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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
Southpaw Actor Jake Gyllenhaal Regularly Participates in Barefoot Running
posted: Aug. 03, 2015.

Academy award nominated Hollywood Actor, Jake Gyllenhaal, is known for taking on intense roles where he needs to be extremely fit. Recently Gyllenhaal, the self-proclaimed exercise addict has taken up Read more
Study Finds Rebound Shoes Reduce Injury by Softening Impact on the Feet
posted: Jul. 27, 2015.

According to a study conducted at the University of Nevada and presented in the American Society of Biomechanics, when the foot hits in the ground while wearing rebound shoes, there Read more
Dancing With the Stars Champion Rumer Willis Sustains Stress Fracture
posted: Jul. 21, 2015.

Rumer Willis, winner of Dancing with the Stars season 20, recently sustained a stress fracture in her left foot keeping her from performing for the remainder of the Dancing with Read more
Dave Grohl Makes Foo Fightersâ€™ 20th Anniversary Appearance despite Broken Ankle
posted: Jul. 14, 2015.

Dave Grohl, front man for the Foo Fighters, recently broke his ankle jumping offstage during a concert in Sweden causing the band to cancel their European tour and their headlining Read more
Gladiator Sandals Causing Many Foot Problems
posted: Jul. 08, 2015.

Although sandals may be trendy and convenient during the summer, certain sandals can cause serious problems for feet. With strappy gladiator sandals in popular demand, come an array of potential Read more
Botox Helpful in Treating Neuropathy
posted: Jun. 29, 2015.

According to an animal study, Botox may be used to reduce neuropathy pain. Dr. Tony L. Yaksh of UC San Diego studied the effects of local and spinal injections of Read more
Standing on your Feet at Work Can Reduce Chances of Heart Attacks
posted: Jun. 23, 2015.

According to a study commissioned by the Public Health England and the Active Working Community Interest Company, standing on your feet for more than half of the day can reduce Read more
Quick and Easy Treatments to Smooth Cracked Heels and Other Foot Ailments
posted: Jun. 15, 2015.

According to Men’s Journal cracked heels, corns, and calluses, a common problem for men and women, can be a quick fix at home or the salon. The foot condition, although Read more
Start Up Aims to Make Orthotics Trendy
posted: Jun. 08, 2015.

Sols, a New York based startup, is trying to make orthotics cool for the younger generations. The company labels themselves as a “lifestyle brand” with advertisements portraying how great anyone Read more
New Minimally Invasive Surgery for Achilles Tendon Injuries
posted: Jun. 02, 2015.

Weronika Molinski was on her way to start a new fitness program in Colorado when she ruptured her Achilles tendon. Although she was unable to walk for a few months, Read more
Exercises for Pregnant Women and their Feet
posted: May 28, 2015.

Although soon-to-be moms have many things to take care of during pregnancy, it is additionally important that feet and ankles are paid attention to. During pregnancy many women experience natural Read more
Study Finds Link between Acne and RA
posted: May 20, 2015.

According to research conducted by scientists at the Leiden University Medical Centre in Holland, rheumatoid arthritis may be triggered through a microbial infection. Researcher Diahann Jansen has stated that the Read more
Growing Shoe Made to Last Created for Children in Third World Countries
posted: May 15, 2015.

Children all around the world grow out of their shoes so quickly that many parents, especially, in third world countries, cannot afford to buy their children shoes. The Shoe That Read more
Dancing with the Stars Instructor Suffers from Broken Toe during Rehearsal
posted: May 07, 2015.

Derek Hough, five time champion instructor on Dancing with the Stars, has suffered a broken toe after rehearsing for the show’s 10th anniversary special. Derek will have to stay in Read more
Celebs such as Kim Kardashian Getting â€œLoub Jobâ€ to Reduce Hallux Limitus Pain
posted: Apr. 30, 2015.

Kim Kardashian and many other celebs are opting to have a new procedure called “Loub Job” to reduce the pain of hallux limitus. Hallux limitus, often known as stiffness in Read more
Quality Shoe Materials can help prevent Foot Problems
posted: Apr. 23, 2015.

Leo Faramelli of Leo’s Shoe Repair has a lot of experience selling and repairing shoes and has a vast understanding of how certain shoes can cause problems for the feet. Read more

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