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Five Foot Tips to Keep Your Feet Healthy for 2012

Posted January 12, 2012 05:08 PM (EST)

Now that your feet have survived the partying, dining and dancing of New Year's Eve, it is now time to be nice to them again. We all make New Year's resolutions such as lose weight, exercise more, eat healthy, make more money, wear more sensible shoes -- OUCH! -- but how many people make resolutions to decide to take better care of their feet?

Foot Supports in Baseball Cleats Are the Keys to Staying Balanced

Posted January 10, 2012 05:08 PM (EST)

Spring is just around the corner and all the high school and college teams are getting ready to put on their cleats and play Americas favorite pastime, baseball, once again.

No matter what type of baseball cleat a player wears, staying balanced is the key to success in baseball. That is because baseball requires so many specialized skills to become successful including speed, power, coordination, transferring weight, staying on the balls of your feet and trying to hit or throw a baseball at 80 plus miles per hour. In order to perform these skills your feet have to be balanced and supported properly in baseball cleats.

Time to Put on Your Dancing Shoes and Party!

Posted November 15, 2011 05:08 PM (EST)

'Tis the season to go into your shoe closet and pick out the hottest pair of party shoes your feet will tolerate and the question you probably ask yourself is, "How long can I wear them before I have to kick them off and switch to flats or go barefoot?" You know the ones, platform pumps, boots and sandals, stilettos and peep hole wedge sandals from designers such as Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Miu Miu, and Yves Saint Laurent. Depending on how much bubbly you have consumed during the evening, your pain tolerance and luck who knows how long they could last.

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Athletes Beware -- Aches, Pains and Strains; How Did That Happen?

Posted November 15, 2011 05:08 PM (EST)

No matter what position you play injuries can occur while playing; in your shoulder, legs, ankles and feet. The questions are: How did it happen and when can I play?

Help... Is It a Shoe Problem or a Foot Problem?

Posted October 31, 2011 12:43 PM (EST)

In order to make those uncomfortable shoes more comfortable, you have to become your own shoe doctor! Shoes are designed to be hot and sexy; they are not always made to be comfortable. So the question is... is it a shoe problem or a foot problem that makes shoes uncomfortable?

How to Find Your True Shoe Size

Posted August 9, 2011 03:04 PM (EST)

Is it better to buy shoes that are too big or too small? How many times do you ask yourself that question? Or think to yourself "now that I bought these hot shoes, how can I make them fit and feel better?" These are questions that cross the minds of many women when purchasing the latest and hottest shoe styles....

It's a Matter of Seconds

Posted August 1, 2011 03:40 PM (EST)

To get your feet on and off the ground as an athlete -- whether you are running for a fly ball, hitting a jump shot, hitting a tennis ball, fielding a grounder, intercepting a pass, picking off a runner at first, hitting or running to any base -- takes a matter of seconds. The quicker your feet move, the greater chance you have for achieving success. Agility, movement, speed are all about your feet being biomechanically balanced. While quick and stable feet create positive outcomes, a foot that is unstable wobbles from side to side. Whatever type of athlete you are, staying balanced will improve your success...

How to Stay on Top of your Game: Better Balance Equals Maximum Performance

Posted july 12, 2011 03:57 PM (EST)

Whether you play baseball or softball, in order to be on top of your game your feet need to be in balance. Feet are the foundation to creating better balance in your game whether you are hitting, fielding, running or pitching. Poor foot biomechanics can affect the five tools of baseball and softball. The foot is designed to be a mobile adapter upon contact with the ground and a ridged lever during propulsion. If your feet are not properly supported in your cleats this could be caused by poor foot biomechanics which will result in foot instability....

Summer Means It's Sandal and Flip-Flop Season

Posted March 25, 2011 03:32 PM (EST)

It's summertime ladies, so take out your summer sandals/flip-flops and let your toes enjoy the freedom they have been waiting for all winter. For nine long dreary months your feet were held hostage in closed shoes or boots in order to survive the cold and wet weather. This probably caused the formation of painful corns, blisters, red irritated skin lesions on your feet and arch cramps. The reason those foot problems occurred is because of abnormal pronation and friction the foot experiences when sliding or moving around in a closed shoe...

Walking Happily Ever After in Spring Shoes

Posted March 25, 2011 03:32 PM (EST)

It is now daylight savings time and it is time to "spring" forward. Ladies, get your feet back in shape so they will look good and feel great when wearing the latest designs in open-toed shoes, sandals and flip flops. ...

Holiday Tips For Your Toes

Posted Dec 3, 2010 05:37 PM (EST)

Get ready for your holiday parties and "may you stand, walk and dance happily ever after." In order for you to dance your way through the holidays more comfortably, check out these helpful toe tips to keep your feet in good spirits. For those of you who are wearing killer heels, muscle spasms and cramping in your arches can be an unwelcomed visitor. ...

Open Toe Shoes for Summer: A Good Choice

Posted May 13, 2010 01:58 PM (EST)

Feet. They usually come as a pair and often have lumps and bumps in places that makes you run to the podiatrist to find out how did that happen. Sometimes they hurt in shoes and other times barefoot. However, whether you are wearing shoes or barefoot, foot problems occur because of abnormal foot biomechanics which are genetically preordained...

How to Keep Your Feet Happy When Traveling...

Posted June 18, 2009 | 09:27 PM (EST)

Summer is upon us and it is time to take those long awaited vacations you dreamed about all winter. Depending on where your travels take you, the walking surfaces will vary. It could be cobblestone streets, dirt paths or good old concrete pavements. So whether you wear sandals, flats, heels,...

Oh My God! I Have My Parents' Feet...

Posted May 14, 2009 | 05:32 PM (EST)

Can I blame it on mom, dad, aunts, uncles or my grandparents?

Many of us as we get older begin to realize that our feet are starting to look like one of our family member's. Yes, it can be mom's, dad's or perhaps your grandparents'. My patients often tell...

When Your Feet Hurt, Everything Hurts. Ouch!

Posted April 15, 2009 | 05:11 PM (EST)

I hear that battle cry from my patients all the time and they all want to know why and how it happens. The answer is quite simple. Floor surfaces and the shoes you wear are 2 major reasons. If you suffer from...

If the Shoe Fits Buy It! ...If It Doesn't Fit, Should You Buy It?

5 Comments | Posted March 27, 2009 | 06:20 PM (EST)

Ladies, when buying shoes make sure they fit comfortably and are the correct size. Do not get blinded because it is a "hot looking shoe and I have to have it", even though it is a little too tight, small or uncomfortable for your foot. By trying to stuff your...

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