From the category archives:

Foot Problems

Link between foot intrinsic muscles and arch height

April 9, 2013

Hi everyone, I remember reading a discussion about the barefoot running and minimalist footwear and how some claim that by going barefoot or working out or running in minimalist shoes you would strengthen the foot intrinsics and create an arch thereby eliminating a lot of foot problems Someone later stated something to the effect that according to some study, there is no link with intrinsic muscles and arch height. Does anyone know if such a study exists and if so could I get a link to get it? let me know Nick

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Toning Shoes

January 7, 2013

Toning shoes are shoe like the MBT and Skecher Shape Ups that are supposed to help you tone up. they get endorsed by celebrities and promoted on late night television

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Toning Shoes

December 30, 2012

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Do Toning Shoes Help?

December 28, 2012

What are they? Toning shoes area class of footwear that is what is considered unstable.

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Can peripheral arterial disease be early screened for in a podiatric setting?

November 20, 2012

Can peripheral arterial disease be early screened for in a podiatric setting?

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Report on Worforce Risks and Opportunites – Podiatry

October 5, 2012

Full report attached: WORKFORCE RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES CHIROPODISTS/ PODIATRISTS EDUCATION COMMISSIONING RISKS SUMMARY FROM 2012 Quote: Purpose This information has been collated to inform decisions on education commissioning over the next three to five years. It considers the key factors influencing the estimation of future need for chiropodists/podiatrists and gives an assessment of the current workforce supply. It includes regional perspectives and a summary analysis of risks in education commissioning

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Onychomycosis

October 3, 2012

One of the most common problems to affect the toenails is a condition known as onychomycosis which the technical name for a fungal infection. They generally come in two types with one being a more superficial onychomycosis which tends to be a white discolouration near the end of the nail and a more deeper onychomycosis with a yellowish discoloration that tends to be more to the base of the nail. The main risk factor for onychomycosis is the damp and dark environment inside the shoes which is conducive to a fungal infection developing

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Do the Onitsuka Tigers help?

October 2, 2012

We have a large trend back to the retro athletic shoes as a style statement and most of the primary running footwear companies are re-releasing a few of their outdated versions.

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are there health natural treatments professionals in Loma Linda, CA?

October 1, 2012

Question by Dieuserviteur : are there health natural treatments professionals in Loma Linda, CA? My brother is diabetic, and feels more comfortable to have his foot wound treated by natural treatments. But he doesn’t know how to find a professional.

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