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Buying Running Shoes? Get the Right Fit to Avoid Foot Injuries
Your go-to running shoes have begun to show signs of wear, and you are thinking about hitting the athletes' store to get yourself a new pair. Before you proceed, it is essential to know that the kind of shoes you select doesn't just affect your running capabilities; they can also protect you from or expose you to foot problems. Wearing the wrong shoes will hurt your feet and cause problems such as heel pain, shin splints, blisters, corns and ingrown toenails.
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How to Prevent Common Running Injuries
Running is a great exercise for just about anyone, as it works the heart and lungs and burns lots of calories, helping you to maintain a healthy weight. Running is also a very cheap way to exercise, as you don't need any fancy equipment other than a good pair of running shoes and some comfortable clothing! One drawback to running, however, is that it can cause injuries to the body, and most especially to the legs.
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Should Your Budding Ballet Dancer Get Orthotics?
While most parents are excited for their child to begin ballet lessons, many also worry about what it will do to their child's body. The effect of ballet on a child's feet, in particular, is a common area of concern--especially for girls, who will eventually need to go en pointe. If you're worried about your child's feet, your first thought might be to take them to a podiatrist to get them orthotics.
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Answering Some Commonly Asked Questions About Ingrown Toenails
Proper foot care is vital for everyone; after all, when your feet hurt, this can interfere with your ability to stand or walk, even for a short time. With an injured foot, you might not even be able to drive; if the bottoms of your feet become numb or painful, they may slip off the pedals of a car or you may struggle to apply proper pressure, so you lose control of the vehicle.
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Common Foot Conditions and How to Deal With Them
Your feet are one of the most overworked parts of your body. Not only do they have to support your body weight as you walk, run or engage in other activities, but they are expected to do so while being enclosed in tight footwear. As a result, your feet are bound to develop one condition or another. Knowing how to discern what foot problem you are suffering from would make it easier for you to attend to it effectively.
About Me
If you are like me, you have probably been in embarrassed in the past about having thick, yellow or otherwise unsightly toenails. You may have even suffered pain from your toenails. Those statements used to describe me, but with the help of my family and podiatrist, my toenails have returned to a strong, clear and beautiful state. The journey wasn't always easy, and it forced me to ask a lot of questions and do a lot of research. As a result, I learned everything you can find in these blog posts. I see other people with painful looking toenails on the street, and I want to help them with some pointers, but walking up to strangers – however well intentioned – is a bit beyond my comfort levels so I decided to create this blog. I hope it helps and entertains you!