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You’ve probably heard the saying “you are what you eat.” While it may sound like a cliché, it holds true even when it comes to your feet. Foot health isn’t just about wearing the right shoes, having proper movement habits, stretching, or recovery. What you eat every day also plays a significant role. The right nutrition can greatly impact the condition of your skin, nails, and even the blood circulation in your lower limbs. In this article, we’ll explore how nutrition is connected to foot health, which foods truly benefit your feet, and how to easily include them in your daily diet. Let’s dive in.
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Walking barefoot is often presented as a natural way to take care of your feet. And to a certain extent, that’s true—especially if you’re walking on grass, sand, or a forest path. But what if you spend the whole day barefoot at home on hard, flat flooring? Here too, the golden rule applies: everything in moderation. In this article, we’ll look at when barefoot walking is beneficial—and when it can lead to discomfort or strain.
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Do you spend most of your day sitting at a computer? Or do you sit down when doing other work? You’re not alone. Many people spend eight or more hours a day sitting – and although it does not seem like a physically demanding activity, the body pays a price for it. Especially the legs. The feeling of heavy legs, swelling, tingling or tightness in your calves – these can all be signals that your legs are not that happy when you are sitting down. But the good news is that there are simple ways to relieve them without having to find another job.
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The bachelor thesis by CTU student Bc. Klára Přikrylová under the supervision of Mgr. Kateřina Pleschingerová (FyzioKáča) has yielded some excellent results. Research has proven that the combination of physiotherapy and Foot Alignment Socks leads to the most optimal changes in hallux valgus deformity - not only in terms of the position of the big toe, but also from the perspective of the perceived pain and overall comfort of patients.
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A cramp in your toes can be very uncomfortable and often comes when you least expect it. Although it’s sometimes due to fatigue, at other times it can indicate a deeper problem. If you suffer from cramps in your toes, it's good to understand what causes them and to know how to prevent or ease the problem.
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Winter is here in full force and, as always, it brings one unpleasant sensation - cold feet. If you get the feeling that your feet won't warm up, whether you're outdoors or at home under a blanket, you're not alone. Cold feet aren't just uncomfortable; they may be a sign that your circulatory system isn’t working as well as it should be. Let's take a look at the causes of cold feet and tips on how to effectively combat the problem.
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On the one hand, standing up when working is a healthier alternative to sitting down for long periods of time, but it does pose certain risks. If you spend most of the day on your feet, you may experience occasional fatigue, pain or stiffness. So, it’s important to follow the right habits to avoid excessively straining your body for any length of time. In this article, we look at the main risks associated with working standing up, and also give you some useful tips on how to work standing up, how to take care of your legs and feet and help them recover so that you stay happy and healthy.
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As a physiotherapist, Iva Mikšlová specialises in children. We had a pleasant chat about her practice, Baby Bobath certification and the most common developmental problems of children, as well as hints and tips for parents and her experience with Foot Alignment Socks.
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The deep squat is a movement pattern that can be mastered by anyone from childhood onwards. Yet over time, mainly due to lack of exercise in adulthood, many people lose this ability. Yet a deep squat is one of the most natural and healthy postures for the body. It has a number of health benefits and can help you maintain or improve your overall mobility and health.
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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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