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Pedicure Safety Tips: Keeping Your Feet Healthy
Now that the weather is getting warmer, have you scheduled a pedicure so your feet will look pretty in your new summer sandals? If so, you need to make sure the salon or spa you’re going to practices proper hygiene; otherwise you may come home with more than pretty painted toenails. According to the American Academy [...]
READ MOREPreventing Common Lower Extremity Injuries while Dancing
Have you been following Season 14 of Dancing with the Stars? Were you upset to see TV’s Extra host Maria Menounos eliminated in the semi-finals? Next week is the season finale to determine who will win the mirror ball trophy – Latin actor William Levy, Welsh mezzo soprano Katherine Jenkins, or Green Bay Packer Donald [...]
READ MOREThe Cost of Fashion Shoes – Foot Pain and Injury
Recently, someone sent a link to me about these L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stafani sandals. And the note read, “Not exactly an ‘arch support.’” Well, you can say that again! I feel shoes like these need to come with a tag saying, “Buyer Beware.” These shoes are nothing more than cheaply made, flat, thong-toe sandals with [...]
READ MORECelebrate Mom with Unique Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day is only 10 days away. Are you trying to figure out what to get mom for Mother’s Day? According to the National Retail Federation, last year Americans were expected to spend on average $140.73 on Mother’s Day purchases – totaling $16.3 billion. The most popular gifts for mom are flowers, clothing and jewelry. Also, over [...]
READ MOREGet Physically Fit without Foot Pain
Did you know that May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month? This national observance encourages people to get regular exercise and eat healthier since it’s important for your well-being. By being more active, you’ll gain several health benefits. You’ll: Increase your chances of living longer. Develop stronger muscles and bones. Lose or maintain a [...]
READ MOREUsing Your Casting Kit with Assistance
This video demo will walk you through each step on how to help someone use their WalkEz Casting kit to get a custom impression of their foot. If you don’t have help with your casting kit, see this video.
READ MOREUsing Your Casting Kit by Yourself
This video will walk you through the steps showing you how to use your WalkEz casting kit to get a custom impression of your foot without the help of someone else. If you have someone to help you with your casting kit, see this video.
READ MOREHousework: A Pain in the … Feet and Back
Did you know that today is National No Housework Day? That’s a right – a whole day to spend doing anything other than housework. Seems too good to be true – doesn’t it? A 2008 study found that American women spend at least 17 hours a week cleaning their homes. However, housework seems like a [...]
READ MORENip Foot Pain in the Bud with ezWalker Performance Insoles
Are you ready for spring? Are you already thinking about your home’s landscaping? Are you planning your flower and vegetable gardens? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then check out the WalkEzStore.com at the Indiana Flower and Patio Show from March 10-18, 2012 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. We’ll be located at [...]
READ MOREIncrease Your Sports Performance with Custom Orthotics
Do you play sports? Football? Baseball? Tennis? If so, according to Podiatrist Steve Rosenberg, a solid, balanced foundation from the feet up is essential for optimal performance in your sport of choice. If your feet don’t maintain their proper position when you stand, walk or run, then you will not remain in balance. This imbalance [...]
READ MOREHow to Treat Frostbitten Feet
Depending upon where you live, your winter weather may be cold this year. (Here in the Midwest, we’ve had an unusual winter – although it’s been colder in January.) If you have been outside enjoying the winter weather, you need to take care to prevent your feet from getting frostbite. By following these tips, you [...]
READ MOREUggs Are Ugly to Your Feet
Sheepskin-lined boots, like Uggs and the various knock-offs, may keep your feet toasty in the winter, but they actually harm your feet. When Uggs were first introduced, they were a favorite among surfers. But in the mid-2000s, celebrities, like Britney Spears and Cameron Diaz, began wearing them, which turned them into a fashion craze. Then [...]
