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You Should Definitely Try Night Splints for Heel Pain
Heel Pain Pain over one of or both of your heels can be caused by many things. That list includes injury, foot ulcers, bone fractures, and others. One common cause is a condition called plantar fasciitis. As the name with the -itis suffix suggests, it’s the inflammation of the plantar fascia structure. The plantar fascia…
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The Short Foot Exercise (SFE) is the Best Thing That Happened to Flat Feet
If your flatfeet are causing you problems such as foot pain or ankle pain, then you definitely need to see a physician. Chances are that your doctor will firstly recommend non-surgical options to help with your condition, aside from giving painkillers. Of course, you would not want to go straight into the operation theater, right?…
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A Step-By-Step Guide for Choosing the Right Orthotic Insole for You
Been thinking for a while on which orthotics to choose? There are dozens of brands available on the market, and each of them sell up to a dozen more insoles. So, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. It’s easy to just search on Google and choose the bestselling orthotic on the top of the results page.…
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What are the Best Exercises for Peripheral Neuropathy?
What is peripheral neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy is a type of nerve damage affecting nerves that connect our brain to the rest of our body. Neuropathy literally means “nerve disease”. Peripheral refers to distal body parts such as the feet and hands. Peripheral neuropathy is commonly caused by diabetes. It usually affects the feet, in which…
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Do Diabetic Socks Really Work? (And Recommendations)
If you or your loved ones have diabetes, chances are, you’ve been recommended by the treating physician to wear diabetic socks. They even might have recommended some brands that you bought and tried. As a patient, it’s definitely understandable that you accepted your doctor’s advice without further thought. You wear these diabetic socks for some…
