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. (more…)
Archive for the ‘Foot Conditions’ Category
Frostbitten feet
Monday, January 18th, 2010
Kick off the school year on the right foot
Wednesday, 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 (more…)
Boot Camp Blunders and Your Feet
Friday, 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, (more…)
Superfeet, your foot’s best friend
Monday, 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. (more…)