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SK MG Havířov is a modern gymnastics club with a long tradition. It specialises primarily in training modern gymnasts from an early age. It participates in regional, nationwide and international competitions in all age categories. Kateřina Helcel is the club’s chairwoman, referee and trainer. We recently found we had something in common to talk about regarding regeneration. The Originan Foot Alignment Socks® are used by these young gymnasts. We chatted about that, and other things, in the following interview.
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Hallux valgus is something that many women and men suffer from. At first glance, a much greater problem lies behind this unsightly deformity than just its unnatural appearance. And what’s more, if it is not treated, it can eventually require surgery. However, if the underlying causes are not dealt with, the disorder can reappear. What should one do to straighten a hallux valgus without the need for an operation? Take a look at our tips.
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Several of our blog articles or social media posts have mentioned that you can sleep in Foot Alignment Socks. This has led to some of our more recent customers sleeping in the socks immediately after purchasing them and then complaining of foot pain. However, wearing Foot Alignment Socks has certain rules, which also apply to sleeping. So, what are they? And what about children?
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Unpleasant pressure, tingling, pain or cramps in the feet. All in all, swollen feet are no fun. How and why do our feet swell up, what should you watch out for, and what to do to relieve swollen feet? We present a few tried and tested tips and one great piece of news.
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A child’s feet begin to develop during pregnancy. However, the feet of the embryo are always flat during pregnancy, and also after the child is born. The transverse and longitudinal arches do not start to form until the child is a toddler. The most common foot defect in children is flat feet. However, in this article we’ll also be looking at cerebral palsy (CP) in children, which has a significant impact on the child's motor development.
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Strengthen the muscles in your legs without getting out of breath? That’s the dream of anyone who avoids fitness centres like the plague and is not a big fan of classic sports. It can be done, although not always with no effort required. Let’s take a look at what you can do for your legs and feet without having to go to the gym or the jogging track.
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The Orthotes Clinic is a facility that offers services in a combination of fields, from orthopaedics, traumatology and rehabilitation, to physiotherapy. And the clinic’s head physiotherapist is Mgr. Kateřina Jinochová, who combines her sessions with patients with teaching students, organising courses and working with top athletes. She recommends Alignment Socks for both prevention and treatment, and even wears them herself. So what can you expect if you visit the clinic as a patient?
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Unfortunately, hallux valgus is an integral part of life for many runners. Olympic runner Marcela Joglová is no exception. The problem with hallux valgus is not just how it looks, but also the pain it causes and the fact that the foot does not function as it should. How and why does this deformity occur, how to go running with it, and how to avoid hallux valgus in the first place?
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If you suffer from foot pain, particularly chronic pain, you should take note and seek medical help as soon as possible. You can visit either a physiotherapist or a podiatrist. If they have a podoscope, you have a great chance of finding out the cause of your problems and you’ll be able to successfully begin treatment. What can a podoscope reveal about your feet?
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The foot is a relatively complex mechanism. After all, it does have to bear the weight of our whole body. The arch is what keeps the foot stable and protects the whole body against shocks. There are two parts to the arch: transverse and longitudinal. What is the difference between them and what to do to prevent fallen arches and related deformities?
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How can a physiotherapist help you, and what can a podiatrist do for you? Do you know which of them you should consult? Are you interested in knowing the most common reasons why Veronika Homolková’s clients seek out a physiotherapist or how various possible foot disorders can be diagnosed? If so, read this interesting interview.
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It would be hard to find someone who understands feet better than MUDr. Miroslav Havrda. Originally a qualified neurologist, he is considered the father of Czech podiatry. He was the very first doctor to specialise in this field in the Czech Republic. In connection with the upcoming 11th annual MEDsport symposium, which, as usual, focuses on the diagnostics and treatment of the feet, of which we are a proud partner, we decided to interview MUDr. Miroslav Havrda. We asked him about his career, about the symposium, and we also got to chat about Alignment Socks.
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