How to pick a good a shoe I just got an email from one of my patients. Apparently I left a lasting impression after I commented on her very stylish sneakers but rather poor support . After bending her sneakers in every possible direction and tossing it on the floor of my clinic she realized what I thought of herContinue Reading »
Because your feet are subjected to nearly a million pounds of pressure during an hour of strenuous exercise, proper footwear is important to cushion these loads. For this reason, shoe companies and medical professionals have recommended wearing specific types of footwear to prevent injuries. It would be nice if the right shoe could really protectContinue Reading »
Recently I met with Sam McKinnon, a Clinical Pedorthotist, from Active Footwear Center in Ridgewood, NJ close to my clinic in Wyckoff, NJ. Sam is specializes in fabricating, designing, modifying shoes and orthotics often to help with painful lower extremity conditions. He provides a thorough examination to ensure that his clients receive the most appropriateContinue Reading »
My wife has been asking me a about using these shoes and the possible downsides for her low back, hip and knees and ankles. I always get concerned when we alter the biomechanics of our walking through using weights, radically different shoe wear, etc. Things to consider when wearing shape shoes: If you have hadContinue Reading »