admin on Oct 06 2010 | Filed under: General Foot & Health Care
Amplify’d from www.nlm.nih.gov Corns are painful calluses that form on the toes from friction, making walking or wearing shoes uncomfortable. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons mentions these common causes of corns: Wearing shoes that are too tight or too loose. Having an abnormality of the toe, such as a claw toe or hammer toe. [...]
admin on Aug 31 2010 | Filed under: General Foot & Health Care
Amplify’d from www.nlm.nih.gov You may sacrifice comfort for fashionable shoes, but you could be damaging your feet. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says the following problems can result from wearing shoes that are too snug: Hammertoes. Bunions. Calluses. Corns. Read more at www.nlm.nih.gov See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/9ihv Information on choosing shoes. Foot care [...]
admin on Apr 26 2010 | Filed under: General Foot & Health Care
Product Review: Dr. Jill’s Dancer’s Pads Dr. Jill’s Dancer’s Pads are designed to disperse pressure under the ball of the foot to alleviate pain. They are specifically designed to relieve pain under the great toe joint associated with sesamoiditis by distributing the pressure. The pads can also be used under the ball of the foot [...]
admin on Aug 06 2009 | Filed under: Corns & Calluses
Kerasal therapy is a specifically designed ointment for treating dry, rough skin, cracked heels and calluses. The maker, Alterna, LLC, has recently released a professional grade version of the ointment, which can only be dispensed through a podiatrist’s office. The new ointment has increased amounts of Vitamin A & E and urea. Urea is a [...]
admin on May 21 2007 | Filed under: Shoes and Socks
Summer is on it’s way, along with shorts, tank tops, bathing suits, BBQs and, of course, sandals. Sandals, the main choice for footwear during the summer months, are easy to slip on and off and cool enough for those hot summer days. The flip-flop trend has taken off and new styles range from flimspy, flat [...]