Medical Compression Stockings Compression stockings are a specialized hosiery designed to help prevent the occurrence of, and guard against further progression of, venous disorders such as edema, phlebitis and thrombosis. Compression stockings are elastic garments that apply pressure gradually –greatest at the ankle and decreases proportionately up the limb, worn around the leg, compressing the ---
Bunion: painful lump at the base of the big toe Its a bunion - misaligned big toe joint which can become red, swollen and tender. It is formed when the bone tissue at the base of the big toe joint moves out of place. The deformity forces the toe to bend toward the other toes. ---
Orthotic Inserts for Shoes There are seven types of orthotic inserts for shoes to prevent foot pain and treat foot problems, including Plantar Fasciitis, Bunion, Flatfeet, Corns and Calluses, Tendinitis, Plantar Warts, Reactive Arthritis, Morton’s Neuroma, Bursitis, Ingrown Toenails, Sprains and Strains, Sprained Ankle, Bone Spurs, and many more. Dress orthotics, sports orthotics, turbo ---
Let’s talk about foot arches! In construction or in architecture, an arch is a structure that is curved at the top and is supported on either side by a pillar, post, or wall. Just the same, our body is the structural masterpiece, and the arch of our foot is formed by the tarsal and ---
High Heels – Beauty and the Beast! The perfect pair of 4-inch heels can make any outfit, but with this comes suffering. High heels have the stigma of being bad for health and comfort, but this barely stops women from wearing them occasionally and often daily. There’s no doubt that they can accentuate a ---
What is orthopaedic footwear? Orthopaedic footwear gives you stability and freedom to be comfortable, walk pain-free with customized fit and support, and improve mobility to enjoy your everyday activities. Unique design of orthopedic shoes is an incorporation of added depth and forepart of the foot-bed, wide shank area for arch support and stability. ---
A Guide to Perfect Compression Stockings So your doctor have prescribed you a compression garment – socks, stockings, leggings etc. What’s next? You hear the name, and the first thing that comes to mind: “Aren’t they the ugly ones my grandmother used to wear?” No need to worry - ---
My compression stockings won’t stay up! Are you wondering why your compression stocking are sliding down when you walk? This article will answer this, and few other questions. Many of us can benefit from wearing compression stockings. We spend a lot of time on our feet and stockings help our ---
Your feet are a biological masterpiece Take care of them! Don’t take them for granted! Our feet can be compared to a finely tuned car, or space shuttle function of which dictates their complex design and structure. Did you know that our two feet contain a quarter all the bones of the body? ---
Get more out of your TRAINING, protect and energize muscles! Intelligent sportswear have been scientifically proven to improve blood flow, allowing athletes to reach higher speeds and greater performance using less energy. Compression socks apply consistent compression to the calf, allowing the arterial walls to relax and flow of the oxygen-rich blood to increase ---
