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01/31/2022

02/14/2021

Learn more about drop foot, its causes and treatments.

Drop foot is the inability to lift the front of the foot up during the swing phase of gait (walking), causing the forefoot to catch the ground, and possibly cause the person to stumble, trip or even fall. This occurs whe...

01/24/2021

01/24/2021

https://zfeetcharlotte.com/f/turf-toe-injury

Although they probably will not discuss it in detail during the playoffs, why was quarterback Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs holding and moving his big toe? Since we have not heard anything about fractures, se...

01/24/2021

Learn how to properly increase your physical activity level to reduce your chance of getting injuried, especially when starting to run.

We all know that when we reduce our physical activity, our bodies become weaker over time. The important question is How does that weakness affect our general health? Inactivity can come about for various reasons such as...

12/10/2020

COVID-19 and Painful Feet

Dear ZFEET INC community,

We now commonly hear…”They want to keep me locked down and I can’t come out of my room much. Now my whole body hurts, especially my feet.”
The downside of “Lockdowns” includes increased musculoskeletal pain. This decreased physical activity leads to malnourishment of joints, ligaments and tendons, not to mention the weakened muscles. All this can lead to feeling pains that you once did not have. Worse yet, this pain leads to lessened activity further compounding the problems.
With decreased activity, in the lower extremity, including the back, pain comes on quicker than usual as joints are not as mobile. Ligaments get increased stretch on them-firing off pain signals. Tendons and muscles can swell as they are weakened as they are overloaded.
Our body’s structures have what is called a “Load Capacity”. That is they can undergo only a certain amount of stress, strain, compression and tension. When you overload any of these structures capacity, injury results (Pain). The pain may be simply a general overall overload of many structures. It can also be strain on a single structure, resulting in such things as plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, joint pain and more. The good news is if you start moving again, you can increase your load capacity and thus reduce the likelihood of injury and pain.
So how can you walk away from pain fast? Begin with stretching, putting your joints through motion and do some strengthening exercises. Just start moving more, but don’t overdo it. Start slow and gradually increase. Home physical therapy such as Epson salt soaks and natural topical anti-inflammatories may aid as well.
Importantly, evaluate your footwear. As you are weaker from being less active, your shoes will play an ever-greater role in providing more structural support, keeping you aligned. Shoes do make a difference; we hear it every day. It helps to be proactive and evaluate your current footwear for wear and breakdown of the support and cushioning. With weaker muscles, you may need more support and cushioning with an orthotic device and a more stable shoe. Keep in mind that our bodies are constantly changing, and as you get back to exercising and your body becomes stronger, the type of shoes that you may need at that point may change.
Remember, feet are different from individual to individual, so it is best to be professionally evaluated and fitted for the most ideal shoe and orthotic that best matches your foot type as well as your unique conditions.
So, flatten the pain curve, get the ideal footwear from a professional, start moving, stretching, strengthening slowly, increase gradually and be safe.
David J. Sables, D.P.M., C.Ped
Sim Alli, C.Ped, CFo

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08/29/2020

We are having our yearly Mystery Sale for the next two weeks, until 9/15/2020.

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We would love to hear from you. Call us at 704-540-4664 or email us at [email protected] You can also schedule an appointment to come in and see us by clicking the link below. We look forward to serving you for all of your foot health needs.

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08/04/2020

WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING!

Jojo Watford (2 days ago)

This place is AWESOME!!! Great customer service!! My shoes were ready within a couple of hours. I'm so glad I'm finally walking without a limp. Thanks, ZFeet!! I highly recommend this place. William and Paul are the best.

Kelly Hicks (2 months ago)

I’ve visited the store yesterday, and I must say that the customer service was excellent. William, the manager, helped me to find the perfect pair of running shoes. He was very professional and courteous, and I came away with the feeling that this is a very customer-friendly store. I also purchased orthotic supports and other items. I highly recommend Z Feet to everyone!

07/16/2020

Please say a prayer for our friend Konrad and his family. His three sons were hurt in an accident a few weeks ago. Please visit their gofundme page for details. Thank you all for supporting his family.
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My brother's three sons got into an ATV accident on June 24th, rolling down a 70 foot ravine. His oldest s… Kurt Walz needs your support for Walz Family Fund

06/09/2020

We are excited about our new Brooks Running collection. We updated our Men's and Women's Dyad, Ghost, Adrenaline, Men's Beast and Women's Ariel. Visit us today to try a pair. We love the Brooks for their comfort & quality.

05/09/2020

We are pleased to say we will reopen for business today, Saturday 5/9/2020 for business. We will follow the guidelines for reopening set forth by our local and state government. We look forward to serving our community again.
If your feet are tired or aching, we are here for you. Visit us or call 704-540-7664 to schedule an appointment with or fit specialist.

04/26/2020

Veterans. Did you know that ZFEET is in the VA Network? Qualified veterans can get your shoes and insoles from us! Just tell your Podiatrist at the VA that you want ZFEET to supply your shoes and insoles.

04/26/2020

Learn about our Pedorthist, Paul Henderson and what he does at ZFEET.

04/26/2020

Our shoe store specializes in Custom Orthotics, Comfort Shoes, Shoe Modifications and other foot health products.

11/14/2019

Check out this 5 star Google My Business review by John Grooms:
I am writing to compliment the owner for his calm, detailed and patient reply to the guy who thinks he can still hike in tight boots on a surgically fused ankle and with a 40-lb. pack on his back. Shaking my head and chuckling. Some people, man.....
See the review on Google My Business by clicking the link below.

★★★★☆ · Shoe store · 10707 Park Rd Suite B