Archive for January, 2016

Know the Difference Between Custom Shoe Inserts and Over-the-Counter Shoe Inserts

Posted on: January 27th, 2016 by FloydBrace Blogger

Discreet and removable, a shoe insert is slipped into a shoe to offer added support to the heel, arch, and musculature of the foot, helping alieve pain from the ground up. Some options can be purchased from drug stores without a physician’s assistance, while others require much more than a trip to the corner store […]

Get Sleep Better NOW As an Amputee

Posted on: January 27th, 2016 by FloydBrace Blogger

In addition to warding off dark circles and a drained complexion, a full night of uninterrupted sleep can prevent diabetes, sharpen memory, boost mood, and reduce chronic pain. If you’re dreaming of a solid, deep, wonderful sleep but prosthetic-related pain is blocking you, Floyd Brace Company can help make those dreams a reality with these […]

5 Myths of a Diabetes-friendly Diet

Posted on: January 4th, 2016 by FloydBrace Blogger

A balanced diet is key to healthy living regardless of age, gender, or medical background. For those with diabetes, however, diet is especially critical to maintaining health and weight. Neglecting either can lead to complications like heart disease, cholesterol, or stress on ulcer-prone feet and ankles. At Floyd Brace, we encourage our patients with diabetes […]

Americans with Disabilities Act: Know Your Rights

Posted on: January 4th, 2016 by FloydBrace Blogger

In 1990, President George H.W. Bush broke new ground when he signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The legislation prohibits discrimination and ensures that mainstream opportunities aren’t withheld from citizens with mental or physical disabilities. As you charge into a new year loaded with new possibilities, make sure you know your rights […]