No two feet are the same which means that no off-the-shelf foot care product can fit everyone the same unless it is a type that can be customized to the exact size and shape of each individual foot. Generic foot care products cannot give the same level of prevention for foot ailments nor the same level of comfort and relief that high quality custom Insoles can. (more…)
Foot Care Articles
The Advantages of Sole Custom Insoles
Saturday, February 20th, 2010The New Spenco Polysorb Earthbound Insoles
Thursday, February 4th, 2010The New Spenco POLYSORB EARTHBOUND INSOLES
Live Green…..Wear Green!
Spenco’s first try at green is supportive and 55% recycled/renewable.
The New Spenco Polysorb Earthbound Insoles deliver. Specifically designed for hiking, walking, running and other sports where shock absorption and arch and heel support are key, One customer wrote, “They’re supportive, and my feet felt better at the end of a long day than in the insoles that came with my boots. I’ve worn the new Earthbound Insoles for about a month mostly hiking and walking, and I forget they’re there–a good thing in an insole. That’s because my feet do not hurt, and my bad ankle is less wobbly–the insoles are doing their job.” (more…)
Sever's Disease: A Common Cause of Heel Pain
Saturday, December 26th, 2009Sever’s disease occurs in children when the growing part of the heel is injured. This growing part is called the growth plate. The foot is one of the first body parts to grow to full size. This usually occurs in early puberty. During this time, bones often grow faster than muscles and tendons. As a result, muscles and tendons become tight. The heel area is less flexible. During weight-bearing activity (activity performed while standing), the tight heel tendons may put too much pressure at the back of the heel (where the Achilles tendon attaches). This can injure the heel. (more…)
Poor Foot Alignment Can Cause Knee Pain
Saturday, December 26th, 2009Knee pain can have many different causes, such as injury, arthritis, ligament or cartilage tear, patellar tendonitis, bursitis or due to incorrectly aligned feet. You might notice pain that worsens from kneeling, squatting, bending and/or rising after long periods of sitting.
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The Importance Of Foot Orthotics
Saturday, December 26th, 2009Many people suffer from foot pain at some point in their life. In fact, a recent American Podiatric Medical Association poll discovered that half of all working Americans have missed at least one day of work due to a foot problem. When you consider how important our feet are and the complex nature of the them, it is really no surprise.
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