foot arch pain
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foot arch pain
Information for the well-being of your feet FuSS 1 2012 Foot and toe deformities more on page 2 VITAL more on page 3 Kannenbäckerland Das Herz der Keramik Gewinnen Sie mit! more on page 4 more on page 3 NEW: GEHWOL High Heels Relief Soles FOOT MODEL: Light and supple Carola Esser is a model – from head to toe. The 38-year-old Frankfurt native keeps her naturally beautiful feet fit with a balanced fitness and care programme: plenty of exercise and care. he renowned agency eastwest models in Frankfurt added Carola Esser to their laypersons’ file. The breakthrough came a year later, when a customer was looking for an athletic model for a photo shooting. “I earned well, and focused on modelling from then on.” During a later photo shooting, a photographer discovered the beauty of her feet. “I was walking barefoot over a paper floor to avoid damaging it. The photographer took photos of my feet.” T receive an appropriate beauty treatment. Her cuticles are precisely put into place, and her nails are trimmed to a healthy length. “I usually apply French nail polish. This appears very well looked after.” Small feet Then the photos get taken – and it’s not a simple matter. Details such as Lastingly beautiful legs and feet need regular care. angle and lighting are important. It’s also often strenuous for the model. “I’m often standing or sitting This takes a lot of abdominal muscle work, since such very uncomfortably for the various adjustments. I often a position can only be maintained with large amounts have to set my foot down only partially so that it looks of muscle tension. For this reason, Carola Esser has to supple and light.” keep fit with a balanced sports programme, such as jogging and regular visits to a fitness studio. “I wear insoles when jogging so that my feet don’t sag. Too much running isn’t good. I also swim frequently, since this gentle form of sport places the least strain on my feet.” Since her shoe size was also an ideal 37 and smaller feet are regarded as more aesthetic in the business, one thing led to another. Several agency customers saw the images in her file and have booked the young woman for foot photo shootings since then. Carola Esser brings her feet into top form before a shoot. “Advance care is a basic prerequisite, of course. That would take way too long on set.” The beauty programme starts the night before. “I do a scrub on my feet and then apply cream.” Her nails also GEHWOL FOOT BATH More than cleansing or pure relaxation after everyday strains, a warm 10 to 15 minute foot bath helps. Fill the foot bath with warm water (36° to 38° C), add GEHWOL Foot Bath, stir and immerse both legs halfway up the calves. The foot bath does more than cleanse and provide pleasant relaxation – it can do a lot more with the right bath additives! GEHWOL Foot Bath on a soda basis has proven itself particularly for sore feet and severe callus, weals and corns. Essential oils from lavender, rosemary and thyme promote the circulation. At the same time, the foot bath cleanses the skin deep into the pores and provides a lasting deodorising effect. The feet are thoroughly warmed and revitalised. Refatting substances render the skin silky and resistant. F The care programme Aside from engaging in sports, she also devotes an extensive fitness and care programme to her feet. “I probably look after my feet a lot more than other people. I apply GEHWOL med Lipidro Cream to them every night before going to bed. It’s super.” Now and then the likeable Frankfurt native also treats herself to a professional pedicure. But her permanent care programme also means avoiding pressure problems on her feet. “I wear almost entirely flats privately and pay special attention to good quality shoes and a correct fit when buying footwear. Carola Esser does wear high heels for special events, “but only with pressure relief inserts”. FOOT AND TOE DEFORMITIES: From head to shoe The human support and locomotor apparatus has its base at the end of the lower extremities. Wrong and excessive pressure on the foundation of walking can lead to foot and toe deformities. Often the problems are due to wrong and excessively narrow footwear. like walking down mountains: the foot slips forwards; the weight is transferred from the heel to the forefoot, which increases the pressure on the balls of the feet. In order to compensate this imbalance, the body changes its posture and also the walking movement, which in turn has an impact on the muscles of the trunk and limbs. Increased risk Back pain, foot and toe deformities often develop, since pressure is no longer evenly distributed over the foot. Pressure is normally evenly distributed between the frontal foot and heel. Uneven pressure distribution can have painful consequences. Foot malpositions develop when the position of the foot deviates from the normal foot axis or through changes of the foot arch and musculature. These problems often occur at the same time (e.g. in bent and sunken foot) or are interrelated. If, for instance, the transverse arch drops due to increased pressure on the frontal foot, the metatarsal protuberances which are part of it touch the ground even when they are not under pressure. This forces the toes apart, spreading the feet. GEHWOL pressure relief products relieve affected pressure spots. hile 98 percent of people are born with healthy feet, more than 60 percent have anatomical foot problems as adults. Wearing the wrong shoes is a common cause of deformities and malpositions: too narrow, too big or excessively high heels. Wearing high heels in particular