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R is for the Richie Brace

September 18, 2022

The Richie Brace is an AFO that is used for conditions like posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and lateral ankle instability. It consiist of a custom made foot orthotics with medial and lateral leg braces.

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R is for Restless Leg Syndrome

August 23, 2020
R is for Restless Leg Syndrome

Restless leg syndrome is a very stressful condition in which it is hard to control movement of the legs when sleeping. It has a significant affect on the quality of life. A lot of the treatments only work for a low percent of those people who have it.

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R is for Rhagades

July 21, 2014
R is for Rhagades

Rhagades is a term used to describe cracks that occur in the skin, usually around the mouth. Occasionally you see the term used to describe cracked heels in the foot, especially in European countries.

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R is for Rheumatoid Arthitis

May 18, 2013

Rheumatoid arthritis is a common form of arthritis that affects the foot with inflammation and deformity.

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R is Raynaud’s

May 18, 2013

Raynauds is a vasospastic condition of the fingers and toes that restricts blood flow to the superficial skin.

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R is for Reebok Easy Tone

December 10, 2012
R is for Reebok Easy Tone

The Reebok Easy Tone are a popular toning shoe made by Reebok.

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R is for Running

November 3, 2012
R is for Running

Running is probably one of the best and easiest way to get fit and get hurt. Not getting it right can lead to a lot of overuse injuries.

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R is for Running Shoes

November 3, 2012
R is for Running Shoes

Using the wrong running shoe is a common cause of injury in running. The shoe needs to have design features that match the characteristics of the runner.

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R is for Reflexology

November 3, 2012
R is for Reflexology

Reflexology is that nonsensical junk science that links different organ systems to regions on the foot. Every single good study and meta analysis shows that it does not work. Only the poorly done studies shows it works.

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