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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There is little doubt that the entire Czech floorball community has heard of the Korbelářová sisters. As have many outside it. Radka and Simona show great promise and are united by their love for floorball, but also by their diligence and desire to constantly push themselves. However, all that hard work also takes its toll on the body, which needs to be taken care of. What is their training process like, can you make a living from floorball in the Czech Republic and what is their approach to a full recovery, especially the feet? We talked about this and much more in our interview.
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Our feet deserve more attention than you might expect. A healthy foot goes hand in hand (or foot in foot?) with the health of our whole body. So, what should a healthy foot look like, what do you need to do to keep your feet healthy, and what should a healthy foot definitely not look like? Let’s explore this in more detail.
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The feet are one of the most important parts of our movement apparatus. They bear the weight of our entire body and ensure we can move naturally. However, they often only gain our attention when picking out new shoes or if there is a problem, which is a shame. After all, our feet deserve the finest of care. But that’s not what this article about. This time we will focus on some interesting facts about your feet that you perhaps did not know. So, let’s get to it.
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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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