One of the more common wintertime ailments is frostbitten toes. It’s important to wear warm, insulated shoes and appropriate socks everyday as well as when participating in winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and ice skating. Make sure to have waterproof boots and wear a wool sock such as Smartwool to wick away moisture and provide warmth. Read the rest of this entry »
Frostbitten feet
January 18th, 2010
Kick off the school year on the right foot
August 19th, 2009Words of caution to college students about new foot problems that may arise when you start or return to school….
Protect yourself from foot fungus, plantar warts and foreign bodies in your feet with shower shoes
Stress fractures and muscle and tendon strains in the feet are common problems when wearing flip-flops ….. to Read the rest of this entry »
Pedi Tips from the Expert
August 10th, 2009When getting a pedicure, you should be looking for more than what nail colors are in style, how long is the foot rub going to last, and do they serve champagne with that….. Things that you should be looking for are:
1) Have the instruments been sterilized since they were last used?….. Read the rest of this entry »
Boot Camp Blunders and Your Feet
August 7th, 2009Boot camps have become very popular as a way to jump start a fitness program, but it’s important to keep a few things in mind prior to starting such an aggressive workout regimen. Many foot and ankle problems can arise as a result of the high impact weight bearing component. Some of the more common are achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, heel pain, Read the rest of this entry »
Superfeet, your foot’s best friend
July 27th, 2009It’s not only foot disorders that may be a sign that your feet need help. Pain in your knees, hips or back my be caused by poor foot alignment and is often easily corrected using an arch support or orthotic. Read the rest of this entry »
Flip-flops and your feet…
July 24th, 2009Flip-flops are everyone’s favorite summer shoe, they allow your feet to breath and give the feel of complete freedom, but with this seemingly comfortable style come a unique set of problems…. Read the rest of this entry »