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- $28 Billion a year is spent on American foot health care.
- Two-thirds of American people have foot problems.
- Investigation points out problems caused by shoes.
- Foot ills among shoeless people approximately 3% vs. 70% of shoe wearers in the United States.
- $5.4 Billion is spent on medical services, doctors, hospitals, Medicare and Medicaid.
- $1.3 Billion is spent on over the counter and mail order foot aids.
- $4 Billion is spent on special orthotics.
- $2.7 Billion is spent due to absenteeism, medical insurance, and low productivity.
- Recent Gallup Survey
73% say feet hurt occasionally.
62% consider it normal for feet to hurt.
- American Podiatric Medical Association – Increase in foot problems.
- Soviet Union – Three years of intensive training to be a
certified shoe fitter, to get a job selling shoes.
These facts are compiled from the Rogers Corporation -
Poron® Insider, June 1992 and the New York Times, July 1992.
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Learn more about the following Common Foot Problems and how to treat them.
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Plantar Fasciitis
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Bruised Heels
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Heel Spurs
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Achilles Tendon Pain
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Flat Feet
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High Arches
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Metatarsalgia
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Bunions
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Dropped Metatarsals
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High Instep
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Black Toe Nails
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Hammer Toes
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