can cause serious problems. Walking in shoes with high heels is W expert advice about the anatomy of the feet, suitable foot care and the right shoes. Experts recommend wearing shoes with a maximum heel height of four centimetres to avoid toe and foot deformities due to high heels. For optimal statics in the locomotor apparatus, the toes should not be squeezed within the shoe, and touch the sole at least seven millimetres away from the edges of the shoes. Relief and aid For those who nonetheless don’t want to do without a fashion-conscious presentation, GEHWOL High Heels Relief Soles effectively prevent deformities. They reduce one-sided strain and distribute pressure 50:50 over the frontal foot and heel. In this way, the relief soles, manufactured from flexible silicone gel, enable the natural rolling movement of the feet while walking. GEHWOL polymer gel pressure relief articles provide relief for nearly all other pressure problems. They reduce strain on affected areas and sensibly complement expert treatment. Regular home foot care and exercise, foot baths with circulation-activating additives, professional foot massage and adequate, comfortable footwear play an important role in ensuring long term foot health. Numerous injuries Frontal foot pain, weals or other deformities such as hallux valgus or bunionettes can also be caused by wrong footwear. In hammer and claw toes, the muscles which bend and stretch the toes are shortened. The toes are lifted and overstretched upwards. Foot care professionals and podologists are familiar with these consequences of high heels. They provide This hallux valgus shows an exceptionally extreme malposition of the large toe. IT WORKS… Polymer Gel Whether it’s a corn, hammer toe or heel spur: when the feet are squeezed, the GEHWOL pressure relief articles provide optimal relief. They are ideally adapted to the respective problem and offer a highest level of wearing comfort due to their optimal fit and a special material: polymer gel. olymer-Gel is odourless, skin friendly and hypoallergenic, that is, it cannot trigger allergies. Due to these characteristics, it was soon being used for various medical products. The synthetic substance is also eminently suited to protecting pressure sensitive spots on the feet. It is soft and supple, guaranteeing a pleasant wearing sensation. The products are stable. This guarantees effective pressure relief. P The right care Medicinal paraffin oil is also worked into the GEHWOL polymer gel pressure relief articles. It is continuously given off when wearing and keeps the skin supple. Another advantage of the material: it can be washed in hand warm water and powdered with talcum powder or GEHWOL med Foot Powder. With this care, the pressure relief articles can be re-used for a long time. But more than the material is special here. The production process of selected GEHWOL pressure relief articles from polymer gel is also sophisticated. Using the so called injection moulding process, it is possible to create products with detailed three dimensional forms. This makes it possible to develop and offer products which adapt to foot problems better all the time, both in form and in hardness. Good examples include the Corn Protection Ring G or the Heel cushion G. Polymer gel is a plastic with special characteristics and longer shelf life. Das Herz der Keramik Wer kennt sie nicht, die typisch graublauen salzglasierten Krüge und Vasen, die in der ganzen Welt bekannt sind? Sie stammen aus dem Kannenbäckerland, das neben der heute sehr vielfältigen Keramik auch durch seine zum Wandern einladende Landschaft besticht. einen Namen verdankt das Kannenbäckerland dem Ton. Denn aus ihm werden Tonkrüge gebrannt beziehungsweise die „Kannen gebacken“. Das Vorkommen des südlich von Köln zwischen Rhein und Westerwald gelegenen Gebiets gilt als das größte in Europa. Die Nutzung des Naturmaterials ist seit dem Jahr 1402 amtlich dokumentiert. Seit dem 17. Jahrhundert produzieren Töpfer, die im hessischen Teil der Region „Dippemacher“ und im rheinlandpfälzischen Teil „Döppesbäcker“ genannt werden, die Vorläufer der heutigen Glasflaschen. Foto: Kannenbäckerland Touristik-Service KANNENBÄCKERLAND S Bekannt ist das Gebiet vor allem durch Keramik in blaugrauer Farbe: Krüge, Becher, Teller und vieles mehr zieren quer durch Deutschland und Europa so manche Küche. Die Hauptorte der Tonindustrie erstreckten sich von Wirges hinunter zum Rhein. In Wirges wurde gefördert, in den westlichen Gemarkungen Höhr-Grenzhausen und Ransbach-Baumbach verarbeitet und am Rhein bei Bendorf und Vallendar gelagert sowie die Produkte in die Absatzmärkte transportiert. Die Keramik prägt das sogenannte Kannenbäckerland und ist heute genauso vielfältig wie seine Natur. Töpfern wie früher Wer die Geschichte der Westerwälder Keramik verfolgen möchte, kann dies zum Beispiel im Keramikmuseum Höhr-Grenzhausen oder im Tonbergbaumuseum in Siershahn tun. Doch auch die heute noch vielfach familiär betriebenen Töpfereien gewähren einen Blick in die Anfänge der Tonkunst. Mittlerweile hat sich das Gebiet zum keramischen Zentrum Deutschlands weiterentwickelt. Das Bildungs- und Forschungszentrum Keramik in Höhr-Grenzhausen und verschiedene Schulen belegen die überragende Stellung für die Keramik. Und so hat sich heute die Tonkunst weiterentwickelt. Zur Bundesgartenschau 2011 überzeugten sich rund 200.000 Besucher von der keramischen Vielseitigkeit. Foto: Hotel Heinz Das Kannenbäckerland besticht nicht nur durch Ton. Aufgrund seiner Lage zwischen Rheintal im Westen und Westerwald im Osten, dem Naturpark Rhein-Westerwald im Norden und dem Naturpark Nassau im Süden eignet es