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Best Supports, Slings and Splints

Valerie Paxton — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:59:10 +0000

We’re here to support you! After all, support for your body parts can be just as important as any other type, especially when you are in pain.

Allegro is well-known for its great prices and wide selection of pain reducing orthotic splints, braces, slings and supports. We’ve helped support thousands of customers suffering from sprains, sports injuries, post-surgery, fibromyalgia, flat feet, plantar fasciitis, carpel tunnel, tennis elbow, golf elbow, knee pain, back pain – you name it.

Foot and Ankle Supports

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Shop by Condition: Ankle Pain, Foot Pain, Heel Spurs, Plantar Fasciitis and Shin Splints

Back and Abdominal Supports

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Shop by Condition: Back Pain, Hip Replacement

Hand and Wrist Supports

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Shop by Condition: Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel, Cerebral Palsy

Knee Braces

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Shop by Condition: Knee Pain, Knee Replacement

Elbow Supports

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How to STOP Foot Pain

Valerie Paxton — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:16:57 +0000

Do your feet hurt?

It’s no wonder that foot pain and injury is so common with those 26 bones, 33 joints and more than 100 tendons, muscles and ligaments in each foot.

Allegro has a wide assortment of products to cure, remove or at least relieve foot pain caused by trauma, disease or both. So raise your fallen arches, swap your heel spurs for real spurs and let’s take a look at what might fix you up.

Most Popular Foot Pain Relief Products

Tuli Heavy Duty Heel Cups – The most advanced shock-absorbing heel cups available. Twice as thick as Classic Heel Cups (also very popular), these heavy duty cups are perfect in athletic shoes or more spacious lace-up shoes. Ideal for heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, severs disease, achillies tendinitis, shin splints and knee and back pain.

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Superfeet Performance Green Insoles - Long-lasting comfort for all of your activities. Designed primarily for footwear with a removable sole, the Superfeet Green Insoles are ideal for skiing, snowboarding, running, hiking and walking. Provides maximum balance, support and shock absorption.

Shop all SuperFeet Insoles for women, men, athletic shoes, work boots, cowboy boots, winter shoes, ski boots, high heels … everything!

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DH Offloading Post-Op Shoe -Super popular, this post-surgery shoe reduces shear, eliminates pressure points, absorbs shock and accommodates bulky dressings. The perfect solution for effective offloading of diabetic foot ulcers and other plantar wound conditions. Suited for the ambulatory and compliant patient for 1 to 4 months.

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RollerAid Knee Walker with Swiveling Front Wheels – When recovering from below-the-knee injuries, this nifty invention acts as a painless alternative for crutches. Conserve your energy, free up your hands, reduce pain and provide stability with a Knee Walker!

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Form Fit Night Splint - Relieve symptoms of plantar fasciitis and heel spurs, achilles tendonitis and other lower extremity overuse injuries. Alleviates pain in the arch and heel area by gently stretching the plantar fascia and achilles tendon. By increasing this flexibility, you reduce the likelihood of further strain or tearing, and enhance the healing process. Wear it while you sleep!

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Diabetic Crew Socks - Soft socks at a great price - no binding or sagging and with minimal compression. Made in the USA of 90% cotton and 10% polyester. Ideal for people with diabetes, neuropathy, circulatory problems and edema. Super popular.

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Kerasal Callus Removal Cleansing Pads – Works on the toughest calluses, plus reduces the chance of infection. These special callus pads have an abrasive side for softening and a built-in cleanser for disinfecting. Use it, and throw it away!

Shop all Kerasal Foot Creams, Pastes and Ointments

Shop our Foot Care Category for products to take care of bunions, corns, callouses, fungus, hammertoes, diabetic feet, warts and all.

Shop by Body Part: Feet

Shop by Condition

Foot Pain

Heel Spurs

Plantar Fasciitis

Shin Splints

Diabetes

Athletes Foot

Ankle Pain

When to See Your Doctor for Foot Pain: Call your doc if you have sudden severe pain, a recent injury, redness or swelling, open sores or ulcers on your foot, foot pain combined with newly diagnosed diabetets/peripheral vascular disease, or if you don’t respond to self-care within 1 to 2 weeks.

