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06/06/2011

With most foot problems, there are two main concepts in treatment:
1) reduce the symptoms, and
2) address the underlying cause.
Most times, addressing the underlying cause (esp. over-pronation) will also reduce the symptoms.

05/20/2011

I've been tying laces this way in my store for over two years and still haven't run into anyone who has seen this technique before. I do have my own variation that makes the knot much more secure. In the process of making the preliminary knot, keep a grip on the laces with the little fingers. (someday I'll make my own video)

Demonstrates the "Ian Knot" and compares it with the two most common shoelace knots. Besides being faster, the Ian Knot is also more symmetrical, works equal...

05/20/2011

Look for the Foot Solutions Mobile Unit at the Weight Watcher's Walk-It 5K on Sunday morning, May 22nd at Milwaukee's beautiful South Shore Park, located right along the shore of Lake Michigan, about 3 miles south of downtown.

RunSignUp.com provides a simple way to register for races.

02/26/2011

18 Things Your Feet Say About Your Health:

02/17/2011

Brain scans showed that among the walkers, the hippocampus had increased in volume by about 2 percent on average; in the others, it had declined by about 1.4 percent. Since such a decline is normal in older adults, “a 2 percent increase is fairly significant. Now, get out and go for a walk!

Researchers found that the hippocampus expanded in subjects who were assigned to walk three times a week.

02/17/2011

A staggering 72 percent of Americans say they do not exercise because foot pain prevents them from doing so. Don't let foot pain be an excuse. Come see us at Foot Solutions. You will be surprised how much we can help eliminate foot pain!

A staggering 72 percent of Americans say they do not exercise because foot pain prevents them from doing so, according to a recent survey by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). This finding, when viewed in light of the soaring rates of US obesity, as reported by the Centers for Diseas

02/17/2011

Q. Can anything be done to ease the discomfort of plantar fasciitis, commonly referred to as heel pain?

A. There are many solutions to alleviating the discomfort of plantar fasciitis; however, you must first understand what it is. Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the tissue on the bottom of the foot; it is one of the most common foot pains.

02/17/2011

A. (p.2)
Plantar fasciitis usually manifests itself as heel pain in either one or both feet, it tends to be worst in the morning and the pain can reduce throughout the day. Although uncomfortable, there are ways to help; anti-inflammatory medication and ice are a great way to ease inflammation along with stretching; in addition to proper support day and night.