sich ideal für Aktivurlauber. Ein großer Nordic-Walking-Park, eine Vielzahl an markierten Wanderwegen sowie ausgewiesene, teils anspruchsvolle Radwege laden zur Bewegung für alle ein. Die Natur lädt zum Verweilen ein. Römischer Besuch Sehenswert in der Umgebung sind zum Beispiel auch das Schloss Sayn mit dem Garten der Schmetterlinge. Das atemberaubend schöne Brexbachtal ist weit über das Kannenbäckerland hinaus bekannt und in Hillscheid bestaunen Besucher römische Geschichte. Dort wurden ein Limes-Turm und ein Kleinkastell rekonstruiert. Die katholische Pfarrkirche St. Bonifatius in Wirges wird auch „Westerwälder Dom“ genannt und gehört zu den imposantesten Beispielen neugotischer Sakralkunst. Einen herrlichen Ausblick über das Kannenbäckerland genießen die Besucher vom Köppel. Ein weiterer Höhepunkt des Kannenbäckerlandes ist die Sternwarte in Sessenbach, die unterschiedliche Instrumente für die Beobachtung des Himmels bereithält. Empfehlenswert ist der Besuch einer der drei großen Märkte. Den Auftakt bildet am ersten Sonntag im April das Event „Höhr-Grenzhausen ... brennt Keramik“. Der Internationale Keramikmarkt am ersten Wochenende im Juni ebenfalls in Höhr-Grenzhausen und der Internationale Töpfermarkt am ersten Wochenende im Oktober in Ransbach-Baumbach zählen gleichfalls zu den Highlights der reizvollen Region. Information und Buchung Kannenbäckerland-Touristik-Service Rathausstraße 10, 56203 Höhr-Grenzhausen Telefon: 02624 -19433 E-Mail: [email protected] www.kannenbaeckerland.de NEW: GEHWOL HIGH HEELS RELIEF SOLES Relief for the fans of high heels Women hope to achieve long, slim legs and a toned figure by wearing of high heels. However, they are prepared to accept uncomfortable shoes and in particular foot problems to achieve this effect. GEHWOL High Heels Relief Soles now provide relief. earing shoes with high heels can lead to serious problems as normally the pressure distribution between the forefoot and heel should be well balanced. The drawback of high heels is that the focus of gravity is transferred to the forefoot. Pedographic tests show that even in high heel shoes with a heel height of 7.5 centimetres, approx. 75 percent of the bodily weight rests upon the forefoot. Foot and toe deformities, shortening of muscles and tendons extending to backache can be the consequences. W To prevent such problems, orthopaedic specialists recommend wearing comfortable and wide footwear, if possible made of breathable leather with a maximum heel height of four centimetres. This will achieve a physiological load of the heel with the required positioning on the ground. People who do not want to relinquish high heels can now do something themselves to provide relief. The new GEHWOL High Heels Relief Soles provide a simple and effective opportunity to relieve complaints in the forefoot. The new relief soles help the body to restore the natural upright position from the forward leaning position that is customary in wearers of high heels. They reduce the unilateral load and equally distribute the pressure between the forefoot and the heel. In this way, the relief soles, manufactured from flexible silicone gel, enable the natural rolling movement of the feet while walking. Thus high heels can be worn without any loss of comfort. The innovative and narrow relief soles fit into all high heeled shoes: available in four different sizes, they accommodate the shoe sizes ranging from 34 to 42. They are even inconspicuous in high heeled sandals due to the transparent material. The self-adhesive base allows the insoles to be easily fixed in place, meaning that they will fit optimally and will not slip. The new relief soles for the fans of high heels are available only in foot care practices, cosmetic institutes and pharmacies. PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION Wonders of the locomotor apparatus The foot’s ability to bear weight greatly depends on the right pressure distribution. An ideal bone construction forms the basis. he human foot has a complicated structure: more than 100 ligaments, 33 joints, 26 bones and 20 muscles determine its anatomy and numerous functions. The longitudinal arch under the middle foot and the transverse arch under the frontal foot lend it stability, flexibility and weight-bearing capacity. This is very important, since the feet bear great strain over a lifetime: they hold the entire weight of the body – and indeed many times the bodyweight when jumping and running – and carry human beings about four times around the globe. T Precise sequence contact phase, the outer edge of the foot adapts to the surface of the ground. This results in human beings being able to stand securely. In the push-off phase, the heel lifts off, and weight is shifted through the pads of the large and smaller toes while stretching the toes. Only healthy feet are able to handle this process without problems. High-pressure changes During this gait cycle, pressure is optimally distributed onto the surfaces as they form. It immediately makes sense that pressure distribution changes when steps are altered. For instance, wearing shoes with raised heels drastically increases strain on the frontal foot. Increased pressure in this area can lead to many problems such as foot and toe deformities, circulation problems, shortened muscles and tendons, and even postural damage. Walking and running follow a clear cycle of steps. In the beginning phase, the heel has first lateral (to the side) and then planar contact with the ground. In the The very complicated structure of the foot ensures optimal pressure distribution. 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