by Laurie Knechtel | Mar 22, 2023 | Exercises, Foot Conditions, Health, Injuries, Professional Foot Care, Toe Conditions
It is no secret that the feet are some of the most important parts of our bodies. They are essential for getting us to where we need to go, but are also often taken for granted. Neglecting to care for our feet can lead to myriad health issues which can have a profound...
by Active Alignment | Jan 22, 2023 | Footwear, Health, Injuries, Shoes, Sporting
The winter season brings many things: colder temperatures, shorter days, and the potential for winter injuries. These injuries can occur when people are playing winter sports, walking on icy sidewalks, or even simply shoveling snow. In this post, we will discuss some...
by Active Alignment | Nov 30, 2022 | Compression, Health, Therapy
Compression therapy is a treatment that is used to improve circulation and reduce swelling by applying gentle pressure to the ankles and legs, which helps to massage vein walls and improve blood flow. It is a simple yet effective way to treat varicose veins and other...
by Active Alignment | Sep 8, 2022 | Foot Conditions, Health
Sweet & Salty. It’s a popular flavour combination. Salt enhances other flavours like sweetness, and sugar is just, well… sweet! Unfortunately, for our health, excess consumption of the white stuff is the wrong stuff. And sugar and salt can wreak particular havoc...
by Active Alignment | Aug 29, 2022 | Foot Conditions, Health, Shoes
Foot odour, formally referred to as “bromodosis”, is a common (albeit extremely unpleasant) condition suffered by not just the owners of smelly feet, but by those around them as well. Like virtually all other types of body odour, the cause of stinky feet is generally...
by Active Alignment | Jul 4, 2022 | Foot Conditions, Health, Orthotics, Shoes, Therapy
Definitions, Differences, and Treatment Options Most people have a general idea of what calluses and corns are when talking foot health. But the line between the two is often blurry in people’s minds. In this post, we’ll cover not just what corns and calluses are and...