READ MOREKeep Your Figure Skating from Spiraling into Foot Pain
January is National Skating Month. Figure skating can be a great winter sport. However, all the twists, turns, quick stops and blade work can put a lot of stress on a figure skater’s feet, which can lead to foot pain and injury. Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, bunions, calluses, bursitis, neuromas, and sprains are common foot [...]
READ MOREAre You Resolved to Get Fit?
Was one of your New Year’s resolutions to get fit? Maybe you want to lose weight, have a better toned body or be more physically active. Regardless of your goal, your exercise plan doesn’t have to be an intense or painful endeavor. Plus exercise provides many health benefits. By following these tips, you can begin a physical [...]
READ MOREHomes, Gardens and Foot Pain Relief
Are you looking for ways to renovate your home? Are you looking for ideas for your garden? Are you looking for foot, knee, hip and back pain relief while doing your home and garden renovations? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then check out the WalkEzStore.com at the Indiana Home and Garden [...]
READ MORECombating a New Year’s Day Hangover and Foot Pain
How are you ringing in the new year? Are you going to a party? Are you planning on drinking? Are you going to dance the night away? If so, you may wake up on January 1st with not only a hangover from drinking too much, but also from dancing too much. You may already know [...]
READ MOREEven Santa Gets Sore Feet!
The WalkEzStore recently received this testimonial: Dear Kathy, Each year, my feet and body take a beating during the days leading up to Christmas Eve. I spend a considerable amount of time standing at my workbench, making toys for all the good little boys and girls. Each day, I take care of my reindeer – [...]
READ MOREWinter Socks: Why the Right Socks Are Important
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care … Did you know when Clement Clarke Moore wrote this poem, people used to hang their socks by the fire to dry each night? And speaking of [...]
READ MORECelebrate the Holidays without High-Heel Foot Pain
It’s the holidays and time for holiday parties. You’ve got the cute cocktail dress and a pair of killer high heels. And if you’re planning to dance the night away, more than likely, you’re going to wake up the next morning with foot pain or a “high-heel hangover.” Did you know that high heels, by [...]
READ MOREReebok to Refund $25 Million for False Advertising
You probably remember seeing the Reebok commercial where an obviously fit woman tells you that Reebok EasyTone shoes are proven to strengthen hamstrings and calves by up to 11%. And, they tone the gluteus maximus muscle up to 28% more than regular walking shoes. Reebok also states “that running in RunTone shoes increases muscle activation, [...]
READ MOREDon’t Foul Your Game With Lower Extremity Pain
Are you a member of a recreational basketball league? Or, perhaps you like to play in quick pick-up games? Basketball can be an exciting game to play, but it also exerts a tremendous amount of pressure on your feet, ankles and knees. If you don’t wear the right type of shoes, or stretch properly prior [...]
READ MORETravel Tips for the Holiday Season
Are you going to Grandma’s for Thanksgiving, spending Christmas at Disney World, or skiing in Colorado over New Year’s Day? Traveling over the holidays can be expensive, stressful, and tiring on your feet. But with careful planning, your holiday trip can be more enjoyable. 1. Anticipate delays getting to the airport. The holiday season means [...]
READ MOREObtain Pain Relief in Two Minutes a Day
Do you suffer from arthritis and find it hard to fit 30 minutes of exercise into your day? Well, a recent study shows you may be able to ease pain in just two minutes of exercise daily. In this study, 198 office workers with frequent neck and shoulder pain were split into three groups. The [...]
READ MOREezWalker® Performance Insoles – Another Satisfied Customer
In October, the WalkEzStore had a booth at the Covered Bridge Festival in Mansfield, Indiana. During the 10-day festival, we performed 239 free foot gait analyses, and sold 24 ezWalker® Performance Insoles and 26 ezWalker® Basic Insoles. Recently, I received the following letter from Lavorna Tester, one of the people who bought a pair of [...]
READ MOREProtect Your Feet While You Protect Your Country
In honor of Veterans Day yesterday, if you are one of the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces, you know that the difficult training and hard work you do can take a toll of your feet. These activities can lead to a variety of foot problems. Therefore, it’s important that you [...]
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