New Technology for Orthotic Therapy & Assessment of Runners!

We are very excited to announce that we now have a brand new technology available to you at Foot Solutions Estero!  This technology has the ability to provide you an assessment that is typically only available in a medical setting.

So, what is it??

This new technology is an innovative assessment tool, with a computerized gait and pressure analysis system.  It has the ability to analyze foot function when a person stands, walks, or runs across a mat.

The result is a very detailed, computerized gait analysis report that provides a thorough clinical assessment.  This will help us recommend custom arch supports and proper footwear for you – literally within minutes!

Are you a runner or athlete?

This system has the  unique ability to provide a thorough assessment of your foot while you are running.  So, it will help us better fit you with shoes and footwear that will enhance your performance, based on your individual foot assessment.

Wait…there’s more!

We also acquired a new, 3rd generation iPad.  (No, it’s not for us to play games on…but, it does have a very cool app!)   In conjunction with the new technology, we will be using an iPad app with a “posture scanning” technology to further enhance the assessment. The posture scan will provide immediate assessment reports, including digital pictures.

It also allows our Foot Solutions staff to be mobile with this technology, so we can provide these thorough assessments to you at  health fairs, runs, and other local events!

Using our new technology we will be able to provide you an assessment that you would typically only be able to get at a Doctor’s office!  It will include a:

• ‘Dynamic Gait Scan’ at 150 frames per second
• ‘Postural Scan’ measuring Balance of the body
• ‘Static Scan’ capturing bi-lateral plantar pressure distribution
• Complete Summary Report for you to keep

The full foot and posture assessments using the new technology will be available to the public at Foot Solutions of Estero.  The cost for the in-store assessment is $35, which includes a copy of the printed reports.

Want to try it out?  Just stop in anytime during our regular business hours (Mon-Sat 10am-5pm), or call (239) 495-8911 if you would like to make an appointment.

Make sure you also check out our lines of Summer footwear to keep your feet comfortable, cool, and stylish this summer!   You can also browse our online catalog for a sneak peak!  Visit www.footsolutions.com/estero

Did you know that diabetes-related amputations account for more than sixty percent of all non-traumatic lower-limb amputations in the United States?  With this type of staggering statistic, proper foot care is absolutely essential if you are diabetic.  As we discussed in the previous tip, the diabetic foot is especially susceptible to foot lesions, due to diabetic neuropathy causing the loss of sensation.  If you are diabetic, your feet are vulnerable to even small traumas.  A diabetic person can actually step on a tack with bare feet and feel nothing at all!

Diabetic foot problems can often start in a trivial manner. For example, you may get a blister from your shoes. Because you have nerve damage in your foot, you will not feel the pain from the blister. Subsequently, the blister gets infected.

To make matters worse, the glucose levels in your blood are high, so this excess of glucose feeds the germs in the infected area, and the infection can worsen.  Poor blood flow to your legs and feet can slow down the healing process. Over a period of time, because the infection is not healing, it can cause gangrene. If a person has gangrene, the skin and tissue around the sore die, causing the area to turn black.

How can you prevent this from happening?

It is imperative for you to carefully look over both of your feet every day.  Ensure you that you check between all of your toes, as blisters and infections can often start here.

With diabetic neuropathy, you may not feel them until after they’ve already become irritated or infected. If you are unable to properly check your own feet due to a physical challenge, ask a family member to help.  It is also a good idea to visit a medical professional or a specialist in diabetic footwear on a regular basis to ensure that you are wearing the proper socks and other diabetic footwear.  (These may be covered by your insurance if you have Medicare! )

How to Get Help for Diabetic Feet

Pedorthists are trained to work with you and the special conditions of the diabetic foot. You should visit a diabetic footwear specialist with a Pedorthist on staff, such as Foot Solutions Estero, for assistance in your diabetic foot care.

Diabetes can cause significant foot problems and that it is necessary to take precautions to prevent injury and keep feet healthy. Diabetic Footwear is designed to provide the following protective benefits:

• High, wide toe box (high and wide space in the toe area)
• Removable insoles for fitting flexibility and the option to insert orthotics if necessary.
• Rocker Soles – These soles are designed to reduce pressure in the areas of the foot most susceptible to pain, most notably the ball-of-the-foot.

See a sampling of our Diabetic Footwear lines in our online catalog.  Or, come into Foot Solutions Estero for a free Pedorthic Diabetic foot check and fitting for diabetic shoes.  Just stop in, or call (239) 495-8911 if you would like to make an appointment.

At Foot Solutions of Estero, we realize that many of our loyal customers are seasonal residents, and we are always sad to see you go this time of year. So, in your honor, we’re throwing a “going away party” with some amazing sales for you to take advantage of!

(We love our Local customers too!  So, we invite you to please come in and take advantage of the deals also!! )

The Susan G Komen “Race for the Cure” is coming up in Estero on March 10th!  Even if you’re not participating in the walk, you can still help support the cause.   At Foot Solutions of Estero, we’ve teamed up with Susan G. Komen to help in the fight against breast cancer…and help you stay fit…with every step you take!

“Balance Walking” is a great way to burn twice as many calories when you walk.  And, when you buy Pink Balance Walking Poles at Foot Solutions Estero, we’ll donate a portion of proceeds from the sale of every pole and every balance walking book to Susan G. Komen. 

Also, just for stopping in, we’ll give you a FREE foot assessment and recommend the best types of walking, running or comfort shoes and sandals for your feet!  Browse some of them in our online catalog.