Happy shopping, happy feet!

Wound Care Products for Pressure Sores and Diabetic Ulcers

Valerie Paxton — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 20:09:45 +0000

If you have a bedsore, diabetic ulcer or other dermal ulcer, or you are caring for someone who does, it is critical that you are receiving assistance or advice from a medical specialist. Treating pressure sores (bedsores) and dermal ulcers can be challenging as these wounds heal slowly and must be attended to carefully. Treatment plans includes everything from pressure reduction to wound cleaning/debridement, wound dressings, hydrotherapy, antibiotics, dietary supplements and muscle spasm relief. Even with the best of care, sometimes surgery is required.

Allegro’s wound care category has a variety of products designed to protect wounds and speed healing. The type of products used depends on the stage and severity of the wound. Below are our most popular wound care products for pressure sores, venous and arterial leg and foot ulcers.

Most Popular Pressure Sore and Ulcer Products

Mepilex Border Self-Adherent Absorbent Foam Dressing- This popular self-adherent foam dressing minimizes trauma to the wound and pain to the patient during dressing changes. It is designed for a wide range of exuding wounds including pressure ulcers, leg and foot ulcers and traumatic wounds.

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Promogran Prisma Matrix Wound Dressing- Appropriate for diabetic foot ulcers, venous ulcers, pressure ulcers and all chronic wounds, Promogran Prisma contains a unique combination of collagen, ORC and silver-ORC to absorb chronic wound fluid and create the optimal environment for cellular growth.

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Iodosorb Gel Cadexomer Iodine- Triple action kills bacteria, manages exudate and debrides the wound. Iodosorb Gel is specially formulated for use on wet, exudating ulcers, diabetic and venous ulcers, pressure sores and infected wounds.

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SAF-Clens AF No Rinse Cleanser - Intended for the cleansing of Stage I-IV pressure ulcers, stasis ulcers, diabetic ulcers, post-surgical wounds and more. Removes debris, slough and eschar without damaging healing tissue. No rinse formula.

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Normlgel Hydrogel Dressing - Provides a moist environment for the wound, optimum for healing. Normlgel may be used on granulating and open wounds such as pressure ulcers, venous and arterial leg ulcers, diabetic ulcers, burns and open surgical wounds. Another popular hydrogel is the SilvaSorb Hydrogel with antimicrobial silver protection.

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3M Tegaderm Transparent Film Dressing – This all-in-one sterile, transparent dressing frames the wound and delivers first aid all in one. Used for acute wounds, surgical sites and chronic wounds including Stage I and II pressure ulcers, Tegaderm protects at-risk skin or can be used as a primary or secondary dressing. Breathable yet waterproof.

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Silvercel Antimicribial Alginate Dressing- Great for pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers and surgical wounds, Silvercel combines silver and alginate into one unique dressing, providing both antimicrobial action and enhanced exudate management.

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Want more? See all these pressure sore/diabetic ulcer products and more in Shop by Condition: Dermal Ulcers. We also recommend the following categories: Bedridden, Diabetic Shoes, Diabetic Socks, Pressure Reduction, Foot Care, Hospital Discharge Favorites and Skin Care

Heel Pain – How to Stop It

Valerie Paxton — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:39:18 +0000

The best treatment for heel pain is usually rest from the activities that caused the problem, but there are several popular products designed for specific types of heel pain. Allegro carries hundreds of products for foot pain and heel pain in Shop By Condition: Foot Pain or products specifically for Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Spurs.

Most Popular Heel Pain Products

Heel Hugger with Gel - Sewn-in sealed ice gel pads provide soothing cold therapy for treatment of chronic heel pain, heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, narrow heels, retrocalcaneal bursitis, calcaneal apophysitis and Achilles tendonitis. Designed at patented by a Podiatrist.

