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Proper Shoe Fitting for Foot Growing with Age
posted: Nov. 23, 2015.

As foot size generally does get larger with age, it is important to remember several different pointers when shopping for shoes. Ensure that the uppers on shoes are made of Read more
Dealing with Painful Bunions
posted: Nov. 18, 2015.

One of the more common problems we treat at New England Foot & Ankle Specialists is bunions. This painful condition occurs when the joint at the side of the base Read more
Swimming Great for Pregnant Womenâ€™s Body and Feet
posted: Nov. 17, 2015.

Because pregnant women put such stress on their feet, finding the right forms of exercise during their pregnancy is essential. One of those exercises is water aerobics, in which you Read more
Pedicurists Cannot Act as Your Podiatrist for Foot Problems
posted: Nov. 09, 2015.

While most people get pedicures to wind down and relax, pedicurists want some of their customers to know a few things they should and should not expect from the process. Read more
Tour de France Winner Breaks Foot During Vuelta a Espana
posted: Nov. 02, 2015.

Tour de France winner, Chris Froome, will have to withdraw from the Vuelta a Espana after suffering from a broken foot. The injury occurred after Froome crashed during the rocky Read more
Maggots May be Used to Heal Chronic Diabetic Ulcers
posted: Oct. 26, 2015.

According to a study being tested at the Malcom Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center, maggots may be used to treat chronic diabetic ulcers. While maggot therapy has been an ancient Read more
Vinegar Claimed to Treat Athlete's Foot, But No Studies Prove It
posted: Oct. 19, 2015.

While vinegar has long been recommended for treating foot problems such as athlete’s foot and toenail fungus, some critics say that there is no specific evidence to support those claims. Read more
Heavy Sports Involvement Can Result in Plantar Fasciitis
posted: Oct. 13, 2015.

Nearly 2 million people in the United States are affected by plantar fasciitis each year. While anyone can get plantar fasciitis, some say there has been an increase in recent Read more
Fashion Week Models End Events with Relaxed Looks and Ditch High Heels
posted: Oct. 05, 2015.

With New York Fashion Week and London Fashion Week coming to an end, designers will be seen attending and presenting their shows with their hair pulled back and heels left Read more
The Wide Variety of Running Shoes Today Allows Everyone to Find the Proper Fit
posted: Sep. 28, 2015.

In the past couple of years, the running shoe market has skyrocketed with nearly thirty-five legitimate running shoe models currently for sale in the United States this year. Experts claim Read more
New Zealand Study Finds Tomatoes Trigger Gout
posted: Sep. 21, 2015.

According to a research conducted in New Zealand, where there is the most gout cases compared to anywhere else in the world, tomatoes may trigger gout attacks. In a survey Read more
Washington Redskins Lose Niles Paul due to Fractured Ankle
posted: Sep. 15, 2015.

Niles Paul of the Washington Redskins will be out for the remaining season due to a fractured ankle. The injury occurred while Paul was blocking on a run play during Read more
Celebrity Runners Share Marathon Running Tips
posted: Sep. 09, 2015.

Celebrity runners such as Tiki Barber, Katrina Bowden, and Uzo Aduba recently shared their marathon running tips while training for the Airbnb Brooklyn Half Marathon, TCS New York City Marathon, Read more
Wearing Softer Shoes or Going Barefoot Until Walking Can be Good for Infants and Toddlers
posted: Sep. 01, 2015.

When it comes to purchasing shoes for your baby’s feet, many professionals believe that babies and toddlers should not wear firm shoes before they are fully walking to allow proper Read more
Cleveland Brownsâ€™ Billy Winn Carried Off the Field due to Sprained Ankle
posted: Aug. 24, 2015.

Billy Winn of the Cleveland Browns has been diagnosed with a sprained right ankle after being examined by a trainer and then carted off the playing field. Winn is a Read more
Link between Foot Size and Obesity
posted: Aug. 19, 2015.

Laura West of the Society of Shoe Fitters shares that there is a link between foot size and obesity. The Celtic foot, for example, is significantly broader than the rest Read more
Converse Releasing New Supportive Version of Chuck Taylor All Stars
posted: Aug. 11, 2015.

Popular footwear company, Converse, has finally updated their Chuck Taylor’s by making a more supportive version of the shoe to be known as Chuck Taylor All Star II. The new Read more

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