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Jae Crowder Sustains Sprained Ankle During Game Against Houston Rockets

posted: Apr. 25, 2016.

Jae Crowder of the Boston Celtics had an MRI for the sprained ankle injury he sustained in the game against the Houston Rockets. Crowder suffered a fall with about 9 Read more

Overwhelming Obesity Statistics in Women

posted: Apr. 18, 2016.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “about 1.2 billion people worldwide are officially classified as overweight.” The top offending countries in this category include India, the U.S., and China. Read more

What is Pedorthics?

posted: Apr. 11, 2016.

Shoe Horn Inc. is owned and operated by Anthony Sgro, who has his certification in pedorthics, the “science and practice of evaluating, fabricating, and delivering footwear and foot orthoses.” Pedorthics Read more

Find A Sturdy Pair if You Like Wearing Flip Flops

posted: Apr. 04, 2016.

Many popular flip flop brands exist for men as well as women, and offer comfort and leisure for everyday casual activities. Flip flops can come in many different versions, ranging Read more

Managing Oedema in Your Legs and Feet During Pregnancy

posted: Mar. 28, 2016.

Oedema, or edema, occurs usually during pregnancy and involves the buildup of fluid in areas of the body such as the ankles, legs and feet. Women who experience oedema may Read more

New Study Suggests Motion Control Shoes to Help Prevent Running Injuries

posted: Mar. 21, 2016.

According to the British Journal of Sports Medicine, motion control running shoes may prevent injury for those with flat feet or feet that overpronate. The study included 386 randomly assigned Read more

Make a Habit out of Taking Care of Your Feet

posted: Mar. 15, 2016.

Taking care of your feet is a routine everyone should make a daily habit of. Your feet support and sustain the weight of your body and are an indicator of Read more

New Device for Treating Diabetic Foot Ulcers

posted: Mar. 07, 2016.

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new form of treatment for patients dealing with non-healing diabetic foot ulcers. Known as the Integra Dermal Regeneration Template, the device Read more

Florida State University Quarterback breaks Ankle

posted: Mar. 01, 2016.

Sean Maguire, quarterback for Florida State University, fractured his ankle while making a pass attempt in the first quarter of the game against Houston. He was immediately carted off the Read more

Possible Link Between Smoking and Lower Risks of Gout

posted: Feb. 22, 2016.

A recent study conducted by the Arthritis Care & Research suggests that smoking or cigarette smoke may possibly lead to lower gout risks. The research indicates, however, that this “27% Read more

Shoe Size important for Foot Health

posted: Feb. 15, 2016.

Finding the right shoe size is pertinent to one’s foot health. Shoes that are too tight can irritate the feet and create blisters or calluses; shoes that are too loose Read more

Addressing Your Heel Pain

posted: Feb. 09, 2016.

If you are always on your feet, heel pain may be a common occurrence. Changing your fitness routine or putting on a few pounds can also add pressure to the Read more

APMA Study Finds Americans Donâ€™t Care About Their Feet

posted: Feb. 01, 2016.

The American Podiatric Medical Association recently published a study revealing that much of this nation’s foot pain goes untreated. In a survey of 1,000 people over the age of 18, Read more

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