Up to half of adult men at an advanced age and approximately two thirds of adult women suffer from varicose veins. At first, it is only an aesthetic problem. But if you do not attempt to prevent or alleviate the formation of varicose veins in time, sooner or later you could end up in surgery. How do you avoid this?
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The lymphatic system is very underestimated. Lymphatic massage can not only help flush out excess water and harmful substances from your body, it can help with varicose veins and strengthen the body’s overall defences.
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Our feet carry our whole body’s weight. So they can serve us well for as long as possible, we should take proper care of them. The feet are also quite a complex mechanism, consisting of many bones, joints, tendons and muscles. Physiotherapy therefore is not the only field that deals with the issues of the foot. Podology and podiatry are separate fields that can also help you.
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Mgr. Tereza Klečková is a graduate in physiotherapy from Charles University. After her studies, she worked as a physiotherapist in state and private healthcare facilities, and eventually, her own private practice. Currently, she is a professional assistant at the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, where she helps educate future physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Ms Klečková and I discussed foot health and preventive strategies.
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Overstressed legs, wearing inappropriate shoes, and associated leg complications and deformities are making more and more people look for alternative footwear. One solution is barefoot shoes, or even just walking barefoot. Although this is currently a fashion trend, it is nothing new. What are barefoot shoes, and how can they help you?
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Dark, leather, ankle-high, brand name… this is what you won’t find in our advice and tips for choosing the right footwear. We are all about health and prevention. Our article otherwise looks at 5 tips you can apply so that you won’t any mistakes when selecting a shoe. How then do you go about choosing the right shoe?
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"I’m a sceptic at heart, so I didn’t believe that a sock could help. But fate decided otherwise."
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It may be that you can hardly put your heel down due to an unpleasant, sharp pain. It goes away after a while, but often quickly returns. Yes, this is plantar fasciitis, and it is affecting more and more people besides runners. What is behind it, and especially, how do you get rid of it? We discuss this in the article.
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Undoubtedly one of the most common physical activities in a weight-loss plan is running. But you make the start even easier by doing the most common thing you do in your life - walking. However, the right walking technique is important, and not just if you want to lose weight or improve your physical fitness. Poor technique can lead to serious problems. Here’s how to give them a wide berth.
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We develop many bad habits in our lifetime. One of the most common bad habits of (not only) women is sitting cross legged. Few people know that this can lead to problems not just with the legs but also the back. How does this happen? This is discussed in the following article.
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Do you have high arches? Then be careful, as this may be a sign of pes cavus. It starts with a high instep. Pes cavus may already be present in small children. You may experience much more inconvenience with this disorder than the initial difficulty in choosing shoes.
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Does your instep hurt occasionally? There may be several causes, from the seemingly trivial to the more serious. You should never underestimate them. We discuss instep pain, its causes and treatment in our next article.
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