Make Sure Your Feet Are in Good Health Before Race Day with These Tips
Running is a great way to keep in shape, and it’s fun, too. But it’s a lot less fun – and can be quite painful – if you don’t look after your feet properly. Here are some easy ways to make sure your feet are in tip-top condition before race day comes...
The Evolution of Socks and Compression Sleeves
For decades, socks were just another part of an athlete’s wardrobe. Only in relatively recent times has the importance of socks been fully appreciated by many athletes. This period has also seen the emergence of compression sleeves, first for use in the...
3 Ways to Treat Athlete’s Foot
Your foot starts itching, cracking and even blistering. You made the mistake of walking barefoot in the showers at the gym, or accidentally brushing your foot against someone who has athlete’s foot already. A fungal infection that grows on the skin of your foot,...
When to See a Podiatrist about Your Foot Problems
Our feet are important to us, and given how complex they are, it’s no wonder! Our feet contain a combination of 26 bones, 33 joints, and 126 muscles, nerves, and ligaments. Without those we wouldn’t be able to use our feet for a variety of activities, from...