Causes of Hip Hop Dance Injuries and Prevention
Are you a hip hop dancer? Learn the causes of common injuries and how to prevent them.
14 Tips for a Festive Christmas Caroling Outing
The WalkEZStore shares 14 tips to make your Christmas caroling outing more festive and joyful.
Peripheral Neuropathy: A Common Complication of Diabetes
If you have diabetes, did you know that uncontrolled, chronically high blood sugar can lead to peripheral neuropathy or nerve damage? In fact, up to 70% of people with diabetes eventually develop peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy is a disorder of the...Proper Foot Care for Diabetics
If you have diabetes, it’s important that you take care of your feet. People with diabetes are more vulnerable to having foot problems. Diabetes can lower blood flow to your feet. Also it can damage your nerves, causing pain or a loss of feeling. Poor foot care for...Seniors with Parkinson’s Disease: Tango Your Way to Better Mobility
If you have Parkinson’s disease (PD), you may suffer from tremors, slowness or stiffness that can affect your mobility and everyday functions. These symptoms can cause older people with PD to have a greater risk of falls which can lead to hip fractures....High Heels Can Lead to Instability over Time
Many women love to wear high heels. Perhaps you’re one of those women who can’t go a day without wearing a pair of your favorite high heels. But high heels can affect the shape and functioning of your feet. Additionally, a recent study published in The International...5 Times You Should Never Wear Flip-Flops
Summer is almost here. How do we know? While besides the temperatures getting warmer, everyone seems to be breaking out their flip-flips. But flip-flops can mess up your feet – as well as other parts of your body. Case in point: Last month, Brad Pitt appeared at an...Hip Replacement – Resume Daily Activities with Occupational Therapy
Over 285,000 people have hip replacements in the U.S. each year. Pain due to arthritis, fractures or other medical conditions is often the primary reason for someone to have hip replacement surgery. Most people say they experience mild pain in their hip in the...Ho Ho Ho! Have a Happier Holiday with ezWalker Custom Orthotics
Another satisfied customer – all the way from the North Pole: Dear Kathy, As you know, December is my busiest time of the year. And consequently, I spend a lot of time on my feet. Every day, I supervise my elves and the toy manufacturing lines for several hours....How to Reduce Holiday Stress
The holidays are here again – that most wonderful time of the year. But for a lot of people, the closer they get to the actual day, the less wonderful it becomes. Honestly, with all the decorating, gift buying, wrapping, cooking, cleaning, school programs, holiday...