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MMAR Medical announces new selection of Orthofeet therapy shoes aimed at helping more Diabetes patients with severe foot pain. Houston, TX (PRWEB) May 11, 2013 MMAR Medical helps every step matter with Orthofeet Diabetic Shoes. MMAR Medical announces a new section to their site dedicated to patients with neuropathy and severe foot pain due to Diabetes. The new section contains Orthofeet therapy shoes, a revolutionary shoe designed to provide comfort and flexibility. According the American...
NORTHVALE, N.J., Feb. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A study from the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, reinforces the long-term benefits of shoe inserts in significantly reducing diabetes-related amputations. According to experts at Orthofeet, a leading designer and manufacturer of therapeutic footwear, the findings are the latest in a series of international studies that validate the importance of proper footwear for adults with diabetes. In the Swedish study, the...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Diabetic Shoes HuB is working to improve the health and quality of lives across the United States one pair of feet at a time. We are proud to announce that we have been able to play an instrumental part in rescuing over 2,000 pairs of feet, as the Diabetic Shoes HuB topped the 2,000 order mark earlier this year. This is quite a milestone in the company's young existence, as the importance of proper footwear and foot care is often...
FirstVitals Health and Wellness Inc., of California, a technology-enabled service company focused on reducing complications of diabetes related to neuropathy and foot ulcers/amputation, announced that it has received a donation from NeuroMetrix, Inc. (Nasdaq:NURO) to supplement its Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Grant project in Hawaii. Honolulu, HI (PRWEB) January 29, 2013 NeuroMetrix, a medical device company focused on the diagnosis and treatment of the...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Did you know that November is American Diabetes Month? It is a time for everyone affected by the disease to come together and raise awareness of the rapidly growing epidemic facing our world. The Diabetic Shoes HuB is proud to announce that in honor of American Diabetes Month, we will be raising funds to donate to the American Diabetes Association. We need your help though, so join us in the fight to stop diabetes. Throughout...
NORTHVALE, N.J., Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Orthofeet, Inc. ("Orthofeet"), a leading designer and manufacturer of biomechanically designed footwear, announced the launch of its first direct-to-consumer website - www.orthofeet.com. The new website, a re-design of its existing health care provider website, offers a convenient, secure way to browse and purchase a wide variety of therapeutic shoes for men and women. The site also features educational resources about foot care, with...
AOFAS offers tips for keeping feet healthy in conjunction with American Diabetes Month ROSEMONT, Ill., Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A simple undetected blister on the foot or toe could lead to a major health emergency or even amputation for many of the 25.8 million Americans in the U.S. with diabetes. According to the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) ulceration, infection and gangrene are the most common foot and ankle problems of the diabetic...
NORTHVALE, N.J., Oct. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Orthofeet, the premium brand of specialty footwear, announced the introduction of two casual footwear lines designed for people with diabetes and those who suffer from foot and mobility conditions. A new women's classic shoe and an at-home slipper with advanced support will be showcased this week at Medtrade 2011, the largest national education and buying event for the home medical equipment (HME) market (Georgia World Congress Center,...
HealthyFeetStore.com Now Offers International Shipping Via Bongo International for Diabetic, Orthopedic, and Therapeutic Shoes San Diego (PRWEB) May 31, 2011 In order to serve a growing customer base, HealthyFeetStore.com, a leading online retailer of orthopedic, therapeutic and diabetic shoes and foot care products, is now serving international customers using Bongo International Parcel and Mail Forwarding. This new option makes hard-to-find healthy shoes accessible to customers...
LOMBARD, Ill., April 26 /PRNewswire/ -- With over ten million diabetics in the U.S. alone and approximately 150,000 amputations performed yearly, inventor and American board-certified prosthetist John E. Rooney developed a custom-made ankle-foot orthosis with the trade name Ulcer Healing Orthosis(R) or UHO(R). The U.S. patented device helps to support the lower leg and foot, reducing mechanical stress on the bottom of the ulcerated foot. This allows blood flow to the ulceration, encouraging...
