Archive for 'Maintaining Mobility' Category

Sandals for Plantar Fasciitis

Mar 1st, 2011 by Amanda Strouse | 1

Share Sandals for plantar fasciitis can prevent and sometimes help treat plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition that can cause sharp heel pain, especially in the mornings. Plantar Fasciitis is the injury of the plantar fascia, which runs from the toe joints to the heel. This often occurs as a result of [...]

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Fall Prevention Information: Helping Seniors Keep Their Footing

Feb 25th, 2011 by John Almodovar | 3

Share The right type of house shoe can really make a difference when it comes to preventing seniors from falling.  Not only do older adults have to account for comfort in their footwear, but also design aspects so that they’re less likely to slip, trip or stumble. Falls and fall-related injuries are the leading cause [...]

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Shoe Widths 101

Feb 18th, 2011 by John Almodovar | 0

Share Shoe Widths: AA, C, B, D, CD, E? For some, shoe sizes can be a confusing thing – especially with all those darn widths.  But shoe widths are available for a reason.  They’re available because believe or not, some feet are wider than others; and at the same time, some people may suffer with [...]

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Love Your Arches

Feb 15th, 2011 by John Almodovar | 3

Share Do you ever wonder why your feet are tired and your knees and back are sore after spending an entire day walking or standing?  Why are the joints in your lower limbs achy even after wearing your most comfortable outfit, shoes and all?  What you don’t realize is that you may have been neglecting [...]

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Foot Injuries to Avoid Before the Big Game

Jan 28th, 2011 by John Almodovar | 0

Share Football season is just about over.  The championship playoff games have been played leaving two professional NFL teams to square off in football’s most televised event – the Super Bowl. The 17-week long NFL season was a grind for both the teams and the fans.  At this moment there are preparations being made for [...]

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Broken Toes Vs. Stubbed Toes – Symptoms, Treatment & When to See a Doctor

Jan 25th, 2011 by Amanda Strouse | 1

Share You’re walking barefoot, focusing on what you need to get done, you step too close to a piece of furniture … and the next thing you know, you’re cursing it and grabbing your foot in pain. It has happened to all of us. Stubbing a little toe hurts as much as if it was [...]

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Outdoor Footwear: Healthy, Comfortable and Orthopedically Sound

Jan 21st, 2011 by John Almodovar | 0

Share There are plenty of activities to do in the great outdoors, whether it’s a leisurely hike up a mountain side or a full blown hunting and fishing trip with family and friends – the great outdoors can be a safe haven for some, but it can also be a miserable experience for those who [...]

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Start 2011 on the Right Foot!

Jan 11th, 2011 by John Almodovar | 2

Share It is 2011, which means it’s time to forget the previous year and put aside all the bad habits you incurred in 2010. It’s time for you to get mobile, work on your wellness and take steps to improve your foot health.  Remember, just because you joined a gym and decided to change your [...]

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Is Your Excess Body Weight Causing Foot Pain?

Jan 3rd, 2011 by Administrator | 0

Share Is being overweight causing you foot pain? Can you not exercise because your feet hurt too much?  Sound familiar? Your feet bear the weight of your entire body so it should come to no surprise that carrying around extra body weight will have a profound effect on your feet. Don’t give up! You may [...]

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New Brands Added: Pro-Tech Athletes, Spenco, Kerasal and Ryn

Dec 17th, 2010 by John Almodovar | 0

Share Healthyfeetstore.com has added four new brands: Pro-Tec Athletics, Spenco, Kerasal and Ryn.  As one of the internet’s leading orthopedic shoes and foot care products store, we constantly try our best to add only the finest brand names in the industry.  Our goal is always the same – provide a place where customers can receive [...]

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