Diabetes is a serious illness. The American Podiatric Medical Association recommends that those who suffer from diabetes should check their feet everyday. Check for areas of abrasion, irritation, inflammation, color, texture, odor, firm or hardened areas, or other changes to their feet.
Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles Tendonitis is a debilitating foot disorder that brings on swelling of the Achilles tendon – the tendon running vertically on the back of the heel. Athletes are highly susceptible to contracting chronic Achilles Tendonitis. And if ignored, a mild Achilles Tendonitis injury can develop into Acute Achilles Tendonitis which can be debilitating. It is…
Plantar Fasciitis: The Most Common Heel Pain of the Foot
Do you suffer from heel pain? You’re not alone. Heel pain affects over two million Americans annually. The pain experienced can range from mild discomfort to outright debilitating pain. But did you know that if you have heel pain, you might have a condition called plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is one of the primary causes of foot…
Warm Winter Shoe Insoles for Everyday and Athletic Sports
Every year we start to feel the chill in the air, with the leaves falling beginning in late September and with the cold snap in the air we begin to see the demand in our warm winter shoe insoles for everyday living, work, and sports play. Whether you’re looking for orthotic support in your hockey…
What Are Supination Insoles?
If you were told that you need supination insoles, it’s because your feet tend to over-supinate. What does this mean? Simply speaking, your foot rolls outward as you walk. Supination insoles tend to be high arch support that will help your feet maintain proper motion, stability, and promote a healthy pronation with each step. You don’t consciously supinate….