According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 29 million people in the United States have diabetes. While a shocking 86 million more Americans are pre-diabetic, their blood sugar levels are higher than most but not enough to be classified as diabetic. With the proper medical care, nutrition, management and even, lifestyle products, including diabetic shoes,…
Feet ground us. They allow us to walk, run and jump. Feet get us from point A to point B, and take on many of the tasks of our everyday lives, so they require extra special attention. When our feet are hurting, we soak our feet, we get foot massages and foot baths and rub our feet to make the…
Walking is probably the easiest thing we ever learn how to do. It is one thing we can do without needing to be taught, and we usually go ahead and equate it to other activities that are even easier; i.e. chewing gum. The more we do it, the less we think about it. So while you are walking and thinking…
Amputation is one of the hardest experiences to go through, and even more difficult to formulate a life after it. For many it is an emotional, physical, and mental obstacle. There is no denying its challenge. How do you Cope with Being an Amputee Don’t spend time blaming Learn New habits Accept limits Its ok to be angry Believe in…
Although there are many off-the-shelf braces, certain specific conditions may require a more custom approach to give you the most comfortable fit. What are the benefits of custom orthoses? What are Orthotics? Orthotics are inserts in footwear that are designed to support natural foot structure. They are designed to manage the patterns of stress and forces applied to the foot…
Usually, you don’t have a problem putting on your prosthesis. But sometimes it is just a miserable experience. And for whatever reason, its fit is not as comfortable as it used to be causing them to pinch and squeeze. Here are 5 tips to help you keep a comfortable prosthesis. How do you maintain a comfortable prosthesis fit? Talk to…
