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Nail Trauma and What to Do…

How many times have I said that its the smallest things that tend to cause the most pain? Well if you havent heard it before or read previous blogs, Ill give you another example of such a thing. Your toenails. Yes, you read it correctly, your toenails. Its hard to imagine that dead skin, for […]

Custom Orthotics

The world of shoe inserts is vast and confusing. Like new and expecting parents entering Babies R Us for the first time, you are not quite sure where to start and which one is right for you. They all look comfortable and appealing, especially the ones with gel. Television commercials lure you in with catchy […]

The Zombie Issue

For some time now we have been inundated with one zombie related story after another. If you are like me, you have had quite enough of watching these shows with people making the same mistakes over and over again. One big mistake is that they choose to fight instead of run. The other mistake is […]

Staying Strong: How to Prevent Achilles Pain

We all have our limits depending on the situation that we find ourselves. In the summer, you may only be able to take so much time in the sun. We can only spend so much on souvenirs while on vacation and stay up by the campfire until our body gives out after a day full […]

Stilettos OR Platforms

This is for all you fashion fanatics AND shoe junkies; woman OR man. If you have spent any length of time staring at the shoes in your closet trying to decide Stiletto vs. Platform, then hopefully this will assist you and while at the same time keeping your feet fabulous and happy. Lets first define […]

Post Marathon Foot Care

Running has become a sport. Some, I daresay, have even become addicted to running. Everywhere I look there seems to be some new marathon or marathon going on. People it seems are always training for the next race. It has become an epidemic in its own right. There are countless articles and training tips on […]

Shining the Light on Preventing Blisters

Are you a runner looking for a crazy, fun adventure? You need to check out the Blacklight Run happening July 12, 2014 in Houston, TX. You and hundreds of others will complete the 5K in UV neon glowing madnessit is a running race like no other! If you run regularly, chances are you have experienced […]

The Fibular Fracture, Woe of the Astro’s

For all you die hard Houston Astros fans, there is always hope of tomorrow. Just remember that things cant get any worse when you are already at the bottom. Hang tough and support your team, even through the rocky times. Lets face it, we have a history of our sports teams having high expectations that […]

How to Achieve Freedom During a Non

If you injured yourself or went through foot or ankle surgery, you might find yourself in a non-weight bearing period. You might feel like there are all sorts of things you can no longer do and that makes you feel rather limited. But there are things you can do in order to achieve a certain […]

Flip Flops and Bunions are Not a Match Made in Heaven

There are many great pairings that just seem made to be together: bacon and eggs, Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire, and salt and pepper. What is your favorite match made in heaven? If you have bony bumps on the side your feet, the tell-tale sign of bunions, it may not be the best to match […]