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Leg Swelling (Edema) – What you need to know

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Leg Swelling (Edema) – What you need to know
Swelling, also known as edema, affects millions of people worldwide. This is a buildup of excess fluid in parts of the body, typically the lower legs or lower arms, that has become congested or “stuck” and is struggling to clear out of the area.
Suffering from ankle pain? We can help!

Footwear

Suffering from ankle pain? We can help!
Do you suffer from chronic ankle pain? Do you want to know what could be causing this pain and how can it be helped?
Foot injuries from exercising and running

Footwear

Foot injuries from exercising and running
Foot injuries may be a common occurrence in active people, but don’t let that stop you from doing what you love.  Let’s learn how you can reduce the likelihood of injury!
Vascular Health – Caring for Your Veins

Medical Conditions

Vascular Health – Caring for Your Veins
Our veins play a vital role in carrying blood back to the heart, but vein-related issues in the legs are common and can lead to discomfort. Varicose veins, spider veins, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are among the most frequent vascular problems affecting adults. If you experience heaviness, aching, or swelling in your legs, it may be due to one of these conditions. Thankfully, compression socks provide an effective, simple solution for managing symptoms, preventing further problems, and supporting long-term vein health.
Product Review for those who suffer from Plantar Fasciitis – Rapid Aid

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Product Review for those who suffer from Plantar Fasciitis – Rapid Aid
Plantar fasciitis is a common and painful foot condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes, becomes inflamed or strained.
Cortisone injections are not just for knees!

Medical Footcare

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?
Foot injuries from Exercising and Running

Footwear

Foot injuries from Exercising and Running
Have you experienced a foot injury from exercising? Have you ever strained your foot trying to stay active? Foot injuries are unfortunately quite common.
Common causes for foot pain on the tops of your feet

Medical Footcare

Common causes for foot pain on the tops of your feet
Dealing with foot pain can be a real challenge. Our feet take us where we want to go and dealing with pain in them isn’t fun.
Why buddy tape a toe?

Medical Footcare

Why buddy tape a toe?
If you injure a toe, there is something you can do at home to quicken healing…buddy taping.
I stepped on broken glass and now it’s really red and swollen. What should I do?

Medical Footcare

I stepped on broken glass and now it’s really red and swollen. What should I do?
Our feet carry us around day-to-day and are therefore exposed to small and large objects alike.   Stepping on something sharp like glass, can pose a serious risk to your health and wellbeing.  Depending on the size of the glass shard and how deeply it has embedded itself into the skin and underlying tissues, the injury could be a minor or major issue.