By Rehan Iqbal One glance at the modern workplace today is enough to give a visual on precisely how far we have come. Thanks to technological advancements and the innovation of personal protective equipment, workers all over the world can breathe a sigh of relief. Never have instances of work-related injury been so low since […]
Steel Toe Vs Alloy Toe Work Boots
By Rehan Iqbal Like most people, you’re no doubt looking for some of the most reliable personal protective equipment that the industry has to offer. From hard hats to safety gloves, all these work great to keep you safe and working as efficiently as you can. While the market is indeed flooded with all the […]
23 Most Comfortable Men’s Work Boots – Best to Stand in All Day
By Rehan Iqbal Welcome to my work boot guide on choosing the best safety footwear.While technology and equipment continue to evolve on an almost regular basis, one thing remains true even as we speak. Industries, construction sites, farm work, yard tasks and generally any manual labor requires robust and able bodied men to […]
The Different Types of Safety Toe Caps
By Rehan Iqbal Many occupations require certain clothing and precautions in order to keep workers safe from injury. Hard hats, gloves and high-visibility vest instantly come to mind, as do tough steel toe capped safety shoes. A reinforced toe-cap can be essential in many tough work environments where heavy-duty equipment is involved, or if there […]
What Plantar Fasciitis Feels Like?
By Rehan Iqbal Plantar fasciitis is inflammation and irritation of the thick, strong tissue (plantar fascia) in the sole of the foot. This band of tissue connects your heel to your toes. Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition that is typically characterized by a stabbing sensation at the heel of the foot where this flat […]
7 Best Foot Compression Sleeves and Socks for Plantar Fasciitis
By Rehan Iqbal Heel pain caused by Plantar Fasciitis (PF) or injury can affect your life in a big way—but it doesn’t have to. Our experts have found the best Plantar Fasciitis socks and compression sleeves as well as some other foot pain relief aids to get you back on your feet and living life […]
What is Plantar Fasciitis Taping?
By Rehan Iqbal When your feet are under stress, the thick ligament that runs the length of the sole of your foot (plantar fascia) can become irritated and swollen. This condition is called plantar fasciitis. There are a number of ways to relieve the pain of this condition and support healing. One of the best […]
Night Splints – To Use Or Not To Use
By Rehan Iqbal Foot pain first thing in the morning is one of the most well-known characteristics of plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia tightens and starts to heel while at rest during the night. When you stand up and apply pressure on that inflamed, irritated ligament, it causes immediate stretching that comes with intense pain. […]
Choosing the Best Stethoscope for Nurses
By Rehan Iqbal A Stethoscope is not just an accessory. It is a vital tool that a nurse uses in her daily life. A nurse has two main uses for a stethoscope. The first is for auscultation and the second is for checking the blood pressure. That’s why it is not a wonder that nurses […]
The Flat Footed Problem
By Rehan Iqbal Everyone is born with flat feet, which simply means the bottoms of the feet would push into the floor if they were to stand up. By the age of 6, most children develop arches that rise along the inside edge of both feet. Those arches promote an even distribution of body weight. […]