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Exercise Most people today are aware of the importance of exercise! Because so many professions and jobs are not very physical, more and more people are joining gymnasiums and exercise…

Women and the elderly suffer most from tired, aching legs, but men who stand long hours, especially in one position, may be affected too. Symptoms A dull ache behind the…

   ” Things are a lot better. In the beginning it felt like hot spots under my feet but after 3 days a lot better. One thing I must say…

    “I just wish to inform you that I am indeed happy with the step forward supports. My backache has ceased and my knees are less painful. I am so…

Is it ever too late to Correct Foot Problems? No, No, NO! It is never too late to make changes for the better. Even elderly people can start exercise programs…

Distributors of the popular Soft Step® Foot Correctors Soft Steps® have been marketed by the Step Forward Co, USA since 1974. In 2004 overseas markets were considered for the first…

   ”   I am soooo excited and happy. The huge discomfort and tension I was feeling on my feet is gone. Yesterday I even made the mistake of walking without…

Stability and balance usually decline at least a little, as we grow older. Why? Muscle Deterioration Some of it may have to do with brain function deteriorating, but a lot…

The first thing to ask is – ‘What do I want Sport inner soles or Sports Orthotics to do for me?’ Probably the most important thing generally is shock absorption….

Plantar Fasciitis Cause A search on the web will turn up a host of information on plantar fasciitis, but there is a basic sameness throughout, because there are just two…

Soft Step® Foot Correctors are very different, and cannot be compared to ordinary innersoles. Differences between Soft Steps® and other Inner Soles Most inner soles support the medial arch only….

Attention Teachers, Nurses, Hairdressers, Physios, Dentists, Surgeons, Pharmacists, Tradesmen, Factory Workers… in fact, everyone who spends their working hours on their feet!! Do you stand for long hours and have…

The Narrow View Problems in the skeletal structure are often treated in a localized way – even knee and hip replacements are done with little or no consideration of the…

   “Had other orthotics with build up. Wanted to operate hip, but so much better with Soft-Steps®.”  Elisabeth     Where is the Focus? One of the shortcomings of modern…

This diagram shows poor posture in relation to poorly aligned feet and good posture in relation to well-balanced feet. Flat feet are often the result of inherent low muscle tone…

   ”   I was very skeptical at first as I’ve tried many products and absolutely nothing worked to ease my discomfort. I suffered from plantar fasciitis and was in a…

    ” I just wanted to let you know that I am loving the foot correctors. They feel amazing and I can already feel myself able to stand for long…

Posture versus Foot Alignment Posture is directly related to weight distribution in the feet! If the feet roll in, or over-pronate, the knees are placed under stress because of the…

   ”  I bought my step forward insets about 8 years ago. I will never forget the immediate pain relief from plantar fasciitis. After using them every day for 12 months,…

   ” Best Investment I ever made. Walk so much better and further with no more pain in my feet, back and hip.. Wish I had found out about them…

What It Is About There are many technical aspects to the improvement of golfing ability, but today we want to reveal and talk about a different approach, which can improve,…

Lower Back Pain Many people experience tiredness and pain in the lower back, especially when standing for many hours or working in a bent over, or other strained position. It…

   ”   I am soooo excited and happy. The huge discomfort and tension I was feeling on my feet is gone. Yesterday I even made the mistake of walking without…

Neglected Feet Feet are often neglected, forgotten, ignored, abused and among the less loved of our body parts. Until they cry for help… And then we quickly realize how important…

In some ways a footprint tells a very clear story … everyone knows the difference between a flat foot and a high arch. But there are much more subtle messages…

What can Change your Body? Apart from severe injury, as in a car crash, which could leave you with a mangled and very different body, bad footwear or bad postural…

How can we help Flat Feet? A great many people are afflicted with flat feet and in most cases it is a genetic condition, that is, something we were born…

Step Forward South Africa has a 95%+ success rate, or in other words, 95 and more out of a hundred users are happy and wear Soft Steps® with confidence, comfort…

Why do Bunions form? Bunions are often seen as the result of wearing improper foot wear – tight shoes, high heels, etc. – causing an uneven distribution of weight. This…

The Orthodox View The accepted and traditional beliefs about foot health and arch supports include the following: Bad footwear is a major cause of foot problems Better, more high-tech footwear…

Anyone following our blogs may be wondering how come we can claim Soft Steps® to be the answer to so many varied problems! So today we are going to describe…

  ​Why do 87% of the population have foot problems?   The uneven distribution of weight – misalignment – and the pressure of hard surfaces, cause many of our foot…

Or it is meant to have arrived…it depends where you look for it! Drought and cold and heat may have quite devastating effects on nature, but it always bounces back…

Why is Foot fitness the missing link? Fitness in any limb, or part of the body, can only be achieved by exercising the moving parts, i.e. muscles, tendons and ligaments….

Arch Supports or Insoles Arch supports are usually premade from hard or soft, static materials and designed principally to support the medial arch but being static cannot bring about change….

Temporary Relief for Feet Who doesn’t love a foot massage?? I know someone who loves having his feet tickled and will get his grand kids to draw pictures on them…

Downside of surgery Solutions, or even relief, for foot problems is often tricky because we need our feet all the time and therapy and medication usually amount to no more…

Some people have a special sense which enables them to predict the future, or ‘feel’ impending disaster. The lines in your palm are supposed to mean various things. Your nails…

Heel Pain Heel pain can be due to Achilles Tendonitis, Sever’s Disease (children) and other conditions, but the most common one is Plantar Fasciitis, which may include a heel spur….

  Reasons for Foot Problems in Children We are seeing more and more children with foot problems, and at a younger and younger age!   Why is this? Rapid Growth:…

   ” I just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to Step Forward for helping me get back on my feet. Last year I was depressed because I was…

Soft Step® Foot Correctors are not just for flat feet! They help for a multitude of different ailments and problems. Below we have categorized a few of the many success…

Improving blood circulation or blood flow is important in certain conditions – diabetes is one of them. About Diabetes The website www.medicalnewstoday.com gives comprehensive and useful information about diabetes. Here…

Incredible Stories An enthusiastic Durban runner was forbidden to run any longer. He became so depressed as to border on suicidal… He began using Soft Step® Foot Correctors and got…

  “I am soooo excited and happy. The huge discomfort and tension I was feeling on my feet is gone. Yesterday I even made the mistake of walking without it…

What is the one single thing that can have the greatest effect on deformed feet, whether by birth defect, disease or accident? Movement!! Scar tissue needs continual massage to loosen…

Foot ailments and problems Foot ailments and problems can be classified according to the part of the foot that is affected. Forefoot Problems Bunions, hammertoes, corns, calluses, neuromas and burning…

How do we Prevent Injury? Some people seem to be injury prone – but usually there is an underlying cause. Poor balance, weak muscles, tight muscles, misalignment, etc. Various aids…

   ”   Ek het myne 2 jaar terug gekry nadat die soliede binnesole nie meer vir my gewerk het nie. Dit oefen die spiere, dat selfs as ek kaalvoet loop,…

The words Foot Correctors make us think ‘Feet’, but Foot Correctors do so much more for the whole body!! Traditional, static orthotics, or arch supports, do just that – support…