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Wednesday, May 8th, 2013
No one knows what precisely causes plantar fasciitis, although many risk factors have been identified. Tight calf muscles, high arches, obesity, and repetitive impact can all contribute to severe heel pain. Conventional therapy includes rest, ice, compression, elevation, stretching, and sometimes even physical therapy. The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM) says "footwear analysis is critical" for the treatment of ...
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Friday, March 29th, 2013
That old clichéd saying is a cliché for a reason. You really can’t understand a person until you’ve seen things from their perspective for a while. When you’re a podiatrist, it’s even more true… and literal. It’s difficult to diagnose foot problems in a vacuum. It’s common to interview a patient about her activities, fitness level, and level of pain, ...
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Thursday, March 28th, 2013
As one of the most common foot injuries on the planet, plantar fasciitis gets a lot of our attention here at Healing Feet. It’s the subject of some real fascination actually, since it carries an air of mystery. We don’t understand exactly why it happens! To quickly recap: the plantar fascia, the band of tissue that runs from the ball ...
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Friday, March 15th, 2013
Sarah Jessica Parker is a beloved actress. I know her best from her early turn in Girls Just Want to Have Fun, one of the most fun loving movies from the 80’s. It was my favorite movie to watch when I was home sick from school in third grade. But most women living in this decade know her best ...
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Thursday, March 14th, 2013
3D printing is another one of those new technologies that really riles up the science-fiction obsessed 13-year-old in me. With these machines you can “print” pretty much any shape from a digital model. It seems like you can make almost anything on those things: clothing, construction materials, car parts, dental and medical instruments, and weapons (one 3D printer enthusiast ...
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Monday, March 11th, 2013
After 9/11, we were all prepared for a little extra security. But almost 12 years later, taking off your shoes every time you step through security seems a little beyond ridiculous. Especially when you consider the caveats: since 2011, the TSA has allowed members of the military, people over 75 and children under 12 to keep their shoes on. So ...
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Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
If you’re a runner you’ve probably got your own answer to this question. People tend to be very particular about their running shoes. In many ways running is a quiet, introverted sport. You spend a whole lot of time communing with your body, thinking about what feels good, what doesn't, how tired you are, how your tight your muscles ...
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Friday, February 22nd, 2013
You’ve probably heard of them: sneakers with curved soles purported to tone and strengthen your legs as you walk. They seemed too good to be true: a passive path to fitness, a way to control your your weight, and by extension your life, without sacrificing time or energy. Two years ago you could find them everywhere. They were prominently displayed ...
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Friday, February 15th, 2013
Several years ago the running world was rocked by the Vibram FiveFinger shoe: footwear designed to emulate barefoot running. The barefoot controversy notwithstanding, the five-finger shoes saw huge sales. Tony Post, Vibram’s creater and a former professional runner, firmly extolled Vibram’s good qualities, like any good father would. To illustrate the strange appeal of the weird looking FiveFingers: my ...
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2013
Soccer is a beautiful game, one that brings players many health benefits. Socializing with teammates leads to better mood, improved self image, and a sense of being a part of something. Regular exercise, especially strenuous exercise, improves muscle tone, cardiovascular health, and may prevent many illnesses like cancer and Alzheimer's. But the sport is also intense, physical, and potentially ...
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