Alpha Sole News

A Day In The Life of a Crazy and Busy PA Student

Posted by Susan Kitsinger · May 13, 2019

My favourite rotations have been plastic surgery and neurosurgery! Although I am unsure of what speciality I would ultimately like to work in, those two mentioned above are pretty high on my list. I have loved getting to experience the operating room as a student - and especially be hands on whenever I can. I also really enjoy a good challenge, I love solving complex puzzles and thinking critically in all aspects of medicine, so maybe internal medicine will be my calling after all?

5 Quick Workouts for Busy People

Posted by Susan Kitsinger · May 08, 2019

Finding time to fit in a workout when your day is jam-packed can feel almost impossible.
Even if you have some time after a long day at work, finding the motivation to drag your butt to the gym is hard when you’re already so exhausted.

Here we have 5 workouts that are quick, easy and designed to fit into your busy schedule. They require zero equipment so you can get them done in the comfort of your own home or office!

How Compression Socks Can Save You From a Travel Nightmare

Posted by Susan Kitsinger · May 01, 2019

When most people plan a trip, they get the obvious things such as travel insurance, necessary vaccinations, essential supplies and good footwear. But many people forget to pack one essential thing that could save them from a travel nightmare.

Research shows that wearing graduated compression socks during flights lasting more than 5 hours dramatically helps reduce your chance of developing DVT (aka blood clots) even if you show no symptoms...

How to Know If Your Compression Socks are Too Tight

Posted by Susan Kitsinger · April 24, 2019

While compression socks are supposed to be tight (in certain places), they should never be so tight to where you’re feeling discomfort or pain!

Doctors say the best way to know if you’re compression socks are too tight is to follow these simple guidelines...

The Top 5 Foods To Avoid for Less Foot Pain!

Posted by Susan Kitsinger · April 17, 2019

When we experience foot pain, most of us are likely to blame the 1 of 3 things:
1) Our demanding job 2) An old injury or 3) A condition such as arthritis or Plantar Fasciitis

While these things can definitely cause foot pain, studies show that eating these 5 foods can prolong symptoms and make them much worse...

How to Quickly Treat and Prevent Blisters!

Posted by Susan Kitsinger · April 17, 2019

The best way to prevent painful blisters is to prevent chafing. To stop them before they appear, pay attention to your skin and take precautions if you know you’re going to do a lot of walking, running or other physical activity.

To prevent chafing that can lead to blisters, dermatologists recommend the following tips: