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Common foot problems

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Created on 05-08-2013

Athletes, diabetics and people with arthritis can have special foot problems.

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Common types of gait abnormalities

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Some gait issues are so common that they have names.

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Shoes for healthy feet

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Created on 05-08-2013

A good fitting shoe is very important. 

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Tennis balls help stretch feet

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Created on 05-08-2013

Put a tennis ball under your foot and roll it back and forth when sitting or standing (be secure). This will help stretch the four layers of muscles and stimulate the sensors on the feet providing critical information to your brain for balance purposes.

To stretch out the calf muscles, put the ball under your forefoot and keep your heel on the floor. Curl and lift your toes over the ball several times. This is a good warm-up prior to a walk or exercise class.

Use the ball with bare feet or with sticky bottom socks to avoid slipping or falling.

If you wear orthotics, keep your shoes on to ensure proper alignment of the feet that can affect the rest of the joints up to and including the spine.

Lay the foundation for good health with good foot care.

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Created on 05-08-2013

Lay the foundation for good health with good foot care.

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Simple workouts to stretch and strengthen your feet from Harvard Health

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Simple workouts to stretch and strengthen your feet from Harvard Health 

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Foot exercises

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Created on 05-08-2013

You are never too young or old to improve your foot health. Take them for a walk and do regular flexibility and resistance exercises.

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Foot tripod as our base of support

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Created on 05-08-2013

One of the important things we talk about in preventing fractures is the importance of posture and alignment. It all begins with your feet!

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