To have strong feet you have to strengthen them through exercise and more physical activities. This is easy to do in the warm summer months because we tend to spend more time barefoot and wear lighter, thinner shoes and sandals. However, in the cold and wet winter months, many of us opt for bigger, thicker …
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One of the most common questions regarding the use of toe separators is “How long does it take for them to work?” And as you might expect, the answer is: it depends. There are many different factors that will influence an individual’s success with toe separators and this article aims to highlight some of the …
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Do you have a bunion? Probably a little bit. Many people have at least a very slight bunion due to the unfortunately ubiquitous Tapered Toe Box shape that’s designed into virtually all mainstream and conventional footwear. It’s not just dress shoes, cowboy boots, and stilettos that are too narrow, most casual and athletic footwear, including running …
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Back in the late 2000s, a barefoot running renaissance started to emerge. Runners and active folks of all types were intrigued by Vibram FiveFinger “toe shoes” (introduced in 2005) and inspired by Christopher McDougall’s Born to Run (published in 2009).
The RICE protocol — Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation — has been the most popular treatment method for acute musculoskeletal injuries since Dr. Gabe Mirkin coined the term in his popular 1978 Sportsmedicine Book.
Athletes! Many of you have sacrificed your feet to athletic footwear for far too long. It shouldn’t have to be this way. Sport-specific footwear is often full of the latest and greatest technology, designed to help protect the foot while enhancing athletic performance—yet basic human anatomy is ignored.
Shin splints, sometimes called medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) or tibial periostitis/fasciitis, are one of the most common lower leg injuries seen in athletics. Shin splint pain typically radiates along the medial and posterior edges of the shin bone (tibia) and is often associated with a sudden significant increase in activity, such as initiating a new training regimen or playing a new sport.
Yes. Correct Toes toe spacers can be worn inside of natural footwear or naturally shaped shoes. Look for the Correct Toes Approved™ designation.
The natural foot health journey starts at birth. Most of us are born with perfectly shaped feet that are teeming with the potential to become strong and balanced, adaptable to varying terrains and environments. Children’s foot health is typically simple at the beginning—most babies remain barefoot or in socks, allowing their toes to splay and …
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