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Simply Fab: Foot in the Door Shoe Stop
Imagine my delight when, after a meeting, I looked down and saw this Foot in the Door Shoe Door Stop ($9), holding the door open. I immediately bent down and pet it like I would a puppy! It would make a wonderful gift for a shoe-loving friend or even for yourself.
Got Bunions?
Bunions! If you have them you know where they are. That bump on the joint growing just south of your big toe.
A Pain in Your Foot? Try Some Orthotics
If your feet aren't happy, the rest of your body is going to have a hard time being happy. Often neglected, our feet sometimes need a little support. I am talking about orthotics.
Call The Doctor!
You know you've been there. That one pair of shoes you just HAD to have because they were so adorable are now causing agony with every step. What's a girl to do?
Stretch It: Shin and Ankle Stretch
After long bike rides, my shins and the tops of my feet are often tight. All that flexing of my ankle and pulling up on the pedals to maximize my stroke takes its toll on this part of my body. Once I slip off my stiff cycling shoes, this is the first stretch I do.
Foot pain
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Treatment: Corns and Callus...
- Treatment: Bunions
- Treatment: Hammertoes
- Treatment: Ingrown Toenails...
- Treatment: Forefoot Pain...
- Treatment: Heel Pain
- Treatment: Flat Feet
- Treatment: Abnormally High ...
- Treatment: Tarsal Tunnel Sy...
- Treatment: Foot Injury
- Prevention
- Shoes
- Insoles and Orthotics
- Resources
- References
- Orthonyxia, a surgical technique that implants a small metal brace into the top of the nail, was as effective as traditional surgical techniques for preventing ingrown toenail from recurring, according to one study.
- A nonsurgical method for treating ingrown toenail with chemicals uses either sodium hydroxide or phenol, but one study shows that sodium hydroxide procedures have a better outcome and faster recovery than phenol procedures.
- Ultrasound-guided injection of alcohol might provide relief from Morton's neuroma, according to one study. Symptoms improved in 94% of patients who had the treatment, a success rate comparable to that of surgery.
- NSAIDs reduce pain and disability in people with plantar fasciitis when used with other techniques, such as night splints and stretching.
- Studies show that extracorporeal shockwave therapy provides a very small reduction in heel pain without side effects. It may be a good option for patients who haven't responded well to conservative treatment.
- An estimated 120,000 job-related foot injuries occur every year, about a third of them involving the toes.
Gear Review: Kuru Shoes
It's important to be kind to your feet. If you don't treat them right then you can end up with foot, knee, or back pain. One way you can take care of your tootsies is with supportive footwear.
Run Barefoot and Avoid Running Injuries?
The idea of running barefoot seems like some new age, hippie movement to get people to be free in their bare skin. Or some eco-friendly push to persuade people to forgo sneakers so they don't end up in landfills. Although the freedom and environmental arguments for barefoot running are valid, Christopher McDougall, author of the best-selling book Born to Run, believes running without sneakers could be the answer to preventing shin splints, knee pain, and other running injuries.
That New Shoe Smell: Jimmy Choo Gets Its Own Fragrance
WWD is reporting that Tamara Mellon, the socialite and scene queen behind haute shoe and accessories line Jimmy Choo, has announced a newly inked perfume deal for the brand. Mellon said, "It has always been my vision to fully accessorize the woman, and fragrance is an integral part of the modern wardrobe."
I'm all for fully accessorizing, but I'm curious to see how this works out. Jimmy Choo is a name associated with a certain kind of luxury, and its already moved into handbags and a line for H&M, so creating a fragrance isn't surprising.
Aching Arches? Try a Foot Roller
Summer time equals flip flops, at least in my mind. They are great in hot weather because my feet never over heat, but as footwear they lack structure and arch support. After wearing them for hours my arches can get a little over tired and sore, on those occasions I pull out my foot roller and give my tired dogs a little massage.
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