Consider Creating a Shoe-Free Home
Your shoes are probably dirtier than you think We all probably know at least one person, whether it is your friend, your sibling, or your mom, who INSISTS that everyone leaves their shoes at the front door. To a lot of
5 Tips to Find the Perfect Running Shoe
As the weather has gotten warmer, outdoor running season has kicked in to full swing. No more dusty gyms and noisy treadmills- just you, your feet, and the open road. The start of this new running season also means that you
Award Season Shoes Can Put Unnecessary Strain on Your Feet
Award Season Fashion Can Strain Feet Award season is one full of glitz and glamour. Designers and celebrities bring their A-game when it comes to fashion and every year they collaborate to create iconic looks that will be remembered for years
Top 6 Travel Shoe Recommendations
Dr. Nicole Freels, FACFAOM, C.Ped. was born with wanderlust in her blood. The only thing she loves more than escaping on a new adventure is finding a new travel shoe that won't slow her down. She's got energy for days! Here are
Bunched Up Orthotics In Your Shoe?
Sometimes orthotics and semi-custom insoles need to be trimmed to fit your shoe. It's a common misconception that a custom orthotic will fit all shoes and this 'bunched' orthotic question is one of the most common questions we get. You're not
Your Orthotic Prescription May Need An Adjustment
If you've been wearing your orthotics for years without an adjustment, your orthotics probably aren't supporting you the same way that they once did. Just like with eyeglasses, you need to regularly check your prescription, because our bodies change as we
Custom AFO: Expectation vs Reality
AFO stands for "ankle-foot orthosis" and can be the difference-maker in many patients lives. While some patients have never considered AFO bracing before, others have done some research and come up with more questions than answers. For example, some people expect
5 Gross Questions About Hookworms
Is The Hookworm Alive Inside Me? Yes, it’s alive. EEK! Cutaneous larva migrans are parasites in the Hookworm family that enter the body through the foot. The parasite can live inside you for a good amount of time (longer than you’d think!) and can cause itching,
Drop Foot and How Bracing Can Help
Do you suffer from drop foot? Drop foot is not a medical condition in itself, but a symptom of a cluster of different issues. It is a general problem lifting the front of the foot; thus, if you suffer from drop
No Such Thing as Perfect Feet
Think you have perfect feet? Not too wide, not to narrow, no bunions, pain free, moderate arch, and pretty toenails polished in pink? WRONG! There are no perfect feet! Even if you don’t have foot pain, other symptoms you are experiencing may