It is that time of year again when summer is winding down and parents and students are preparing for the new school year to begin. There are many back to school sales that go on, so it is a perfect time to buy a new pair of shoes! However, it is important to know what […]
Choosing the Proper Athletic Shoes
When you walk into a shoe store, the choices can be overwhelming if you don’t know exactly what you are looking for. Many people do not realize that athletic shoes come in many different types depending on what kind of exercise you intend to do. Not all shoes are created equal, and properly fitting shoes […]
Tips for Proper Foot Development in Children
When babies are born, the bones in their bodies are still flexible and take years to become fully developed. That is why in the early years it is important to follow these tips to ensure proper foot development so that other problems can be avoided. Before your baby is walking, allow plenty of opportunities for […]
Nutrition for Healthy Feet
We often hear nutrition advice about heart, skin, and weight issues, but our diet can be especially important for our feet, which support our weight everyday. There are 26 bones and over 100 ligaments, tendons, and muscles that help us maneuver our way through the day and they all need as many vitamins and minerals […]
Basic Foot Care Tips
Have you ever thought about how important your feet are? The foot is made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, and hundreds of muscles, tendons, and ligaments. All of these intricate parts work together to support, balance, and allow us to move in many different ways. The average American walks over 5,000 steps a day, […]
8 Reasons to See a Podiatrist
The feet and ankles are body parts that we use every single day, whether we are walking, exercising, or standing for long hours. Our feet, made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, ligaments, and tendons, have the important role of supporting our entire body weight and helping us balance. It is […]
