Foot

Heel Defender Supports Dozens of Youth Soccer Players

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Shoes, Transport, Foot, Heel, Greater Orlando, High-heeled shoe, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Walking, Florida

ORLANDO, Fla., March 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --At the ESPN Wide World of Sports venue this past Presidents' Day weekend, the support of youth soccer and healthy lifestyle by Heel Defender was evident.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., March 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --At the ESPN Wide World of Sports venue this past Presidents' Day weekend, the support of youth soccer and healthy lifestyle by Heel Defender was evident.
  • Nearly 100 youth soccer players, sponsored by Heel Defender, participated in the Disney Presidents' Day soccer tournament.
  • We designed the Heel Defender to decrease the pressure on the painful heel during running, walking and standing."
  • Heel Defender proudly sponsors youth soccer and truly believes in an active, healthy lifestyle for both children and adults.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Sanitary Foot Guard for Airport Security (LVT-129)

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Foot, Hosiery, Sock, Undergarments, Barefoot, Landing Vehicle Tracked, Human body, Aesthetics, Culture

She developed the SANITARY FOOT GUARD to keep feet clean and covered while going through airport security.

Key Points: 
  • She developed the SANITARY FOOT GUARD to keep feet clean and covered while going through airport security.
  • The accessories eliminate the need to walk on dirty floors with bare feet or socks.
  • The original design was submitted to the Las Vegas sales office of InventHelp.
  • 18-LVT-129, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext.

Opportunity Outlook on the Foot Insoles Market in the United States (2019-2023): Bauerfeind USA, Bayer, Implus Footcare, SOLO Laboratories, and Superfeet Worldwide are the Leading Players - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, February 14, 2019
Health, Medical Supplies, Physical therapy, Foot, Medical Subject Headings, Medical classification, Overuse injuries, Anatomy, Plantar fasciitis, RTT, Arches of the foot

The foot insoles market in US will register a CAGR of almost 7% by 2023.

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  • The foot insoles market in US will register a CAGR of almost 7% by 2023.
  • Foot insoles are extensively used for the treatment and prevention of these complications like plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, and runners' knee.
  • Foot insoles provide firm arch support, with soft cushioning and gel encased with the hard-plastic shell on the outside to provide good biomechanical control.
  • As a result, the increase in sports activities and the availability of sports-related products has increased the demand for foot insoles.

3D Foot Scanning Technology Reveals that Many Americans Are Wearing Poorly Fitting Running Shoes

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Footwear, Consumer goods, Clothing, Fashion, Foot, Shoe, Sneakers

The company examined both data points from a pool of almost one million 3D foot scans completed in their stores and customers previous purchasing habits on running shoes.

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  • The company examined both data points from a pool of almost one million 3D foot scans completed in their stores and customers previous purchasing habits on running shoes.
  • In comparing the two, Fleet Feet confirmed that many customers haven't accounted for individual foot shapes when determining the correct shoe size.
  • "Technology has evolved and allowed us to study foot shape more closely, and it's made a big impact on achieving proper fit," says Victor Ornelas, director of brand management at Fleet Feet.
  • "Being able to both pinpoint and explain individual foot differences gives customers the ability to make more informed decisions, grounded in comfort and personal preference.

Ring in the New Year Wearing the Right High Heels

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Friday, December 21, 2018
Footwear, Shoes, High-heeled shoe, Foot, Medical Subject Headings, Medical classification, Clothing, Heel, Locomotor effects of shoes, Diseases of the foot

If high heels are your shoes of choice, follow this advice from the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) to ring in 2019 without foot pain and injuries.

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  • If high heels are your shoes of choice, follow this advice from the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) to ring in 2019 without foot pain and injuries.
  • If you are not accustomed to walking in high heels, make sure to practice before New Year's Eve as it requires additional attention to balance.
  • Limiting your time wearing high heels will also reduce the chance of the calf muscle tightening.
  • High heels place the foot in an unnatural position, which puts excessive stress on the front of the foot and toes.

Protect Your Feet and Ankles from Winter Weather

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Medical Subject Headings, Medical classification, Medicine, Sprained ankle, Ankle, Bone fracture, Foot, Sprain, Podiatry, Martinus Richter

As we plan for the next couple months of winter weather, the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) offers guidance to protect your feet and ankles.