More about “Balance Walking”…

Balance walking poles are all the rage in Europe are now taking off in the U.S.  They basically simulate cross country skiing, without the snow!  Walking with balance poles burns 50% more calories than walking! It also:

• Significantly reduces stress to knees, hips, and back
• Strengthens core muscles
• Tones abs, buttocks and back muscles
• Enhances cardiovascular performance by more than 20%!

We’re excited about bringing balance walking poles to Southwest Florida!   But, more importantly, we want to do our part to support Susan G. Komen’s fight against breast cancer.
Excluding cancers of the skin, the fact remains that breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, accounting for more than one in four cancers diagnosed in American women.

Studies prove that physically active women have a significantly decreased risk of breast cancer! With these statistics, it’s vital for women to increase their physical activity…with pink poles in hand, of course!

For more information about Balance Walking, or to find the best shoes for walking, running, or comfort…stop into Foot Solutions of Estero call (239) 495-8911 or stop in anytime Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, or Sat 10am – 5pm.   Also, ask about Balance Walking classes!

At Foot Solutions Estero, we provide full lines of Diabetic footwear.  So, we want to make sure you understand what it is for, and if it may be necessary for you or your loved ones who suffer from Diabetes.

To understand whether you need Diabetic footwear, you need to first understand Diabetic Neuropathy.

What is Diabetic Neuropathy?

One quarter of the people living in America suffer from a foot condition called Diabetic Neuropathy.

Diabetic Neuropathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the nerves. The most common type of Diabetic Neuropathy is called “peripheral neuropathy”.  This affects the  nerves that go out from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles, skin, internal organs, and glands.

Peripheral neuropathy impairs proper functioning of these  nerves. The most common symptoms of Neuropathy include numbness and loss of feeling, usually in the feet and hands.

Complications of Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic Neuropathy can cause insensitivity or a loss of ability to feel pain, heat, and cold. Diabetics suffering from Diabetic Neuropathy can develop minor cuts, scrapes, blisters, or pressure sores that they may not be aware of due to insensitivity in their feet. If these minor injuries are left untreated, complications may result and lead to ulceration — and possibly even amputation.

Neuropathy can also cause deformities such as:

• Bunions
• Hammer Toes
• Charcot Feet

It is very important for diabetics to take the necessary precautions to prevent all foot related injuries. Due to the consequences of Diabetic Neuropathy, daily observation of the feet is critical. When a diabetic patient takes the necessary preventative foot care measures, it reduces the risk of developing serious foot conditions.

For more information about Diabetic Neuropathy, proper care for your feet, or for Diabetic Footwear (such as “Dr. Comfort”) come see us at Foot Solutions Estero! 

Call (239) 495-8911 or just stop by anytime Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, or Saturday 10am-5pm.

At Foot Solutions Estero, we recently added Oofos sandals to our selection of shoes…and they have literally been flying off the shelves!!

So, we thought it would be a good idea to let those of you who haven’t had the opportunity to check them out in person get a little peek into what you’re missing…

Oofos sandals are amazing “post workout, anti-fatigue” sandals.  They instantly recharge you, and provide:

• Recovery from athletic activities 
• Relief from joint ailments
• Instant comfort
• Lightweight, shock absorbancy

They are also machine washable!

So…what makes them work?

The revolutionary OOFOS experience is powered by an innovative, visionary material called “OOfoam”.  The patented foot-bed design delivers an amazing experience because of its unique “energy absorption” capabilities.  At first glance, you may think the design of these sandals look like something you’ve seen before…but, the OOFOS experience is like nothing you’ve ever felt before!

Come in and try a pair on for yourself…you’ll see what we mean!  Or, browse our online catalog and contact us with your order.

Look for the Foot Solutions of Estero table at the “Fast & Furriest 5K Run” at Coconut Point on March 31st!  We will have Oofos for sale, and will be donating $5 from every sale to the Gulf Coast Humane Society!

#10:  Get out of your comfort zone.  Do something every day that takes you just a little out of your comfort zone! It can be as simple as speaking or smiling to a stranger, signing up for a class, running an extra mile, going to dinner by yourself or reading a book you’ve always meant to cross off your list, or calling an old friend.  You may surprise yourself!

If your goal is to improve your fitness, take a look at this recent article about the benefits of “Joya shoes” (found at Foot Solutions Estero!) in Muscle Max magazine

Come into Foot Solutions Estero for our ONE WEEK ONLY Holiday Sale & Welcome Back Event!!!

DECEMBER 19 – 23

There’s only one more week of shopping left for the holidays!  At Foot Solutions Estero, we have unique gifts for those “hard to shop for” friends and family members.  This week, we are featuring discounts on specialty Gift Baskets, such as:

“Ready to Run” Gift Basket – The perfect gift for runners!

 ”Rejuvenate Your Sole”  Foot Comfort Gift Basket – The perfect gift for someone who is always on their feet!

Also featuring complimentary refreshments and holiday treats, as well as specials on many other items!

Thinking of  giving a gift certificate? This week ONLY, receive $10 OFF Gift Certificates of $35 or more!

OR…

Receive a FREE $20 Gift Certificate with every $100 Gift Certificate you purchase!!!

Wishing you a warm and Happy Holiday, from your friends at Foot Solutions of Estero!

Call (239) 495-8911 for more information, or visit www.FootSolutions.com/Estero and browse our online catalog.