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Visit our blog to learn more about foot pain, how high heels can cause serious health problems, and When Pretty Shoes Turn Cruel. Comfort Shoe Specialists is a Pedorthic Facility and is professionally staffed by American Board Certified Pedorthists, BOC International Pedorthists and Shoe Technicians.
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Standard foot issues like corns and calluses can be painful, uncomfortable, and restrict movement. Numerous variables, including friction, pressure, and tight-fitting footwear, might contribute to these symptoms. The good news is that these foot issues can be avoided and treated by wearing the right shoes and taking good care of your feet. In this blog post, we’ll go over how to choose the best shoes for your feet and avoid and treat corns and calluses.
Understanding Corns And Calluses
Before discussing how your footwear can prevent corns and calluses, it is important to understand what cau ..read more
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1y ago
Millions of people worldwide have arthritis, frequently resulting in foot pain. The pain, stiffness, and swelling from foot arthritis can make carrying out even the most basic tasks challenging. Fortunately, there are several strategies for controlling foot pain and boosting your daily quality of life. The various methods to manage arthritis foot pain, such as custom foot orthotics, arthritis foot surgery, and arthritis foot treatment, will be covered in this article.
Relief For Arthritis In Feet
There are several techniques you can use to help relieve arthritis foot pain:
Rest:
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1y ago
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Diabetic foot ulcers which one of the most prevalent and severe complications of diabetes, and they can result in life-threatening infections, gangrene, and amputation. However, people with diabetes can avoid foot ulcers and maintain healthy feet by choosing the right footwear and practicing proper foot care. This article will discuss foot care, foot orthotics, diabetic nerve damage treatment, and the significance of selecting the appropriate footwear to prevent diabetic foot ulcers.
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1y ago
Millions of people around the world have diabetes, a chronic medical condition. Many complications, including Charcot’s foot, are primarily brought on by it. Charcot foot, also called neuropathic arthropathy, is when a diabetic patient slowly progresses to a degenerative condition of their foot and ankle. If not treated, sufferers can develop debilitating pain, deformities, and even disabilities. Here you will learn the early detection and management strategies for Charcot foot in diabetic patients.
Charcot Foot: Understanding The Condition
Charcot’s foot is a progressive degenerative condi ..read more
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1y ago
Plantar fasciitis is a medical condition that leads to pain in the heel and bottom of the foot. This condition occurs when the band of tissue that runs from the heel to the toes becomes inflamed. Overuse, such as prolonged standing, walking, or wearing improper-fitting shoes, can cause this ailment. There are several non-invasive treatment options for those suffering from plantar fasciitis. Here, we will discuss a few essential non-invasive plantar fasciitis treatment options that can help to reduce pain and increase flexibility in the foot and ankle.
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Options
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1y ago
Hammertoe affects around 7 million Americans making it one of the most common foot deformities in the country. A hammertoe is a disorder that causes a permanent bend in your toes, with the second, third, or fourth toes being the most frequent. Hammertoes form slowly and are flexible at first, permitting you to move your joint back into place. However, with time, the contraction causes permanent alterations in your feet’s structures, causing your toe to “freeze” into a hammer-like position. Doctors commonly recommend custom orthotic insoles for underlying foot conditions these days. These in ..read more
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1y ago
Charcot foot (also called Neuropathic Osteoarthropathy) is a severe condition that develops in individuals with peripheral neuropathy. This is a process of inflammation of the soft tissues, bones, joints of the foot and ankle. Without detection and proper management Charcot Foot can lead to surgery, deformity and worse outcomes.
What Is Charcot Foot?
Complete or close numbness in one or both feet or ankles can cause Charcot foot. The foot bones grow weak due to this illness, making them vulnerable to fractures and dislocations. Pain from fractures or traumas can go unnoticed because the foot ..read more
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1y ago
Ulcers, in general, are unhealed sores or skin breaks. Foot ulcers can range from shallow red skin sores to those reaching up to deep bone tissue. Foot ulcers are characterized by their frequent returns, especially on the toes. They might catch infection when neglected, sometimes leading to amputation of the foot or a part of it.
Who Is Likely To Develop A Foot Ulcer?
Most people with ulcers have the following underlying medical conditions:
Diabetes:
Nearly 15 percent of diabetic patients risk getting a foot ulcer. Cuts or sores can develop an infection, and surgical interventio ..read more
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1y ago
Foot Exercises and Stretches are very important in dealing with foot pain. Simple stretching and exercises can help reduce foot pain. Stretching the calf muscles reduces areas of concentrated forces to your feet. Studies have shown that you can reduce pressure (pounds per square inch) not only at heel strike but also to the balls of the feet by as much as 50% by simply stretching your calf muscles. Stretching also increases the circulation to your feet. The foot impressions below are of a patient who was in the store for the first time.
We did a pedigraph (pressure-sensitive mat) of his feet a ..read more
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1y ago
“The Human Foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art”. These are the words of the celebrated polymath,
Sir Leonardo da Vinci.”
Foundation Of The Body
Beyond doubt, the intricacy, complexity, and delicacy of the human foot have awed the world of engineering and medicine. The construction of the human foot. with 26 bones, 33 joints, hundreds of muscles and a sophisticated web of tendons and ligaments, are an amazing feat of evolution, allowing man to run, jump, stand upright and balance. Our feet take pride in being the robust pillars that support the entire body and any problem ..read more