Another popular gel pad is the Sol Step, for all day relief.

Cool Stretch Night Splint - Combines passive stretching with cold therapy. The Cool Stretch provides an improved treatment for treating Plantar Fasciitis. See also the N’ice Stretch and Stretch X Night Splint.

See all Plantar Fasciitis Products

Tuli Polar Bear Dual Density Heel Cups - Designed specifically for heel spur pain, the ring of soft gel cushions your heel while it distributes pressure away from the injured area.

See all Heel Cups

See all Tuli Foot Products

Elasto-Gel Heel Boot - Full protection for the heel, foot and ankle bones. Gel insert is fully adjustable to allow total coverage.

Achilles Heel Protection Sleeve - For relief from pump bumps (Haglund deformity) or sore, fatigued or injured Achilles tendon. Gel pad protects the heel. Washable and reusable. Fits in most footwear.

Medical Sheepskin Heel Protector - Protects against decubitus ulcer formation on the heel of long-term patients. Fits any size. Sold as singles.

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Heelbo Heel & Elbow Protectors - Protects heels or elbows without a shearing effect on the skin. Machine washable, latex free, comes in pairs.

What about the rest of the foot? See our Foot Care Products

Don’t live with heel pain. Order your heel pain remedy today!

Want Healthy, Happy, Beautiful Feet all Year Long?

Valerie Paxton — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:35:54 +0000

Stuffing your feet back into their closed-toe shoes for the winter doesn’t mean you should forget about them until sandal weather next spring. Keep your feet looking beautiful and healthy all winter long with a little TLC and a few key products.

From what I’ve seen, just about everyone could pay a little more attention to the ‘ol foot, if you know what I mean. Here’s how . . .

Foot Product Recommendations:

Pedicure Products. Save time and money by doing your own pedicures! Well groomed feet are healthy feet. Gentlemen, call it what you want, but you must develop a foot maintenance routine or you’re going to end up with a mess of a foot. Use our Step-N-Smooth Shower Mat Foot File if nothing else. For a fantastic home spa pedicure, along with your massaging foot soaker I recommend a Paraffin Heat System for pure bliss. And don’t forget the Epsom Salts, Dual Action Foot File, Salon-Style Heel Buffer, and Deep Healing Foot Cream.

Want to brush up on your pedicure skills? Read Marie Claire’s The Perfect Pedicure

Foot Care Products. Anyone with hammertoes, corns, calluses, fungus or bunions will tell you… take care of your feet! If you already have a painful foot condition, we have products to protect, comfort and perhaps even cure it.

For those with Diabetes, see our Diabetic Foot Care Products

Shoes. Stop squishing your feet into shoes that hurt. We have a full line of great looking sandals, dress shoes, athletic shoes/trainers, work boots, oxfords, clogs, casual shoes, diabetic shoes, socks and therapeutic shoes designed to address and correct a variety of foot issues. And the sizes! You won’t believe the feet we can fit!

Insoles & Heel Cups – For maximum foot comfort consider adding an insole or heel cup inside your shoe. They make them for everything from athletic footwear to high heels. Improve your balance, circulation, body alignment and weight distribution PLUS reduce body aches & pains – just by putting something in your shoe. Who knew?

See? No excuse for gnarly, sore feet.

Here’s wishing you beautiful tootsies all your life. Thanks for your orders. Tell your friends!

Best Products to STOP Foot Pain

Valerie Paxton — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:12:06 +0000

With 26 bones, 33 joints and more than 100 ligaments in each of your feet it’s no wonder that foot pain and injury is so common. If your feet hurt, there’s probably something wrong. Best not ignore it.

So pick up your fallen arches, trade in your heel spurs for real spurs and let’s take a look at what might fix you up.

