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More than 50% of diabetic foot amputations can be avoided according to podiatric research. This is great news considering that till just recently, there were few alternatives to amputation. A leading podiatrist (physician who treats feet, ankle and leg problems) says that the most common cause that sends diabetics to a hospital is their feet and it is also the easiest to prevent. There’s lot...
“My feet are killing me, swollen, and painful,” almost half of American women say that many times over the course of a few years. The other half says the same thing at least sometime or other. Why do women’s feet hurt more? Pregnancy, long hours of standing, sprains, household chores, carrying the children… well, the reasons are endless and painfully familiar to female feet. On...
Yuna Kim returns and wins her first competition after suffering a probable metatarsal injury. Treatment for these injuries varies greatly depending on your diagnosis, xray findings and activity level.
So let us know – Is this something you would wear? Alberto Moretti is going for the gold with the creation of the first wearable pair of 24-karat gold shoes. For the ladies, there’s a pair of heels, and for the guys, loafers. Each is covered in velvet and drenched in 24-karat gold. But expect to fork over some serious coinage for these shoes as...
Like the rest of your body, your feet need exercise to stay in great shape. Try these moves, from New York City podiatric surgeon Jacqueline Sutera, morning and night. Toe grip (to strengthen the foot muscles to improve balance): Drop a sock on the floor and use your toes to grip and lift it off the floor. Hold for 10 seconds, then release. Repeat five...
Donning flip-flops to enjoy warm weather? Follow these dos and don’ts! Do shop for a flip-flop made of high-quality, soft leather. Leather minimizes the potential for blisters and other types of irritation. Do gently bend the flip-flop from end to end, ensuring it bends at the ball of the foot. Shoes of any kind should never fold in half. Do ensure that your foot doesn’t...
(HealthDay News) — Hot weather can give your feet a beating, but you can take a few steps to protect your sensitive soles from the heat and sun. The American Podiatric Medical Association lists these tips to keep feet healthy in hot weather: Try not to walk around barefoot to help reduce the risk of injury and infection. Slip on a pair of flip-flops when...
