Tag Archives: podiatric topics

Toning Shoes

Toning shoes were all the rage a few years ago due to all the promises of a tone up and the support of a number of celebrities including Kim Kardashian. They promise to cure a whole range of health problems from cellulite to poor circulation to posture problems and even help society cure the obesity epidemic due to the extra workout that they can give. The skeptics are very critical of the claims that get made Continue reading

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Onitsuka Tiger Retro Runners

Have you noticed all the old style running shoes that are making a comeback and are proving to be very popular with the vast sneaker culture tread and runners in general, especially those who used to use them to run in, in the past. One of the more popular retro runners is the Onitsuka Tiger retro running shoes which were recently re-released back on to the market by the ASICS Corporation who now own the original company. Continue reading

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Pain on Top of the Foot in Runners

Barefoot and minimalist running is getting a lot of publicity recently. There appears to be a lot of barefoot runners who are no running injury free after a running injury Continue reading

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Whats Wrong With the Weil Osteotomy?

Why is the Weil Osteotomy so controversial? Both Podiatry Today and Podiatry arena have run polls on the Weil Osteotomy and while most think that it is a useful procedure. Despite that, there is still a number of people that do are concerned about the Weil Osteotomy . Continue reading

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Cracked Heels

Cracked heels or heel fissures are a common problem seen in podiatric practice. The most common predisposing factors for cracked heels are being overweight, wearing open back shoes and having dry and thick sign around the periphery of the heel. On weight bearing, the fat pad under the heel expands out sideways, this puts pressure on the dry and hard skin to crack it. Continue reading

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Plantar Fasciitis

Everyone’s an expert on plantar fasciitis on the web these days. There is no end of advice on how to treat plantar fasciitis . The websites you find the advice on range from the well written and well researched and evidence based to the nonsense like you see on some footwear websites and those with a product to sell Continue reading

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The Cluffy Wedge

The Cluffy Wedge is an interesting orthotic modification that has been used in various incarnations over the years. The aim of the Cluffy wedge is to hold the hallux in slightly dorsiflexed position. Continue reading

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Severs Disease

Severs disease is a common problem in children that is treated by Podiatrists. It is considered to be a strain of the small growth area at the back of the heel bone where the Achilles tendon attaches to the bone Continue reading

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Podiatry Site Search Engine Optimization

Do you have a website for your  podiatry clinic? Continue reading

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