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Survey finds 31% of runners have tried minimalist footwear
Some report more pain, some less By Chris Klingenberg A significant percentage of avid runners have tried running in minimalist shoes, according to a recent survey-based study in which runners reported...
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Shoes, orthoses improve muscle activation onset in unstable ankles
In the KU Leuven study, participants shifted from a double-leg stance to a single-leg stance. (Photo courtesy of Bart Dingenen, PhD, PT) Custom insoles have greatest effect By John C. Hayes A study of...
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Central Florida Foot and Ankle Center
Podiatry practice adds retail component for one-stop service By Nancy Shohet West | Photos by Denise Budde Like most podiatrists and podiatric surgeons, Tatiana Wellens-Bruschayt, DPM, and Maria...
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Althea’s Footwear Solutions
Collaborative staff provides stable foothold for growing company By Catherine M. Koetters At Althea’s Footwear Solutions in Everett, WA, teamwork is key to building loyal customers and an expanding...
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Bunion surgery: Evolution of postoperative protocols
Research is starting to reveal that early weightbearing, physical therapy, or both after hallux valgus surgery is not as risky as some practitioners once thought, and such new postoperative protocols...
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Seeking shoe closure: Laces vs alternatives
The footwear industry is teeming with alternatives to traditional shoelaces—including Velcro, no-tie elastic systems, and clutch reel technology—that may offer advantages for certain individuals. But...
View ArticleBirkenstock Arran
Birkenstock is no longer just sandals and clogs. The Arran leather sneaker, available in white (pictured) or black, updates the original iconic Birkenstock footbed with a genuine leather upper, an...
View ArticleAnodyne Men’s Casual Dress Shoe
The No. 52 men’s casual dress shoe from Anodyne is designed to embody the definition of an anodyne, bringing customers a sense of soothing and comfort. This lightweight (8.8 oz) shoe features an oiled...
View ArticleBranier BR-4 Athletic Shoe
Branier’s BR-4 is a custom low-top athletic-style shoe that is tailor-made to address the needs of individual patients. Designed with a cosmetic semisurgical opening and padded tongues and collars, the...
View ArticleVionic Cozy Juniper
Vionic is excited to announce the arrival of its new autumn/winter line of shoes with refreshing arch support in the warm colors of fall. Vionic’s top seller is the company’s newest addition, the Cozy...
View ArticleArcopédico’s L19 Bootie
Suitable for work, travel, and everywhere in between, Arcopédico’s top-selling L19 bootie offers comfort, support, and style in one great daily wear boot. Made with the company’s Lytech fabric, these...
View ArticleMephisto Hawai
The Hawai casual oxford for women offers the features that customers have come to expect from the Mobils by Mephisto collection, but adds contemporary design features and styling, including a trendy...
View ArticleApex Men’s Classic Moc – Open to Toe
The Men’s Classic Moc, the newest Biomechanical Ambulator from Apex, has ½” removable depth in three layers for easy adjustment when patients need more room to accommodate edema or ankle foot orthoses....
View ArticlePed-Lite Megan
Ped-Lite’s newest shoe, Megan, is an all-leather dress sandal that brings the latest unique look to an industry thirsty for style. Offered in black, the Megan’s high quality leather and contrasting...
View ArticleDr. Comfort Athletic Shoes
Dr. Comfort’s newest athletic shoes for men and women with diabetes feature bold colors, a virtually seamless design, breathable mesh uppers, and lightweight construction. Men’s styles Jason and Chris...
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Look out below: injury risk on the trampoline
Trampoline use, both in backyards and in large recreational parks, is up. So are injuries incurred on the equipment, including fractures with potentially serious long-term sequelae. Some groups advise...
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When the shoe doesn’t fit: footwear in Down syndrome
Photo courtesy of Brian and Sarah Haigler, in memory of Maddy Haigler. These children often have wider, more flexible, and more pronated feet than typically developing kids that don’t fit well into...
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Walking study in CP highlights need for tailored orthotic prescription
Photo courtesy of Cascade Dafo. Effects of AFOs on distance, speed vary By Larry Hand A recent study demonstrates the importance of personalizing prescriptions for ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) in...
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Excess weight affects foot loading, peak pressure even in young kids
Weight loss may improve function By Katie Bell Overweight and obese children present with higher overall foot loading and a disproportional impact on the midfoot and longitudinal arch, with those as...
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Lower body conditioning may cut upper body injury risk in softball
Safety of underhand pitching overrated By Hank Black Better pre- and offseason lower-body conditioning may help prevent some serious overuse injuries to the upper extremities of young female fast-pitch...
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