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Windsor couple brings home unwanted souvenir from trip

From the Windsor news article: A Windsor woman has a warning to travelers heading to tropical climates after claiming to have contracted Larva Migrans. As for advice for other travelers to the sunny south, Stephens suggests if your feet become incredibly itchy while on holiday, get it checked out right away. She also suggests you check with your resort to …

Foot and shoe fittings should be top of list for Cairns parents with children heading back to school

From the Carins Post news article: “Foot health should be treated like dental health,” he said. “Children should visit a podiatrist before they start school and undergo a check-up at least annually, or more frequently if they experience pain or other symptoms. “Better understanding how to properly care for young feet is vital in preventing lifestyle-limiting issues later in life.” …

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Best foot forward: walking festivals

From the Portfolio news article: Walking can not only be a gentle but effective form of exercise for all ages, but offers a rare opportunity to shut off, log out and connect with nature. For a full digital detox, ditch the GPS altogether and embark on a guided tour at one of the many walking festivals around the UK, allowing …

8 Reasons Why Your Feet Are Absolutely Killing You

From the Women’s Health news article: How often have you shoved your foot into a pair of sneakers that’s just maaaybe a half of a size too small? Or crammed your toes into narrow high heels and teetered around at a party until it feels like your arches will never go back to normal? Foot pain is alarmingly common: 77 …

These Simple Doctor’s Remedies May Help Alleviate Common Foot Pain

From the Foot Wear news article: Believe it or not, spring is just around the corner and time to enjoy the great outdoors. So don’t let foot pain prevent you from taking a walk in the park or a long-distance run. For those suffering with common heel pain, the issue may be plantar fasciitis, a foot condition many athletes such …

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Free foot care pilot project in Abbotsford, B.C. showing positive signs for patients

From the Globe and Mail article: The program in Abbotsford, about an hour’s drive east of Vancouver, is studying the impact of providing a free foot clinic to vulnerable patients in the dialysis unit. Poor circulation paired with neuropathy, a lack of sensation in the feet, means these patients are prone to developing open wounds and infections that put them …

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Strategies for running in the cold: ‘A little game you play with yourself’

From the Quad-City Times news article: A soggy layer of sweat, snot and spit formed in at least one runner’s balaclava nearly a mile from the finish line of the first 5K of 2018 in the Quad-Cities. That’s when Phil Young pulled his head covering below his chin, making it easier for him to breathe while consequentially exposing his nose …

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FDA approves first shock wave device made to heal wounds

From the Engadget news article: The Dermapace System claims it can speed healing of diabetic foot ulcers. Using “acoustic shock waves” to promote healing isn’t just for Overwatch, as Sanuwave has obtained FDA approval for its Dermapace System (Pulsed Acoustic Cellular Expression = PACE). Its approval is specifically to help heal foot ulcers in diabetic patients, where damage to blood …

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Foot Protection Essentials

From the OHS Online news article: A document listing severe work-related injuries reported to OSHA from Jan. 1, 2015, through March 31, 2017, is available online, and it makes sobering reading. Amputations, slips and falls, crushing injuries, and many more types of serious incidents from federal OSHA states are listed there. Slips and foot injuries are common, such as this …