Check Your Insoles Regularly And Replace When NecessaryAbout two and a half years ago I bought a new pair of "walking about" shoes. My walking about shoes are for everyday use. Going to the store, walking the dogs, walking to the library (which is a path less traveled these days). This part …

The Role Of Orthopedic Shoes In Fall Prevention Strategies Fall Prevention If the risk of falling is a consideration for you or a loved one then the role of orthopedic shoes in an effective fall-prevention strategy is an important one. Each year 350,000 Americans fall and break a hip. …

What causes Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain) and how Pedors Shoes HelpIn medical terms, plantar fasciitis resulting in heel pain is a result of an abnormal force pulling upon the plantar fascia and medial intrinsic foot muscles attached to the calcaneus.If those muscles are overworked (perhaps due to …

The Shoe Surfing Handmaid : A Tale of Woe. Finding the right shoe for your loved one. Finding footwear for someone with swollen feet can be a challenge. You’d be forgiven for thinking that a quick trip to the mall or a stand alone big box shoe store and you’d be done in no time at all. After figh …

Orthotics Are The Solution for Metatarsalgia Background: The metatarsal bones are five long bones in the foot. Many people have a common disorder called metatarsalgia that affects the metatarsal bones and joints of the ball of the foot, just before the toes and most prevalent under 2nd, 3rd …

Pedorthist Recommends Pedors Shoes For Various Foot ProblemsAs a Pedorthist of 30 years, I see many individuals that benefit from Pedors footwear, especially nursing home residents. The Pedors shoe has many great benefits for patients in this environment.1. The shoes are light weight with a velcro …