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Are Cold and Warm Footbaths Good for an Athlete?
Both cold and warm footbaths are both beneficial for our health, so it’s best for athletes to incorporate them into their daily routine. Cold foot soaks are good in stimulating blood flow to the feet alongside reducing damage and pain to the muscles. On the other hand, a warm foot…
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What are The Benefits of Wearing an Insole for an Athlete?
Insoles are a type of orthotic that we insert into the bottom of our shoes before we wear them. Essentially, orthotics are devices that that we wear that influence how our skeletal structure move and function. Wearing insoles bring benefit to an athlete through three mechanisms: improving recovery, aligning the…
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Are Flat Feet a Disadvantage in Sports? Insights for Runners, Basketball Players, and Footballers
Flat feet can impact performance and injury risk differently across sports. Running, basketball, and football see varied effects, with running showing reduced speed and endurance, basketball exhibiting postural instability, and football risking knee injuries. Orthotics offer some mitigation.
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Bunion Socks, Bunion Correctors, and Toe Spacers: Which is For You?
Bunions, or hallux valgus, are foot deformities often caused by footwear like tight shoes and high heels. Non-surgical options for mild cases include bunion socks, correctors, toe spacers, shoes with wide toe boxes, and insoles. Factors like foot shape and muscle weakness also contribute to bunions. Strengthening lower limbs and…
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How Does Diabetes Affect the Feet and How Should You Take Care of Them?
When talking about foot health, the group of people that need to pay extra attention are diabetics. They have poor circulation to their feet so much so that a tiny prick can cause a life-threatening infection. What is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a medical condition caused when the body lacks…
