Beware of the PedEgg Spread

I know you’ve seen it on TV. The self proclaimed cure for all of your foot callous needs. The PedEgg has advised itself as the ground breaking foot file that will make your feet feel smooth and soft. It has precision micro files that are thought to remove all hyperkeratotic skin with ease, However, remember…

Walking Tips for Seniors

Warm up and cool down. Stretching improves circulation and decreases build-up of lactic acid – the chemical by-product that causes muscles to ache. It also helps alleviate any muscle stiffness and prevents future muscle strain. As a result, you can walk further, longer and injury free. Before and after walking allow ample time to perform…

Diabetics Urged to take Simple Precautions to Help Save Their Feet

Taking a minute or two everyday to inspect your feet and observing a few simple rules can make the difference in sparing diabetes patients from a preventable outcome of the disease- a foot amputation. Of all diabetes-related complications, a serious foot ulcer and subsequent amputation might be the most preventable with proper care and vigilance…

San Francisco Giants’ Emmanuel Burriss Concerned about Feet?

Emmanuel Burris of the San Francisco Giant’s was concerned when he felt pain in his foot after hitting a double in a spring training game this Wednesday. His surgically-repaired foot may possibly setback the 25 year old’s chances of cracking San Francisco’s Opening Day Roster. Giant’s manager Bruce Bochy stated, “he was very discouraged.” Like…

The Importance of Orthotics

Foot pain is a common condition and unfortunately, most of us will suffer some sort of foot pain at some point in our life. In fact, a recent American Podiatric Medical Association poll discovered that 25% of all working Americans spend up to 6 hours a day on their feet and up to two thirds…

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