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Sore knees getting the better of you? Learn possible causes and treatments

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Sore knees getting the better of you? Learn possible causes and treatments
Dealing with sore knees can be a difficult experience, especially when you are unsure of what’s causing it and how to make it go away.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Hot or Cold on My Feet? How to recover from an injury?

Tip & Tricks

Hot or Cold on My Feet? How to recover from an injury?
Nobody likes being injured! Injuries stop you from working and doing the fun activities that you love. Thankfully, there’s a trick to recovering quick. Today we will talk about how you can utilize cold and heat therapy to get back in action, fast!
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.
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?
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.