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Nurses Need the Right Shoes to Avoid Foot Pain
Aug 8th
Before the next case I went over to the doctor’s lounge just next to the O.R. I grabbed a bite to eat and sat down. From over my shoulder I heard, “I don’t want to bother you, but would you mind if I asked you a question?” It was Amy, the scrub nurse I had been working with all morning. “Every morning when I get out of bed I have this heel pain…”
I listened to her story, about how her heels first hurt when she gets out of bed. About how they don’t usually bother her while she is standing More >
Are Your Shoes Giving You Bunions?
Aug 2nd
I saw a friend of mine at a coffee shop and he introduced me to his wife. He explained to her I was a podiatrist and foot surgeon. She launched into a trade of the nightmares of shoe shopping, and how there was horrible pain with every new pair, thinking that each would make her bunions gets worse. She asked, “Do shoes cause bunions?”
As a foot surgeon, this is one of the most frequent questions I get. The fact is shoes do not cause bunions; genetics cause bunions. If you have bunions you likely inherited them from your mother, father More >
Breaking in New Pointe Shoes
Jul 10th
Copyright (c) 2010 Tina Boucher
A couple of months ago, the girls in my ballet class got their first pair of pointe shoes. Sigh. It is a momentous occasion in the life of a ballet dancer or student and a moment that should not be taken lightly.
Dancers who have the correct technique and have built up the strength in their legs, ankles, and feet should be allowed to go on pointe. In my old ballet school, girls were put on pointe much too early, without the proper technique or strength and suffered because of it. I was one such person and More >
Foot Care and Specialized Orthopedic Shoes
Jul 10th
Feet come in all shapes and sizes and so do shoes. Finding the correct shoe size and shape is especially important to people with certain medical conditions because incorrect fitting shoes can worsen their conditions. Individuals recovering from bunion surgery or struggling with diabetes, for example, need special shoe requirements that accommodate their foot shape, body weight, and health conditions.
Proper foot care is essential for both people who have had and not had foot surgery in the past – taking steps to take care of your feet can be significantly beneficial later in life.
With the help of proper orthopedic shoes, More >
New Balance Orthopedic Shoes
Jun 23rd
New Balance has long been popular among runners and avid walkers for their comfortable athletic shoes. Their line of custom orthopedic shoes promises the same level of quality that their customers have come to expect.Each New Balance Orthopedic Shoe is constructed over a wooden structure known as a “last”. There are 13 different lasts that New Balance works from. Each one is uniquely engineered to address specific pressure points or problem areas for men, women and children. Some of the lasts are better for certain activities. For example, the Straight Last (SL) produces an orthopedic shoe designed for running and More >
Fashionable Orthopedic Shoes
Jun 19th
No matter where they are from, people want to look good. Sociologists have blamed this perpetual desire on advertising and skewed cultural values. Yet, certain groups of people seem to be expected to abandon this particular social concern. Those living with disabilities are among those numbers. Perhaps you could argue that these people have more important concerns than their appearance. However, personal appearance has a direct impact on self-esteem and this can be especially important for people with foot problems which often distorts the appearance of their feet. So, why are most orthopedic shoes so unattractive? Because until recently there More >
A Look at Various Highly Efficient and Trendy Orthopedic Shoes
Jun 18th
By making orthopedic shoes more fashionable without compromising their quality and efficiency, the world of orthotics was able to establish one of its greatest achievements. Today, many people are now enjoying the benefits of wearing highly efficient and trendy orthopedic shoes. Gone are the days when people still need to wear odd-looking apparatuses, just to cure and give them some sort of relief from their different orthopedic problems. With the help of these state-of-the-art shoes, they can now relieve themselves from the stress and strains of various foot problems, while functioning normally and looking good all at the same time.
CrocsRx Top-notch footwear More >
Using Minor Orthopedic Shoes
Jun 17th
There are many people who come home from work and find their feet aching terribly. This is fairly common especially if they work on their feet. Many people experience foot problems. There are actually many reasons for this. Experts, however, often blame the problems to wrong choices of shoes or wrong shoe sizes.
The Need for Orthopedic Footwear
Many people choose fashion over comfort. Women would often choose to wear high heeled shoes which are not really advisable for proper foot care. The foot is squeezed tightly and the arch of the foot is brought up unreasonably high. Men also have their More >
Popular Dansko Shoes for Women
Jun 14th
Women who have bought Dansko shoes before come to think of them as “sturdy” and “solid” and with good reason. If you look closely at a pair of Dansko shoes, you can see why the solid and sturdy qualities are much deserved.
It is interesting to note that Dansko shoes carry the Acceptance Seal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. This Acceptance Seal means that this particular brand is recognized for comfort and that each pair is designed to cater to the well-being of the wearer. The reliability of Dansko shoes along with their great selection of attractive stlyes are a More >
If You Have Foot Problems You Should Consider Orthopedic Shoes
Mar 19th
Orthopedic shoes are not just for older people any more. Many people have problems with their feet hurting. Wearing the wrong type or size of shoe can cause a lot of discomfort in your feet, ankles and legs. Orthopedic shoes may relieve some of those sore feet.
Women tend to have many different types of shoes and some may even be different sizes. Women also wear a lot of high heeled shoes, which are not good for your body at all. The high heeled shoe often squeezes the toes tight together and brings the arch of your foot up too More >
