A local track and field coach had a young runner who was experiencing a problem during practice, her feet were falling asleep. One day, the numbness and tingling was so uncomfortable and distracting that she finally asked for help. The coach pulled off the runner’s shoe and removed the shoe liner/insole to increase volume. He then […]
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While some may follow the notion that practice makes perfect, it may be more accurate to say that practice makes permanence. The human body and brain are easily trained, and the patterns we perform become habit whether or not they are correct. Posture, for example, can be a product of our repeated movement. A ballet
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In spite of the fact that the medical community has made advances in the care of many common medical conditions, the treatment of bunion deformity is still locked in the dark ages. Today’s podiatric students and residents are being taught that bunions are hereditary, represent a bone structure problem, and require surgery for definitive treatment.
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Written by: Christine Kent, Founder of Whole Woman | Christine@wholewoman.com Here at Correct Toes, we talk a lot about our toe spacers and how they can help with toe position, foot comfort as well as balance and stability. While this is all true, we continually hear of other ways people are using Correct Toes to improve their health. Even though
After spending just a few minutes on Google, looking at all toe spacers that are out there, it may be difficult to tell what really separates one from another. It seems like they can all do their job of spacing out the toes, which means it must come down to material preference and price… right?
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When it comes to a daily gym routine, it’s easy to overlook a specific workout for your feet. Instead, you focus on the usual suspects: cardio, core and strength, without thinking twice about the health of your foundation. You may think that your feet automatically get a sufficient workout when you focus on these other
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Basketball players are often sold on the idea of getting sleek sneakers with lots of cushion and support for maximum performance. However, just like your typical casual shoes, basketball footwear isn’t setting up players for success. On the contrary, it can make them more prone to a sprained ankle or Jones fracture. All basketball sneakers
As we get ready for the Holiday Season, I hear a reoccurring theme from my clients; Sore Feet! This time of year places our feet under a lot of stress. From long hours of prep in the kitchen, extended shopping trips and long days of travel, our foundation takes a beating. To provide a little
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Since the 15th-century shoes have been created more for fashion than function. It was at that point in history when the “in” style was a pointy toe box – shoes widest at the ball of the foot – and high heels. What gave this design its long-lasting fashion strength? Some believe it was the simple
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