Guest Blog by Cathy Marxen & Steve LaFond, Board Certified Pedorthist at Schuler Shoes. Do you experience regular foot pain? The feet are the foundation of our entire body. When our feet hurt, it is not only painful, but can also limit our activity. Foot pain is commonly linked to certain medical conditions such as […]
Childhood Obesity Still a Growing Issue
A new study found that roughly 21% of children will be obese in 2020 if current eating patterns continue. Researchers studied the weight patterns of children ages 2-19 from the year 1971-2008. The results showed that the average BMI (body mass index) in children increased by 0.55 kg/m2 and body weight increased by 1.54 kg […]
New Study Links BMI to Foot Pain
A new study has linked high BMI (Body Mass Index) to non-specific foot pain. The study, published in Obesity Reviews, reviewed and analyzed 25 scholarly papers on BMI, and the effect of weight loss on alleviating foot pain. The results showed a strong relationship between BMI and general foot pain, as well as chronic plantar […]
Metatarsalgia – Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments
Metatarsalgia is pain in the forefoot. The term literally means pain on the metatarsal (there are 5 metatarsal bones in the forefoot). The pain is characterized as aching and it is often worsened by standing and walking. In general, metatarsalgia is caused by repetitive overloading of the forefoot. The most symptomatic area is the base […]
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