Most Popular Foot Pain Products

Tuli Classic Heel Cups- put these in your shoes to absorb shock and return impact energy just like the system found naturally in your feet. For heel spurs, Plantar Fasciitis, severs, Achilles TMy thoughtendinitis, shin splints, knee pain and back pain. We have lots and lots of heel cups to choose from.

See all Tuli Brand Foot Products

See all Heel Cups

Superfeet Active Blue Insoles- These are our most popular insoles, probably because they are the most versatile Trim-to-Fit insole in the Superfeet line. Works in any kind of footwear, these insoles absorb shock, improve comfort and help prevent blisters and hot spots . The blue ones are designed for cleated athletic footwear (great for soccer) as well as casual and dress shoes. Also ideal for running, mountain biking or tennis shoes and for flatter feet that may not tolerate the more supportive Performance Green Insoles.

See all Superfeet Insoles for women, men, athletic shoes, workboots, cowboy boots, winter shoes, ski boots, high heels … everything!

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Night Splint - For relief of symptoms of plantar fasciitis and heel spurs, and perhaps even peroneal and tibial nerve entrapment. Alleviates pain in the arch and heel area by gently stretching the plantar fascia ligament. By increasing this flexibility, you reduce the likelihood of further strain or tearing, and enhance the healing process. Wear it while you sleep!

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Biomechanical Shoes - designed specifically to address the biomechanics of human walking, by limiting the stress at the areas of the foot most susceptible to pain. Recognized as the #1 footware line for people suffering from diabetes, arthritis, metatarrsalgia, Morton’s Neuroma, hammertoes, bunions and other foot pain problems. See all Aetrex Worldwide Shoes.

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See all Sandals

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See all Therapeutic Shoes

If it is foot care you need, see our Foot Care Section for products to take care of bunions, callouses, fungus, hammertoes, etc.

If you need foot or ankle support, see our full line of Ankle/Foot Orthotics.

Still in pain? Visit our brand new Shop By Condition: Foot Pain area of the AllegroMedical.com website.

Water Aerobics Gear, Sunglasses, Cast Covers & More

Valerie Paxton — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:34:04 +0000

Summer is a great time of year for outdoor activities and fun. Don’t let mobility issues, oppressive heat or even broken bones stop you from getting your exercise, staying cool and joining in the fun this season.

Allegro’s Top Summer Products

Chillow Pillows - How about a pillow that keeps you cool but needs no electricity!? We even have them for your pets… and your keyboard. Chill out with two, at night. Sleep nice and cool with one under the neck and one between the knees. That’s what I do. Get both in the Chillow Pak.

Waterproof Cast Covers – Don’t let a cast, prosthesis, IV/PICC or ostomy spoil your water fun! Bathe or swim with confidence with these completely waterproof covers. All sizes. Very highly rated.

See all Dry Pro Waterproof Products, including PICC or IV Line Protectors, Prosthesis Covers and Ostomy Covers.

Cocoons Sunglasses – The only sunglasses in the world that completely isolate your eyes from the elements. Patented 360 degrees of advanced UV protection, available in a range of styles that can be worn over your prescription glasses or as conventional sunglasses. And they look cool too!

Water Fitness - Get a high calorie burn and aerobic conditioning while in the water with these great water exercise products. Water takes the impact out of exercise – a great benefit for those with knee pain, hip pain or weight problems.

See all Water Exercise Equipment for belts, webbed gloves, water dumbbells, underwater MP3Players, caps, goggles, noodles, aqua workout CDs and more. We even have an Underwater Treadmill!

Sandals – We have summer sandals to fit any foot. And they are cute, cute, cute. The men’s sandals are extremely stylish too. Do you wear a 14 wide? Orthotics? Have foot pain? Diabetes? We have shoes for you! Drew, Aetrex, Apex. Popular, well made shoes that are great for everyone’s feet and they are made to last.

See all Shoes and Insoles including athletic shoes, boots, socks, therapeutic shoes, Superfeet insoles, foot pads & heel cups.

Have a great summer! Let us know if you need help finding something. If we don’t have it on the site, we’ll see if we can get it.