Therapeutic shoes are the recommended footwear for people with diabetes. Diabetics have an increased risk of foot problems due to poor circulation and nerve damage that occurs in the feet. Diabetics are unlikely to feel an injury in that area because of the nerve damage, which leaves them at risk of getting infections and … Continue reading Advantages of Wearing Therapeutic Shoes
Arthritis is one of the most common diseases affecting the musculo skeletal system, particularly the joints. People over 55 years old often suffer from this disability in many industrialized countries. Let’s talk about the disease itself, the people it affects and how it affects them, the impact of its symptoms on daily activities, how to … Continue reading Coping with Arthritis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is one of the most common blood clotting disorders experienced by people who spend prolonged periods of time standing or sitting (or basically staying in the same position) – such as office employees. The blood clot forms in the deep veins of the thighs or lower legs. There are instances … Continue reading Did You Know You Can Get DVT Just from Working in an Office?
For most modern women, walking can gradually become a chore. There are a lot of different deformities and problems that plague the feet because of our fast paced lifestyles. You can get blisters from constantly wearing tight shoes, or you can gradually develop a hammertoe from wearing high heels that force your toes to … Continue reading How to Prevent Hammertoes, Calluses, and Other Foot Irritations
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when the blood clots in a vein, predominantly in the leg. The condition is potentially life threatening and it can affect anyone of any gender, race, age, or physical condition. It is caused by prolonged inactivity. Sitting in the same position for a prolonged period of time is one … Continue reading Graduated Compression Socks and Deep Vein Thrombosis
