Uncategorized Archives - Fixing Your Feet

Apr 22, 2015 · by John · In: Uncategorized Tagged: birthday shoes, birthdayshoes.com, minimalist footwear, minimalist shoes

Today I received an email asking for help in finding a certain type of footwear. Here’s the email. I'm looking for new shoes and thought you might have some expert counsel? I've loved my New Balance Vibram Minimus for three years and am ready for a true barefoot experience--I think. I keep hearing about the FiveFingers, but can't find them locally and am reluctant to order a pair without trying them on. I walk and do some cardio at the gym. Got any suggestions? I told her that I get an email …

Jul 29, 2012 · by John · In: Uncategorized Tagged: Arch Supports, Bandage, blister, blister care, blister donut, blister kits, Camp Staff, Donut Shape, Email, feet, First Night, Foot Care, Gauze, Hole In The Middle, Next Morning, Old School, Patch Job, patching blisters, Playing Tennis, School Patch, Severe Pain, Silver Dollar, Tennis Camp

One of my goals is to educate athletes about good foot care techniques. You may recall blog posts where I stress the importance of knowing how to do foot care and importantly, to know what’s best for your feet. I recently received an email from Rob, asking for some advice. Here’s Rob’s email: I have been running a modest 30 miles a week for a few years. Last weekend we attended a tennis camp and during the first night of drills during ball pick up (not during a drill or competitive play) …

Jul 1, 2012 · by John · In: Uncategorized Tagged: Alternative Medicine, Best Evidence, Image Of The Body, Left Foot, Massage Oil, Medical Condition, Page Questionnaire, Physical Act, Premise, Randomised Controlled Trials, Recliner Chair, Reflex Areas, Reflexologist, Reflexology Foot Massage, Reflexology Session, Right Foot, Saran Wrap, toenails, wikipedia, Zone Therapy

Have you ever had a foot massage? I had never had one until late in June. A while back I bought a Groupon coupon for a “reflexology” foot massage. Some of you are asking, what’s refexology? Here’s what Wikipedia says, Reflexology, or zone therapy, is an alternative medicine involving the physical act of applying pressure to the feet, hands, or ears with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques without the use of oil or lotion. It is based on what reflexologists claim to be a system of zones …

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Dec 4, 2011 · by John · In: Uncategorized Tagged: Appendages, blisters, calluses, Clipper, clippers, Dead Skin, Drug Store, Emery Board, Flat Feet, Foot Bunions, Foot Care, Foot Cream, google, hammer toes, Nasty Feet, Pavement, Puncture Wounds, Quality Foot, Scars, Scrapes, Slant, toenail care, toenails

Well, not nasty in that sense. Nasty in how they look, smell, or feel. I could have put an image on this page showing nasty feet. Believe me, Google has lots that would turn your stomach. I choose not to make you gag. Instead I have some solid advice. Some athletes struggle with nasty feet. Years of running and pounding that pavement or dirt with these valuable appendages, quick showers, no showers, sticky socks, calluses, ingrown toenails, long untrimmed toenails, Athlete’s foot, new blisters, …

Apr 2, 2010 · by John · In: Uncategorized Tagged: barefoot running, Vibram FiveFingers

These Vibram FiveFingers changed my life! This simple statement caught my attention last weekend while spending six days at a writers' conference near Santa Crux, California. The lady showing me her footwear discovery was about 70 years old. She told me how as a child she injured both heels and had struggled with bad footwear and could not run - even walking hurt. Then she found Vibram FiveFingers. Now she runs and recently finished a 5KM race. She showed me how she runs on the balls of her …

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Jun 19, 2009 · by John · In: Uncategorized Tagged: compression socks, feet, foot veins, Tired legs

Last week I posted an article on compression socks. This is a short follow-up to explain a bit more of the benefits of these socks. Leg problems are widespread throughout the world, but what most people don't know is that approximately 90% of leg disorders originate in the veins. If you have tired, aching legs, or if you see the beginning of varicose veins, it is time to learn how to improve the health of your venous circulation. Vein problems can progressively worsen over time and can affect …

Nov 30, 2008 · by John · In: Uncategorized Tagged: feet, feet gifts, Foot Care, gifts for your feet

A few days ago I published the November issue of my Fixing Your Feet E-zine. I wanted to share the best of the best Christmas gift list for your feet. If you saw the list there, I apologize for the duplication, but I wanted to make sure both the e-zine and the blog subscribers saw it. You’ll see most of these are available at <strong>ZombieRunner.com</strong>. They have easily become the place to shop for all your foot care supplies, along with a huge assortment of other supplies – …

Oct 31, 2008 · by John · In: Uncategorized Tagged: buying socks, socks

Buying socks is not a rocket science purchase. However there are a few important tips to remember when looking for socks. Here are my favorite tips: Buy socks that fit your feet. The heels, toes, and length should fit snugly without sagging or being stretched too tight. Socks that are too big will bunch up and cause friction and skin irritation. Socks that are too small can cause the toes and joints to rub harder against the socks. Turn the socks inside out and look at the toe seams. Avoid …

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Aug 30, 2008 · by John · In: Uncategorized Tagged: heel fissures

Back on August 16th, I wrote an article on heel fissures called “Fissures – Cracks in the Skin.” I received a comment from a reader, which is worth sharing. Gail wrote: “I just ready your most recent e-newsletter article about heel fissures. The most effective way my husband Sid and I have dealt with these when they occur is by super-glueing them together. They heal quickly and the pain is gone immediately. The hardest thing is reaching back to glue them (it's easier to have someone else do …

Aug 30, 2008 · by John · In: Uncategorized

FIXING YOUR FEET E-zine Volume 8, Issue 8, August 2008 ~ John Vonhof, Footwork Publications ~ Copyright, August 2008, All rights reserved THIS ISSUE IN SUMMARY ~ This issue has an editorial Change that Patch, and an article, Badwater and my Feet. It also has information on foot care resources, a foot care tip, a story on finding time for your sport, a new bad feet photo, information on the ElliptiGo Glide Bike, and a scary piece on the obesity epidemic. PURPOSE ~ The Fixing Your Feet E-zine …

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