Covid has changed many things in people’s daily lives including exercise. Working out at home has its challenges including staying motivated to do it. This is especially tough if you experience foot pain or dysfunction. The good news is that orthotics for independent sports are available, and this type of footwear can help keep [...]
If you have been experiencing constant pain on any part of your lower limbs or lower back, you may want to consider getting yourself orthotics. This post will shed some light on what orthotics are, what they are used for, and the differences between the available types on the market. What Are Orthotics? Orthotics [...]
When you suffer from wrist pain, it affects more than just your wrist. Your wrist is similar to a control arm for your hand, and when it is sore or painful, you use your hand less to keep from inflaming the condition. In a work environment, especially one where we are working from home, [...]
Foot pain is quite common. When a person experiences foot-related issues, there are products that can help. An individual can choose between custom orthotics and insoles. It is important to understand the differences so that a person can select the most effective item for relief. What are Insoles? Insoles, also called inserts, are commonly [...]
If you suffer from deep vein thrombosis, you have a severe condition that can be life-threatening. DVT is best described as a blot clot that is created deep in your leg veins, and the blood has become a solid mass inside the vein. Generally, the clots form in the thigh or lower leg, but [...]
Working in an environment where you repeat the same tasks over and over again has repercussions. Injuries that come from our work are commonplace, known as repetitive strain injury. The damage is in the muscles, tendons and nerves that control the movements we engage in to complete our tasks.We will identify the workplace tasks that [...]
Swollen feet can happen for a variety of reasons, from the weather to pregnancy to health concerns, and that should alert a person to more significant problems. Kidney and heart disease are known to cause swollen feet, as do other conditions like edema and lymphedema. When you suffer from conditions like the ones mentioned, you [...]
In the past compression wear has been used to treat many conditions like edema – swelling- but compression wear has many uses that are beneficial to a patient who has problems in their arms, legs, and shoulders. There are many causes for edema like heart problems, cirrhosis, kidney trouble, damaged veins, lymphatic issues and [...]
The human body is a biomechanical marvel. It operates hundreds of systems serving specific purposes that help a person enjoy life through the complexity of the systems' operations. The problem is that humans are prone to injuries that interrupt our systems’ operations, and then we need help to correct the problem. Elbow pain is [...]
The demanding physical nature of a supply chain employee's work creates physical risks and hazards all on its own. When the vital employees work overtime and extra shifts to keep goods moving, the risk of workplace injury heightens, as does loss of time on the job. For many people who are unfamiliar with the [...]