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Feet hygiene is an integral part of overall personal healthcare. The aesthetic appearance and health of your feet are not only related to foot care but also to your overall health. Feet hygiene may seem small, but it is vital for everyone. If you keep your feet clean, you’ll feel better. Regularly caring for your feet is also a good idea because it reduces the risk of unnecessary diseases. Many people can not reach their feet just because they cannot
It’s easy to overlook your feet. They’re just there – way down at the bottom of the world – doing their thing. But sometimes they aren’t. What if something’s not looking or feeling quite right? Every year millions of people experience foot problems and don’t know until it’s too late. That’s why it’s so important to check your feet regularly; this can help to avoid serious problems that could have been caught early on. Keep reading to learn more about
Foot size may not be at the top of your list of body parts to expect to grow during pregnancy. However, most pregnant women suffer swelling in their lower legs and feet. You are not imagining things if your ankles appear bloated and your shoes don’t feel quite correct. The extra fluid and blood your body produces to support healthy fetal growth also slows blood circulation. This might cause blood to pool in your lower extremities, resulting in edema. During
When you’re pregnant, your body goes through a lot. You’re growing a baby and your hormones are going haywire. It’s a lot to handle! But did you know that one thing can make your pregnancy even more difficult? Foot problems. In this blog, we’ll discuss the most common foot problems during pregnancy, and offer some solutions, as well as suggestions for aid devices, like the Footwear Assist. The Most Common Foot Problems During Pregnancy Pregnant women often experience discomfort in
As amazing as being pregnant is, it certainly makes everyday tasks significantly more difficult. Things that you could once complete in a few minutes take ages now. Your baby bump makes reaching your feet feel like you’re doing a triathlon. Not to mention the array of pregnancy symptoms that you have to deal with. During pregnancy, there are plenty of things that you can skip doing until the baby comes along but putting on socks isn’t one of them, especially
Sufferers of ailments that cause mobility issues, such as arthritis, paralysis (partial and complete), spinal cord injuries, and more, can struggle with seemingly innocuous tasks that non-affected individuals take for granted. These problems are more pervasive than one would think. According to a study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, around 10% of individuals over 18 in the United States are impacted by mobility difficulties. One issue that arises from mobility issues, specifically arthritis, is difficulty putting on one’s
Pregnancy is a wonderful and exciting time for any expectant mother. Although this is a joyous occasion, pregnancy does have its pitfalls. Mobility is one of the main problems that come along when you’re expecting. You may feel like you have to say goodbye to luxuries such as pedicures, but that’s far from the truth. In fact, with your belly swollen to the size of a watermelon, finding the time to pamper yourself is vital during your pregnancy. You won’t
Footwear Assist is a simple device but was born out of a very heartfelt story. Allen Seals, the inventor of Footwear Assist, has been a C-6 quadriplegic due to a spinal cord injury in 1979. He spent five years developing this device, which makes getting dressed easier for him and many others like him. He was motivated by necessity, as well as his desire to help others who have limited mobility or use wheelchairs. Allen has spent his life proving
We all face difficulties and obstacles in life, sometimes very serious ones. However, those with disabilities may encounter these issues more frequently. One major issue that many people with disabilities face is accessibility. While most of us have never had to question our ability to enter a building or go about our daily tasks, for those of us who make use of accessibility devices, locations being inaccessible is a standard reality of life. We at Footwear Assist aim to alleviate
We’ve all seen them: the wheelchair ramps in buildings, the braille on street signs, and the voice-activated options in elevators. These are all features of a culture catering to those with physical or mental disabilities and are aimed at enhancing their capacity to live and function independently. But what about the home, specifically the homes of that segment of our population that has made huge personal sacrifices to serve our country? Until recently, of the 4.9 million Veterans (27% of
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