FIXING YOUR FEET E-zine – Calcium & Band-Aids
Volume 5, Issue 11a, November 2005 John Vonhof, Footwork PublicationsCopyright, November 2005, All rights reserved THIS ISSUE IN SUMMARY My editorial is on bones and the importance of bone-building...
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Cold & Heat Therapy
Injuries can be helped by the use of cold and heat therapy. Each has its place in the rehabilitation phase of an injury as they help healing by reducing swelling, reduce pain, and promote circulation....
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Foot and Ankle Strengthening Exercises
On October 30th I wrote about ankle sprains and promised to give readers some strengthening exercises. I wrote the piece and scheduled it to run on November 1st. Then, for some reason, it failed and I...
View ArticleHeat Therapy
Heat therapy is used less often than cold therapy. Heat therapy is recommended only after swelling and inflammation have subsided (usually at 48 to 72 hours after an injury). The heat increases blood...
View ArticleCombination Cold & Heat Therapy
We’ll continue our look at cold and heat therapy. A combination of cold and heat therapy can be used 48 to 72 hours after an injury. This can be easily accomplished by alternating the use of cold and...
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Cold and Heat Therapy Products
There are many cold and heat packs available. The list below includes options proven to work well for athletes. Along with cold and heat packs are the many topical creams and gels. Products like...
View ArticleKnock Your Socks Off
It is important to check your feet and give them the same care that you give the rest of your body. Remember that when you have your next physical or see your doctor. November is National Diabetes...
View ArticleFIXING YOUR FEET E-zine – C-Peds
Volume 5, Issue 11b, November 2005 John Vonhof, Footwork PublicationsCopyright, November 2005, All rights reserved THIS ISSUE IN SUMMARY The feature article is about Certified Pedorthists. Products...
View ArticleThe Anatomy of Footwear
By understanding the parts of a shoe or boot, people can make informed choices about which walking shoe, running shoe, crosstrainer, or boot is best for their activity—and for their feet. The parts of...
View ArticleThe Importance of Walking
Does staying healthy interest you? It should. A moderate level of physical activity, such as walking 30 minutes a day, lengthened life by 1.3 years and added 1.1 more years without cardiovascular...
View ArticleHow Important is Your Footwear Choice?
In today’s marketplace, we are in a shoe buyer’s heaven. Everywhere we turn, there’s a shoe store and in almost every magazine, there are ads galore for new shoes and boots. But are all things equal?...
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The Changing Footwear Market
In the not too distant past, footwear was easy to buy. There were running shoes, mainly for the road, and a few with tougher outersoles for trails. And there were hiking boots. There were a handful of...
View ArticleFIXING YOUR FEET E-zine – Christmas Gift Ideas and the Reebok Pump 2.0
Volume 5, Issue 12a, December 2005 John Vonhof, Footwork Publications Copyright, December 2005, All rights reserved THIS ISSUE IN SUMMARY My editorial is on the Reebok Pump Wrapshear shoe. But for...
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Happy Feet! Booklet is Ready
After a long wait, my new booklet, Happy Feet! Foot Care Advice for Walkers and Travelers is in stock and ready for the walkers in your life. Whether you walk for health or fitness, for the fun of...
View ArticleBrand Loyalty in Footwear
When athletes talk about footwear, you often hear, “Be loyal and don’t jump from brand to brand or style to style." So, how true is that statement? Let’s look at a few different perspectives on the...
View ArticleHow I Buy Shoes
When I shop for shoes I tend to pick companies I have had good experiences with, and know by reviews and research that they make quality shoes. I bought a pair of Saucony shoes many years ago and...
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Pedicures for Men
A local newspaper, the Modesto Bee, in central California, recently carried a story about Nails by David Lee, a salon in Modesto. It seems the owner, David Lee, has discovered a great way to get men...
View ArticleFIXING YOUR FEET E-zine – Blistershield, Buffs, SkinMD, and more…
Volume 5, Issue 12b, December 2005 John Vonhof, Footwork PublicationsCopyright, December 2005, All rights reserved THIS ISSUE IN SUMMARY The feature article is about BlisterShield & SportShield....
View ArticleCold Feet? Let’s Warm Them Up
Many times in the winter we go outside for a walk or run and end up with cold feet. Is it our shoes, socks, or something else? Let’s look at several causes and solutions. Our shoes can easily be...
View ArticleDry and Cracked Feet?
It’s that time of year when the effect of cold and the dryness in the air has a negative effect on our skin. If the skin on your hands is cracking from being outside, you can bet your feet are also...
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