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Oofos Jandals and slides are helpful for a recovery shoe for many of our Clients. Oofos are constructed from a unique and proprietary, closed cell form which they have named, OOfoam technology. Which helps absorb 37% more impact than traditional foam footwear. We recommend these as a helpful adjunct when…
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As we age, our risk and fear of falling during normal day to day activity significantly increases. Approximately 30-40% of elderly individuals fall each year with 5 -15% resulting in serious injury. There are many factors that influence the risk of falls in the elderley and footwear is high…
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All right, so today what we’re going to talk about is creaky knees, knee arthritis and running. There’s a lot of talk out there that running will give you arthritis in your knees and is bad for your knees. One of the recent publications in the British Journal of Sports…
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Fungal Foot Infections are Common: Fungal foot infections are one of the most common reasons for patients coming into the clinic. Tinea Pedis is the most common fungal foot infection, and there are currently many topical applications that are suitable to treat this, like clotrimazole, miconazole and terbinafine. However, there…
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What is Runner’s Knee and Hip Pain? The Iliotibial band (ITB) is a large fibrous structure which runs from high up on the hip, down the outside of your leg, to insert into the lower leg (tibia), just below the knee joint. The ITB can be felt by bending the…
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