Key Points: 
  • As we plan for the next couple months of winter weather, the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) offers guidance to protect your feet and ankles.
  • If you live in an area with winter weather, you probably already take measures to protect yourself from the elements.
  • Foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons advise that you take special precautions for your feet and ankles.
  • Even with taking precautionary measures, winter mishaps could still result in foot and ankle injuries, such as an ankle sprain or fracture.

Felix A. Rodriguez-Del Rio, M.D., Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Joins OrthoAtlanta Piedmont and Stockbridge Locations

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Thursday, November 15, 2018
Medicine, Clinical medicine, Health, Podiatry, Foot and ankle surgery, Surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Foot, Ankle replacement, Arthroscopy, Fellowship, Charcot foot

Dr. Rodriguez-del Rio brings expertise in foot and ankle surgery to patients in the greater Atlanta area, including Buckhead and Midtown, plus McDonough and Stockbridge.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Rodriguez-del Rio brings expertise in foot and ankle surgery to patients in the greater Atlanta area, including Buckhead and Midtown, plus McDonough and Stockbridge.
  • Board certified in orthopedic surgery, and fellowship trained in foot and ankle surgery, Dr. Rodriguez-del Rio's practice includes comprehensive treatment of the foot and ankle, including foot and ankle arthroscopy, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, total ankle replacement, deformities of the foot, neuropathy, diabetic foot, and Charcot foot.
  • "Dr. Rodriguez-del Rio joins the OrthoAtlanta Piedmont Atlanta and Stockbridge locations to treat patients experiencing a wide range of foot and ankle disorders," said Dr. Michael Behr, OrthoAtlanta Medical Director.
  • Board certified in orthopedic surgery, and fellowship trained in foot and ankle surgery, Dr. Felix Rodriguez-del Rio, OrthoAtlanta, provides comprehensive treatment of the foot and ankle, including foot and ankle arthroscopy, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, total ankle replacement, deformities of the foot, and diabetic foot.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Foot-Care Accessory for Bathroom Use (OTW-117)

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Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Nail care, Foot, Body modification, Pedicure, Public health, Mat, Shower, Bottoms, Prevention, Culture

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted a more efficient way to exfoliate and scrub the bottoms of my feet," said an inventor from Bloomington, Ind.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Oct. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted a more efficient way to exfoliate and scrub the bottoms of my feet," said an inventor from Bloomington, Ind.
  • "I came up with this accessory to get the job done quickly and easily, and without the usual hassle and strain."
  • He developed the patent pending PEDICURE SHOWER MAT to provide an efficient way to scrub the bottoms of feet clean.
  • 17-OTW-117, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext.

CrossRoads® Extremity Systems Announces Expansion of its Proprietary Active Stabilization® Product Offerings

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Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Medicine, Podiatry, Human body, Health care, Foot, Orthotics, Crossroads

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --CrossRoads Extremity Systems, the global leader in Active Stabilization technology, announced that it has recently launched the DynaFORCE Lapidus System .

Key Points: 
  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --CrossRoads Extremity Systems, the global leader in Active Stabilization technology, announced that it has recently launched the DynaFORCE Lapidus System .
  • With the addition of the Lapidus System, CrossRoads continues to expand the DynaFORCE product line to address a full spectrum of forefoot, midfoot, and rearfoot procedures.
  • The Company is experiencing significant growth as it pioneers products that embrace the fundamental Active Stabilization principles of bone fusion.
  • In addition to its unique Active Stabilization technology, CrossRoads offers the healthcare facility new opportunities to save money and improve efficiency.

Probelle Becomes First Retailer in USA to Expand Foot Care Line with Shoe Deodorant Patch

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Monday, September 17, 2018
Body modification, Nail care, Personal hygiene products, Human body, Foot, Pedicure, Shoe, Fashion, Deodorant, Manicure, Kohn, Antifungal

Previously known only for nail care and an antifungal line, Kohn has chosen to expand Probelle's category breadth to include foot care.

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  • Previously known only for nail care and an antifungal line, Kohn has chosen to expand Probelle's category breadth to include foot care.
  • The newest product to be added to Probelle's foot care line is the Shoe Deodorant Patch.
  • "This Shoe Deodorant Patch is the first of its' kind to be sold in the U.S. No one else has it," says Kohn.
  • Other items in the foot care line include their Double-Sided Nickel Foot File and Advanced Total Foot Cream.