Monday, May 22, 2006

Heel Knots

I have enlarged "knots" on the back of my heels. What would be the best kind of shoe for me?

"Pronating" feet!

I have been told I have "pronating" feet & need orthotics. I was told they would cost $300/400. What would be your cost for custom made orthotics?

Foot problems lead to other health issues!

Can bad shoes or need of inserts or orthotics cause us to become tired quickly.

Diabetes and "Diabetic foot care!"

I am diabetic & I have heard that medicare offers "free shoes" for diabetics.
Do you participate in this kind of program?

What is Orthotics?

Orthotics
The science that deals with the use of specialized mechanical devices to support or supplement weakened or abnormal joints or limbs.
An Orthotic is an orthopedic appliance designed to straighten or support a body part.
from www.dictionary.com

What is an Orthotic?

An orthopedic appliance designed to straighten or support a body part.
from www.dictionary.com

Bad Orthotics

I have worn hard plastic orthotics for 5 years for my flat feet; although they help they also cause blisters. Is thier a better support system for me?

Blisters

I have worn hard plastic orthotics for 5 years for my flat feet; although they help they also cause blisters. Is thier a better support system for me?

Two sizes of feet?

I have miss-mate feet. My right foot is size 9 & my left is size 6. Where can I get miss-mate shoes?

Long Toe(s)

My second toe is much longer than my other toes and it makes finding comfortable shoes really hard. Any suggestions?

High Instep

I have a very high instep and pain in my arches. Can certain shoes and/or orthotics help me?

Heel Spurs

I have heel spurs with recurrent heel pain. Would orthotics help?

Arch Knots

I have painful "knots" on the inside of both of my arches and it is very hard to find comfortable shoes. Do you have any` suggestions?

Runner Info

I am a runner, when I do long runs the ends of my toes blister. Do you think my shoes are too short, or what is going on?

Heel Pain

I have constant pain in both of my heels. My doctor suggested it is probably plantarfascitis & I should consider orthotics for my feet. Do you agree?

Chemo-therapy

I am undrgoing chemo-therapy and my feet sell a lot; what shoe would you reccommend for me?

Foot positions

My right foot rolls inward and my left one outward when I walk. Would orthotics help me?

Corns

My toes seem to be curling up and forming painful corns what should i do regarding shoes and/or supports for my feet?

Curling Toes

My toes seem to be curling up and forming painful corns what should i do regarding shoes and/or supports for my feet?

Bunions

I have painful bunions; what is the best shoe for me to consider?

Tuesday, April 04, 2006

Can bad shoes or need of inserts or orthotics cause us to become tired quickly.

Why is foot health so important to diabetics?