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Why Buy Shoes at PHC?
These shoes are designed by foot specialist employed
by manufacturers that engineer shoes according to
specifications determined by scientific research.
Only genuine soft hides are used, minimum seams,
extra depth. These shoes are pre-fitted with
multi-layer, customizable, weight conforming, heat
moldable orthotics. That's a lot to say,
but we understand that some folks can't run the risk
of blisters or similar injury to their feet.
Why Therapeutic Shoes?
The benefits of therapeutic shoes for people with
tired-aching feet are often overlooked.
Unfortunately, many people with mild to severe foot
issues often overlook these benefits as well. They
don't cost more than ordinary shoes so cost isn't the
issue. It's education. Many people with treatable
foot issues don't even know these shoes exist and the
number of people walking around with constant back
pain due to incorrect shoes is astonishing.
Diabetes
and the foot:
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diabetes damages the nerves (damage can occur to the
foot and not be detected) - this is called peripheral neuropathy.
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diabetes also affect the circulation. Poor circulation can affect the ability of the
body to heal when damage occurs.
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those with diabetes are more prone to infection - the
body's processes that normally fight infection
respond slower and often have trouble getting to
infections due to the poor circulation.
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diabetes can also affect the joints, making them
stiffer
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other diabetes complications that can also affect the
foot, for example, kidney disease (affects proteins
that are involved in wound healing) and eye disease
(can't see the foot to check for damage).
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