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Do your feet need end of summer care?

You have been enjoying the beautiful summer weather. Kicking off your shoes, walking around the pool or with your toes in the sand at the beach. Life is good. Summer is a great time to get outside and do more, but have you been taking care of your feet? Do your feet require some end-of-summer care to prepare for fall?

by Bioped Footcare
August 22, 2022
5 minutes read

Foot Conditions Alleviated With Properly Fitted Footwear — Foot pain can negatively affect day to day life. If you’re suffering with foot pain, it may be time to take a look at the shoes you’re wearing and how well they actually fit.

How does compression work? — Compression socks can be a lifesaver for people who sit or stand for long periods of time. Whether you have a condition that causes swelling or not, compression socks can be used to allow you to do more while moving through your busy day.

Why do my heels hurt in the morning? — If you wake up and feel a sharp pain in the heel of your foot, you may have a condition known as Plantar Fasciitis!

How To Reclaim Your Golf Game With Knee Bracing

If there’s one thing we’ve all accomplished this year, it’s that so many of us have now taken up the ever so popular summer sport; the game of golf.

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Hiking – can you use regular running shoes to hike? — Depending on the weather conditions and hiking environment, shoes like the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 are built for outdoor activities. Now you can hike with a lightweight shoe!

Taping & cortisone can keep you active! — Learn about how Taping and Cortisone can help ease foot pain and get you back on the right track!

Cortisone injections are not just for knees! — Cortisone shots are commonly used to treat inflammation and pain in the shoulders, back, hands, hips and knees. Did you know they can also be used for the FEET?

Is knee “popping” hindering your daily power walk? 5 tips to help. — Knee popping or crepitus, also known as a noisy joint, can be caused by a number of different things. Learn how 5 tips to helps you do more.

How can a callus become a wound — The bottoms of our feet are subjected to pressure and friction when we walk, run, climb, jump, and even sit. If the skin on our feet endures enough pressure and friction, callus may develop.

Toenail Bracing – the newest no surgery solution for ingrown toenails. — What is an ingrown nail? An ingrown nail occurs when a portion of one or both sides of the nail pierces through the sulcus or skin surrounding the nail. It can be painful causing the surrounding skin to appear red, swollen and tender to the touch. Learn more about ingrown toenails and how nail bracing can help!