For many families, summer holidays mean time at cottages, beaches and pools. Flip-flops have been a long-standing go-to for summer footwear, but are they the best choice for your kids this summer? Are flip-flops bad for your children’s feet? No matter the season, well–fitting, supportive footwear is essential for healthy play and growth. The standard foam flip-flop simply does…
Replacing your shoes regularly is an important component of maintaining good foot health. Many of us wear shoes past their “expiration” date simply because we don’t know what to look for!
One of the most common questions we get from new patients is “What exactly is a Pedorthist? Is that the same thing as a Podiatrist?” The simple answer is no, although we have some elements of our practice in common, we are very different. There are quite a few specialized footcare professionals available to us…
As Pedorthists, we have a few tricks up our sleeve for “fine tuning” the fit, feel and function of many shoes. While some changes must be done by your Certified Pedorthist, there are a couple of tricks you can try yourself at home to improve the fit or function of your shoes: Lock Lacing If…
It’s that time of year again! Time to start thinking about what we are going to wear on our feet during those hot, humid summer months. For some people, a good supportive sandal is sufficient to keep their feet happy and healthy. For those who need a little more, there are options that are both…
The New Balance 840 is a well cushioned walking shoe that offers some great structural features for a variety of foot types. With an all-leather upper, this shoe provides heel to toe cushioning with a strong, stable and durable outsole. Unlike running shoes, walking shoes tend to have more material underneath the midfoot (where your…
Spring is right around the corner, and for some of us, outdoor activity is about to take off. Physical fitness, in general, has countless physical, mental and social health benefits, but according to the July 2010 Harvard Health Letter, participating in outdoor activity has many more benefits than we realize. Vitamin D levels rise as…
Preventative footcare is one of the best ways to avoid diabetic foot complications. People with Diabetes are more likely to develop complications as time goes on, usually due to the gradual changes in vascular (blood flow) and neurological (nerve supply) status. As time goes on, people with Diabetes are more likely to experience peripheral neuropathy. This…
As Pedorthists, we are frequently asked by our patients if their high heels are really that bad for their feet. There is never a simple answer to this question, as there are so many factors to consider. Each pair of high heels will be different, in the same way that each patient’s body will react differently…
It’s cold, snowy and miserable. Are you ready to get away yet?! Many people choose to escape the winter blues on a warm relaxing vacation this time of year. Most people routinely pack remedies for all of the potential ailments that would plague them on their trip, but sometimes overlook taking care of the one…
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