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Using the Fasciitis Fighter

Plantar fasciitis is a common and painful condition that affects the heel and bottom of the foot. It occurs when the plantar fascia, a band of tissue that supports the arch of the foot, becomes inflamed or irritated. If you’re suffering from plantar fasciitis, you know how debilitating it can be. Fortunately, there are tools […]

Toe Yoga

Often overlooked in the pursuit of physical fitness and overall well-being is the very foundation upon which our bodies stand: our feet. While we may dedicate hours to strengthening our core, legs, and arms, the intricate muscles and joints of our feet are frequently neglected. This oversight can lead to a host of issues, from […]

Using a Shoe Stretcher

Using a shoe stretcher is a pretty straightforward process, but doing it right can really make a difference in comfort and fit. First, you need to pick the right stretcher for your shoe type—there are different models for men’s and women’s shoes, and even specific designs for high heels or boots. Once you’ve got the […]

Budin Toe Splint

The Budin Toe Splint is used to help align toes, overlapping toes, flexible hammer toes and claw toes. They can also be used for issues withe the plantar plate. The Budin Toe splint is named after a podiatrist, Dr Harry Budin

Slides

Slides are a popular style of casual footwear. Slides are typically an open-toed sandals that are easy to slip on and off the foot. They get the name ‘slides’ as they are easy to slide on and off the foot. Slide were once criticized as have no aesthetic appeal and just being functional type of […]

Treatment for Haglund’s Deformity

Haglund’s deformity, also known as Haglund’s syndrome or “pump bump,” is a condition characterized by a bony enlargement on the back of the heel. This prominence can cause irritation and inflammation of the soft tissues around the Achilles tendon, including the bursa (a fluid-filled sac that helps reduce friction between the tendon and the bone). […]

Turf Toe Taping

Turf toe is a common sports-related injury that primarily affects the big toe. It is named “turf toe” because it often occurs when athletes play sports on artificial turf surfaces, which can be unforgiving and place significant stress on the foot. Turf toe is essentially a sprain of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, which is the […]