Category: Proper Footcare

Shopping for Snow Shoes

‘Tis the season… to reach deep into your closet and bring out your cold-weather attire for the winter! When it comes to layering up to brave the cold, most people think of hats, jackets, scarves, and mittens, but your footwear is also extremely important. In addition to being fashionable, you want your boots to be […]

5 Post-Thanksgiving Indoor Exercises

After an extended Thanksgiving weekend of eating pie, stuffing, and leftovers, and sitting on the couch talking to relatives, you might be itching for some physical activity. However, temperatures are plummeting and snow is piling up in Central New York, so exercising outdoors is not very desirable. Instead, here are 5 exercises you can do […]

Walking Your Dog: Good For You and Your Pet

What could be better than enjoying the cool autumn breeze, admiring the changing leaves, and spending some time with your beloved dog? If this sounds pleasant to you, then you might want to celebrate National Walk Your Dog Week from October 1st to October 7th! Walking has many health benefits, including: Weight loss Stress relief […]

Footwear For Playing Golf

The other weekend, the PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey marked the end of the men’s major golf championship season. Many of the world’s best golfers now have their eyes set on a gold medal at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. However, the beautiful weather in Central New York means […]

Circulation and Your Feet

Adequate blood circulation is absolutely essential for our body to function properly. Circulation benefits our cells in two ways: by supplying them with oxygen and nutrients, and by clearing them of carbon dioxide and other waste. Our legs and feet are packed with muscles and tissues, which means that they require constant blood flow to […]

Simple Foot and Toe Stretches

Stretching large muscles like the hamstrings, quadriceps, and calves seems like a no brainer to us when we are preparing to participate in activities like soccer, tennis, or dance. However, because they are so important in supporting our body weight, the feet and toes should not be neglected. If they are not cared for, they […]

Foot Care Tips During Pregnancy

When you are pregnant, so many changes happen throughout your body. With big hormonal increases and a growing belly, it’s no surprise that these changes affect the feet too! Especially as your baby grows, carrying all of that weight can result in foot and ankle issues so it is important to take extra care for […]

Pedicure Safety

In preparation for warmer weather, many people are thinking about how to prepare their feet for sandals and other spring footwear. One of the most popular things to do is to get a pedicure, because who doesn’t love their feet to be pampered? Before you go make your appointment though, it is important to be […]

5 Foot Care Tips for Dancers

A dancer relies on the foot and ankle for balance, support, and expression, so it is essential that they are in great health and condition. The foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 ligaments, tendons, and muscles, and they all work in a complex manner to support the entire body. Unlike many athletes […]

Stretching: Benefits and Tips

When your goal is to exercise, it is easy to feel apathetic about warm ups and stretches, but especially now that it is getting colder, it is important to take the time to get your body ready for activity. Your foot is a complex structure, with 26 bones and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments […]

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