Determine the kind of running you do and your where you will most likely run. The surfaces on where you run will also determine what time of shoe you will need for good support for running. Also the shoe should give you the best performance. Try out shoes to discover the one that fits ideal Generally, a pair of running shoes ought to last between 400 to 500 miles of running (3 or 4 months
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Foot and ankle injuries in are common in sports such as soccer, tennis and running. They can interfere with the physical performance or entire career of an athlete. Although most of the injuries occur unexpectedly, there are some precautions that athletes can take to reduce the risk of injury. The precautions are as follows. 1. Warm Up Before Engaging in Sports Activities You should always take the time to warm up your muscles before engaging
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Many pregnant women complain about foot pain while they are expecting, primarily caused by weight gain and hormonal changes taking place in the body. By understanding how pregnancy impacts the health of a woman’s feet, a pregnant woman can take action to keep her feet as healthy and comfortable as possible. Because a woman’s weight changes during pregnancy, more pressure is brought to bear on both the legs and the feet. This weight shift can
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Foot surgery may be necessary for a variety of reasons, but it is normally reserved for cases in which less invasive procedures have failed to help with the problem. Cases in which surgery may be deemed necessary include, but are not limited to, surgically removing deformities of the foot (such as bone spurs and bunions), problems with arthritis that have caused severe bone issues within the foot, and reconstruction to attend to injuries caused by
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Orthotics, are custom-made inserts, shaped and contoured to fit inside a shoe and used to correct an irregular walking gait or provide cushioning. Orthotics come in a variety of different forms that are tailored to your feet. Orthotics are often used by athletes including track and field runners, cyclists, professional dancers, ice skaters, and even golfers who benefit a lot from the added support that is needed thus preventing injuries from occurring. Orthotics allow for
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Athlete’s foot is an extremely contagious infection caused by a fungus that results in itching, burning, dry, and flaking feet. The fungus that causes athletes foot is known as tinea pedis and thrives in moist, dark areas such as shower floors, gyms, socks and shoes, commons areas, public changing areas, bathrooms, dormitory style houses, locker rooms, and public swimming pools. Athlete’s foot is difficult to treat as well because of the highly contagious and recurrent
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While proper foot care is important for everybody, senior citizens have the tendency to be more susceptible to certain conditions. The elderly should therefore be well informed about any problems that may arise and about what they can do to properly avoid or treat them. Some of the most common foot problems seniors are susceptible to include foot ulcers, ingrown toenails, fallen arches, and fungal nails. A foot ulcer is an open sore on the
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The plantar fascia is a connective tissue in the heel that stretches across the bottom length of your foot. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the connective tissue becomes inflamed, causing heel pain and discomfort during physical activity. Although the condition is completely treatable, traditional methods can take up to a year to start becoming effective. Plantar fasciitis is caused by a number of everyday activities, so understanding the condition is important for managing and treating it.
{Read More...}For hundreds of years, women have been wearing various kinds of high-heels for aesthetic reasons. Women who wear high-heels appear to be taller and have longer and thinner legs, and the wearer’s gait and posture changes. Though high-heels have had an association with femininity and have kept them popular over the years, there are definite health problems caused by wearing them too frequently. The motion of the ankle joints is limited when heels are worn.
{Read More...}Being a parent involves caring for your child in every way you can. You make sure they are eating the right food, being nice to others, and staying out of any trouble. However, it is also important that you are watchful of their health, more specifically their foot health. Maintaining good foot health in childhood is important in preventing later conditions in life from happening. As children continue to develop, their feet require different techniques
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