit of this continuing trend is flip-flops. Podiatrists understand the limitations of the real world but stress that […]
Lego Slippers for Protecting Your Feet
Any parent who has raised a child who has loved Legos must have experienced the surprise pain of stepping on a single Lego brick at some point while raising his or her child. Ad agency Brand Station has combined efforts with Lego to combat this problem by creating Lego slippers to protect the feet from such pain. […]
Barefoot Walking Encourages Health Benefits
Walking barefoot, whether you’re outside or inside, can help benefit your overall foot health. According to Patrick McKeon, professor at Ithaca College’s School of Health Sciences and Human Performance, muscles that normally wouldn’t be exercised are used, helping to encourage increased stability and balance. Going barefoot helps improve balance, posture, and even prevent common foot injuries. […]
New Shoe Brand Promotes Biomechanics
SyNC Ny is a potential new shoe brand that promotes biomechanics and may possibly indicate a breakthrough for athletes as well as women who often wear high-heels. The biomechanics of the shoe, designed by family members Sharone Piontkowski and Shlomo Piontkowski, sport a “dynamic wedge system” which potentially helps reduce pain. The system is patented by Sharone, […]
“High Heel-Friendly” Sidewalk Grate Announced in NY
MTA has announced the creation of a “high heel-friendly” sidewalk grate in Manhattan. These new grates will make it “easier to navigate for those wearing high-heeled shoes” since the grates “are made with slip-resistant surfaces and the openings between the cross-bars are only ½ inch wide.” Walking across sidewalk grates is potentially damaging for those […]
Insoles Offer Further Protection for Runners
Insoles are great for supporting the feet during any kind of physical activity. Insoles are inserts that have a sock liner that helps enhance comfort when wearing footwear. Insoles can also be molded to accompany the shape of the feet and secure them while running. The comfort insoles offer can help prevent injuries by improving pressure […]
Knowing What Shoes Your Feet Need
Finding the right shoes for yourself can vary, depending on your feet’s biomechanics and any foot conditions you may have, as well as your daily routines. If you exercise often, it’s important to find athletic shoes that offer proper support. Those who play sports such as basketball and football should look for higher shoes with ankle support. […]
Orthotic Products are a Popular Way to Treat your Feet
Foot orthotics are commonly used by podiatrists to correct any foot problems or abnormalities of the feet. Orthotic inserts and insoles are prescribed by podiatrists, pedorthists, orthopedists, and other health professionals who work on feet, “to stabilize and correct biomechanical misalignment of the feet and lower limbs.” Orthotics offer support and comfort for your feet in […]
The Importance of Proper Foot Support
Feet are the foundation of the body, and just like the foundation of any structure, they must be stable and balanced in order to support the all of the body’s weight. If they are not, they could cause many problems. Bad foot support can cause pain or discomfort in the lower back, hips, knees, neck, […]
