(Without Crushing Your Feet!)
More often than not, doing a good job involves having the right tools. Most people wouldn’t build a house barehanded or craft a website without a computer. Yet for some reason, many of us approach New Year’s fitness resolutions unequipped.
We might sign up for a gym or start a routine, but we don’t prepare for the possibility that something could go wrong.
The result? When activities like running, jumping, or lunging are involved, a lot of us who are “stepping it up” suffer overuse injuries. Add in lengthy recoveries and the demands of day-to-day life, and fitness can fall by the wayside. But don’t sweat it. Even a simple tool can make a big difference! PediFix has put together a list of four products that will help you stay pain free, on the move, and feeling fresh.
1. The “Heel Pain” Hero: QuickTape® Support Straps
The Problem: You increased your mileage or treadmill time too fast. Now, your first steps out of bed in the morning are painful. This is Plantar Fasciitis, and it is a common reason that aspiring runners stop running. The Fix: QuickTape® Support Straps
Traditional taping is messy, difficult to do yourself, and peels off when you sweat. QuickTape® is designed to address that problem. It is a single-piece, peel-and-stick strap that instantly mimics the professional “Low Dye” taping method used by podiatrists.
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How it Works: It physically binds the foot, lifting the arch and taking tension off the plantar fascia ligament.
Why You Need It: It fits in any shoe (even tight cleats) and is waterproof. Apply it before your run to prevent the strain or wear it 24/7 for therapeutic relief while you heal. |
2. The Foundation Builder: Action Orthotics™
The Problem: Your gym shoes have cushion, but do they have structure? If you have flat feet or falling arches, every squat, lunge, or step causes your foot to collapse inward (overpronation). This twists your knee and hip, leading to “Runner’s Knee” and shin splints.
The Fix: Action Orthotics™ Full Length Arch Supports
Stop relying on the flimsy foam insert that came with your sneakers. Action Orthotics™ provide a biomechanically contoured heel cup and arch support that stabilizes your foot in the optimal position.
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Why You Need It: By correcting your alignment, you stop the energy leaks that cause fatigue. You can work out longer and harder because your muscles aren’t fighting to keep you upright. |
3. The “Toe Crowding” Relief: Visco-GEL® Toe Spacers
The Problem: Whether it’s narrow running shoes, cycling cleats, or years of dress shoes, your toes are likely squished together. This friction causes painful corns, blisters between the toes, and even bunion pain that flares up after a workout.
The Fix: Visco-GEL® Stay-Put Toe Spacers
These aren’t just cotton balls. These medical-grade gel spacers separate toes that rub, absorbing pressure and releasing mineral oil to soothe the skin.
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The Upgrade: For chronic issues or overlapping toes, try the 3-Layer Toe Separators™. The multi-layer foam provides firm, durable separation that won’t flatten out during a long hike or run. |
4. The Hygiene Hack: SteriShoe® UV Sanitizer
The Problem: If you’re pursuing a fitness goal, you are sweating. A lot. That moisture gets trapped deep inside your running shoes, creating a dark, damp breeding ground for bacteria and fungus. This leads to odor (“Gym Bag Smell”) and Athlete’s Foot infections.
The Fix: SteriShoe® UV Shoe Sanitizer.
Sprays only mask the smell. SteriShoe® uses clinically proven UVC light to kill 99.9% of the fungus and bacteria living in your shoes in just 15 minutes.
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Why You Need It: It includes a built-in fan to dry your shoes from the inside out. Starting your next workout with dry, sanitized shoes isn’t just a luxury; it’s the best way to prevent toenail fungus and blisters caused by damp friction. |
Protect Your Progress
Believe in yourself, but equip yourself, too. Set yourself up for success, and don’t let a preventable problem stop you from pushing your personal limits. We’re rooting for you!
Do you have other goals in mind, or a different hurdle you want to prepare for? Shop the full collection of active foot care solutions at PediFix.com.