by Peg Mitchel — How many pairs of shoes have you bought because you hoped this or that pair might relieve your foot pain or provide all-day comfort? How many pairs of shoes never lived up to your expectations and now sit in the back of your closet? Many of us have experienced varying degrees […]
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Do you really want to wear those high heels?
February 27, 2012
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by Chung-Li Wang — For years, orthopedic surgeons have been warning women about the perils of wearing high heels. Those who wear high heels risk foot injury, muscle imbalance, bone deformities, knee and ankle joint problems, bunions, hammer toes and more. A new study featured in the November 2009 issue of Foot & Ankle International […]
July 29, 2012
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