Summer is in full swing, and that means it’s time for flip flops and bare feet. The grass can feel great between your toes, but going barefoot or with minimal padding leaves you feet susceptible to puncture wounds from nails or other sharp objects. Today, we take a look at puncture wounds in your feet, […]
The Real Deal With High Heels
High heels have gotten a bad rap over the years. We’ve discussed the footwear on the blog before, but are heels really as bad as some say? High heels are an easy target for doctors and foot specialists. In fact, the study I’m about to reference was emailed to me with the subject title “High heels […]
Plantar Fascia Rupture – Causes and Care
Plantar fascia ruptures are commonplace among athletes and anyone who participates in high-impact activities, like running, or in the case of one of our readers, jumping off a bridge. Today, we take a look at some of the causes, symptoms and treatment options for plantar fascia ruptures. Causes of Plantar Fascia Ruptures As we mentioned […]
Shoes That Grow As You Do
If you’ve got kids, you know how quickly they grow out of their shoes. Buying new shoes can get expensive, and that’s problematic for families in third world countries who can’t afford to keep up with their child’s growing feet. Kenton Lee noticed this problem while he was working at an orphanage in Kenya. Lee […]
High Heels May Increase Osteoporosis Risk
Killer heels could kill your knees, according to a new research published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research. As you’re probably aware, we’re not a huge fan of high heels on this blog. We’ve written about the problems caused by high heels in the past, and although we know heels are a must for certain situations, […]
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