International Podiatry Day to be held on 8 October 2018 Raising the awareness for Podiatry

05 Oct

Paris, October 2018 – International Podiatry Day (IPD) held each year to draw attention to foot health and podiatry with the general public, other health professions and government health officials about the impact and the dangers of foot and ankle ailments, is to take place this year on Monday 8 October. Individuals, healthcare professionals and organisations worldwide are expected to …

LISTEN: What Being Homeless Means For Foot Health

04 Oct

From the WFPL news article: Rows of tables were set up with homeless service providers on Wednesday at the Salvation Army in Louisville. It was a day to help connect homeless people with housing, food, jobs and other social service programs. As WFPL’s Lisa Gillespie reports, volunteers also washed the feet of those attending — in a recognition that foot …

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How caring for your feet affects your body and workplace health

02 Oct

From the Ladders news article: “Your feet and toes must be kept healthy. … Proper alignment is like an email address — if one letter is off, the entire message is compromised.” Any house that’s constructed starts with the foundation. And the foundation of an organization or company is the mission statement – the crux of what it does. In …

Zivot Limb Preservation Centre Opens in Calgary

27 Sep

On Wednesday September 26, 2018, the generous donation of Dr. Mark Zivot enabled the launch of the Zivot Limb Preservation Centre, at the 5th Floor Vascular Clinic of the Peter Lougheed Centre (3500 26 Ave NE, Calgary). The Zivot Limb Preservation Centre seeks to advance excellence in patient care, education and research related to diabetic foot disease and amputation prevention. …

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A 4-Year-Old Developed Sepsis After Shopping for Shoes Without Socks

06 Sep

From the Health news article: A mother’s warning about back-to-school shopping has gone viral after her daughter developed a serious infection and nearly died after trying on shoes at a store in the United Kingdom. The 4-year-old child wore sandals to the store and was barefoot while she tried on other shoes, her mother said, which may have allowed her …

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These 6 Changes In Your Feet Could Indicate Health Problems

04 Sep

From the Medical Daily news article: Sometimes, you need to look down to know what’s up. Your feet can be extremely helpful in sending health signals to let you know about an underlying disease or medical condition. “Many, many people with diabetes are diagnosed first because of foot problems,” said Marlene Reid, a foot specialist based in Illinois. “Signs of …

Hey, Quick Question: Are Flip-Flops ‘In’ Again?

31 Aug

From the fashionista news article: Dr. Gary Prant, a podiatrist at Arbor Foot Health Center in Austin, Texas (and my dad!), advises avoiding wearing them on any trek of considerable distance. He also recommends wearing more supportive flip-flops by brands like Noat, Birkenstock and Teva, but discourages wearing the flimsier versions all together. “Those flip-flops are like going barefoot with …