Foot Care Products Archives - Page 11 of 12

Nov 30, 2009 · by John · In: blister care, Foot Care, Foot Care Products, Health Tagged: blister kits, blister prevention, blisters, engo, heel patches, kinesio-tex tape

I have been a fan of ENGO blister prevention products since I first learned about them, more than two years ago. Their Blister Prevention Patches work on insoles, over the edges of insoles to the inside of the shoe, in the heel counter - anywhere there is friction. By reducing friction, they reduce pain associated rubbing that causes hot spots and blisters. Until now, they only offered Blister Prevention Patches in small and large ovals and rectangles. I am glad that ENGO has several new …

Nov 22, 2009 · by John · In: Foot Care, Foot Care Products, Health Tagged: Artemis Woman, callus, calluses, Foot Care, Heel Smoother Pro

This past spring I discovered the Heel Smoother Pro made by Artemis Woman. I called the company and talked to one of the owners about the product. They make several versions of the Heel Smoother and after learning about each; I ordered the Heel Smoother Pro and a spare set of their DuraCrystal tips. Over the past months, my wife and I have used it to control calluses and keep our feet smooth. I also took it to Badwater this past summer and used it on several runners' feet. The DuraCrystal tips …

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Nov 21, 2009 · by John · In: Foot Care, Foot Care Products, Footwear Products Tagged: Foot Care, foot care rating system

After more then ten years of writing about feet, I am implementing a five star rating system for ideas and products related to foot care. Future blog posts will show rating - between 1 and 5 red stars. Over the next month, I will update my website to also show the ratings. Here's a sample: Obviously, the rating will be somewhat subjective - from my point of view. But I will take into account what I hear others saying about the products and reviews from other sources. When I write a blog post …

Nov 8, 2009 · by John · In: blister care, Foot Care, Foot Care Products Tagged: 2nd Skin. Spenco 2nd Skin, blister care, blisters, patching blisters

Most athletes today have heard of Spenco 2nd Skin. It comes in one-inch squares and three-inch circles. Two pieces of thin film cover a soft gel substance - similar to a skin substitute. To use it, peel off the blue film from one side and apply that side over your hot spot or blister. Whether you remove the film from the other side is your choice. For years, 2nd Skin has been the product of choice for patching blisters. Similar competitive products are available - and what I say here applies to …

Oct 17, 2009 · by John · In: Foot Care, Foot Care Products Tagged: blister care, Foot Care, moleskin

I am not a moleskin fan. Two weeks ago I was inundated with rolls and rolls of the stuff. I worked medical at the San Francisco Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk. There were over 1400 walkers and more than 280 volunteers. The walkers walked 60 miles over three days - in an effort to raise money for breast cancer research. The experience was great. I always go to these events with my foot care box, a yellow toolbox loaded with all my 'tools.' The rest of the medical team loved that I had extra tools that …

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Jul 11, 2009 · by John · In: blister care, Foot Care, Foot Care Products, Footwear Tagged: Drymax socks, Foot Care, socks

Socks. They seem so simple but have become very complex. Socks in their most common form are a tube (of sorts) that is knit from fabric and pulled on your feet while wearing shoes. They sound simple. It is the types of fabrics and how they are made that has become complex. There has recently been a lot of discussion on the use of lubricants and powders with socks, and more specifically, Drymax socks. I posed the question to Bob MacGillivray of Drymax Socks. Here is his response. I will have …

Jun 12, 2009 · by John · In: Foot Care Products, Footwear Products Tagged: AmesWalker Compression Socks, compression socks

Whether you are walking on the golf course, out for your regular workout or running a marathon, often times your legs and feet will feel swollen or achy when you are finished. There is an easy solution that can help your legs and feet feel better: compression socks. Wearing compression socks can help increase blood flow, more evenly distribute muscle strain and help legs feel less fatigued. These products used to be considered only for people with medical conditions or circulatory problems but …

May 17, 2009 · by John · In: Foot Care, Foot Care Products, Health, Sports

Are you looking for better balance, faster rehabilitation and improved sports performance - and stronger ankles? Regardless of your age or ability, daily use of a balance board or wobble board is an asset to your fitness, health and well-being. You'll experience improved balance, coordination, body awareness, core strength and stability. Personal trainers and physical therapists often recommend wobble boards. Fitterfirst balance training fitness equipment and rehabilitation aids are made by an …

Apr 26, 2009 · by John · In: Foot Care, Foot Care Products Tagged: bodyglide, Foot Care, hydropel, lubricants, SportsShield, SportsSlick, vaseline

A few months ago, received an email asking if I could comment on the use of Vaseline or petroleum covered with powder. Cas Camara, of Florida, was going to run the Brazil 135 and was looking for feedback. I responded: "Vaseline is the old-time standard for a lubricant-but it has problems. The problem is that it is sticky and attracts grit, gust, sand, and whatever the athlete comes in contact with. It tends to also cake up over time and can almost harden over time on socks, shorts, or other …

Apr 1, 2009 · by John · In: Foot Care Products Tagged: foot stretching, heel pain, optp, plantar fasciitis pain, stretch ez

While aiding in physical mobility and flexibility, the Stretch EZ's cradle design encompasses the foot allowing for a comfortable stretch to the foot, heel, Achilles tendon, hamstring, quadriceps, inner/outer thigh and calf. Made of a comfortable poly laminate and webbing, this unique stretching aide assists in the treatment of plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, calf, thigh, hip and low back strains and injuries. Strap loops allow for personal control of each stretch. For more information or to …

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