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She struggles with the orthopaedic defect pes equinovarus congenitus (PEC), and helps children with the same defect to live a normal life. Veronika Labaštová lives for the Achilleus association. She describes herself as an ordinary village girl. She doesn't have children, but treats every one of the kids in Achilleus as her own. What is life like with this diagnosis, what does it mean to work for the association and how do Foot Alignment Socks help Veronika?
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We present a fascinating interview with Stanislava Bašatová – the founder and Director of the patient organisation Achilleus, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. It is dedicated to educating and helping patients with the orthopaedic birth defect pes equinovarus congenitus (PEC for short), which you may also know as clubfoot. Stanislava and I talked about the organisation, PEC, and also about her encounter and experience with Foot Alignment Socks in children.
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Long flights to get to your holiday destination can be boring if you don't have anything to keep you entertained, but they can also be hard on your body. Especially your feet. There's a good reason why they say to wear comfortable footwear on a plane, and perhaps even take your shoes off. Our feet tend to swell during a flight. Read our tips on how to combat swollen feet and why you shouldn't forget to pack Foot Alignment Socks when you go on holiday.
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At times we’ve all experienced the unpleasant sensation of sweaty feet and the odour that goes with it. For many, this is a tricky subject that affects their well-being and self-esteem. But what factors actually cause this problem and how to counteract it? Join us in discovering some effective methods to keep your feet fresh.
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There are several fields focused on care for our feet that can be crucial in dealing with various problems. Podiatrists and physiotherapists are the most frequently sought after specialisations. But when should we visit a podiatrist and when should we see a physiotherapist? And what do the two fields actually involve? Let's take a look at it together.
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Have you ever had pains in your forefoot? Then you're sure to know that it can quickly ruin your running plans and even make any exercise less enjoyable for a while. Why and how does forefoot pain occur, how can you prevent it, how can you treat it and what happens if you ignore the pain?
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The ideal individual exists only in textbooks. The term individual approach is often used, but it is doubly true in paediatric physiotherapy. The role of parents is crucial in the development of the child. Mgr. Veronika Studničná is a paediatric physiotherapist who works in a private physiotherapy centre in Prague with children from birth through to the age of 18. Mgr. Edita Knotková is a physiotherapist who is currently on parental leave, and specialises mainly in prevention, babies and mothers after birth and, last but not least, children of preschool age. We had a nice chat with the two physiotherapists, who have become very good friends, about their work with children, their views on development, and we also got onto the subject of Foot Alignment Socks.
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Markéta Pechanová (née Škudrnová) has been a physiotherapist for almost 15 years. During the course of her career, she has worked at a number of hospitals, including the University Hospital in Plzeň or in Motol in Prague. She currently runs her own health-care facility in Klatovy, called Fyzioterapie Jinak (Physiotherapy Another Way). She specialises primarily in children, but describes herself as more of a family physiotherapist. What did she have to say about herself and what does she think about Foot Alignment Socks?
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Every workout produces amazing results, but it is usually the feet that take the brunt of it. Letting your feet recover after training is crucial for both boosting performance and preventing injury. Proper foot care can work wonders. How does Olympic runner Marcela Joglová recover? Maybe it is time to add something new to your recovery routine.
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The female body undergoes a series of changes during pregnancy. Apart from the pleasant ones, there are unfortunately also a few things which you should watch out for during pregnancy. Several changes also concern the feet, ranging from swelling to issues with the arches. How do the feet change during pregnancy and what can you do to keep them in good working order?
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Veronika Kristková is the founder and lead physiotherapist of Fyzio Beskyd. Her practice has focused mainly on foot problems and gait disorders in children and adults. She also works as a Physio Mentor, helping other physiotherapists set up their own practice. She organizes the Kid in Motion Conference, which will take place on October 5th - 6th at Hotel Freud in Ostravice, where we are a proud partner. That is why it’s the perfect time to talk to Ms. Kristková in another of our interviews. And naturally, the subject of Foot Alignment Socks came up during the interview.
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Edita Prošková graduated in physiotherapy at the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering of the Czech Technical University. During her studies, she started to focus on the foot, which she found fascinating. Now podiatry is her calling. “Based on an examination of the feet, I can establish a therapy for you. From exercises to kinesio taping, supportive aids (such as Foot Alignment Socks) to customised insoles and recommendations for suitable footwear. I'm a mother to two little tearaways and a barefoot enthusiast.” What else did she reveal in the interview?
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