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From the Poughkeepsie Journal news article: A lot of major health problems start to reveal themselves as foot trouble, even though many of us don’t pay attention to taking care of our feet until a problem arises. The foot is one of the most complex parts of the body, with 52 bones, 66 joints and more than 200 tendons, muscles …
From the CTV news article: Summer vacations are nearly over and for many of us that means back to work time. As we prepare to make the return, Dr. Ronald Lepow, a podiatrist at Baylor College of Medicine, in Houston, Tx., suggests adding a comfortable pair of shoes onto your new season shopping list, especially for those who work on …
From the Massage Mag news article: The majority of massage therapists spend most of their days on their feet while working on clients. This can result in foot pain and stiffness. However, there are certain actions massage therapists can take when it comes to looking after their feet, potentially preventing pain in this area before it even starts. Let’s take …
From the Express news article: OUR feet have a hard time of it. We walk all day on them, squeezing them into unsuitable shoes with pointy toes and killer heels. Then, come summer, when the shops are full of strappy sandals, we often wish we had taken better care of them. It can be a bit of a chore to …
From the Daily Telegraph news article: CAROLINE McCulloch’s job is about helping people put their best foot forward. Her background as a podiatrist and physiotherapist set the foundation for her new career as a footwear designer creating shoes with “body mechanics in mind for women to feel comfortable and confident in”. McCulloch, helped by her podiatrist husband Alan, says it …
From the MSN news article: Several beauty salons in Indiana have been fined and placed on probation over the alleged use of razor devices and scalpels to remove calluses from customers’ feet. Kenneth Jackey developed an infection in his right foot that resulted in the amputation of his right big toe after receiving a pedicure at a salon in Anderson, …
From the bloomberg news article: Podiatrist Vinaya A.S. has bumped across southern India in a bus-turned mobile clinic for 17 years, going village to village checking feet for the ulcer-causing effects of diabetes. These days, her key to staving off limb amputations comes down to one thing: food. Millets, to be precise. The ancient grains were a staple in India …
From the Diabetic Foot Online news article: Allowing podiatrists to give diabetic patients regular foot health screenings — which are usually done by primary care doctors — could save limbs, lives and money, according to a new policy brief from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. As many as 1 in 4 diabetic Californians develop damaging toe, foot and …
From the CTV news article: Employers in B.C. may no longer be allowed to force their female workers to wear high heels, with politicians offering support for a private member’s bill to ban the dress code on safety grounds. B.C. Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver is looking to make it illegal for businesses to enforce footwear requirements based on a …
From the Plataforma SINC study news release: As people get older, they experience changes in their foot morphology. If they do not change their shoe size along with these transformations, older people — most of whom choose the wrong shoes — suffer, among other things, anxiety, apathy, loss of balance and falls, according to a study by the University of A …