As you tee off this weekend, make sure your feet are up to par and in good condition.  Hours spent walking and not positioning your feet properly during your golf swing can cause foot pain and severe problems for some golfers.

The most common golf-related injury is neuroma.  If the golfer swings the club right-handed, the neuroma occurs in the left foot and vice versa. The nerves in the toe joints can become pinched and irritated when shifting weight from one foot to another during your golf swing.  The symptoms include burning, numbness and shooting pain into the toes.

As your body transfers weight from one foot to the other during your swing, the nerves in the ball of your foot may also become compressed and overused, causing pain.  Overuse on your big toe joint by bending the back foot too far can possibly lead to painful arthritis.

Chronic heel pain and inflammation can lead to plantar fasciitis, which can prevent you from keeping a solid stance and ultimately affect your swing too.  Persistent actions can cause overuse of the injury and make the condition worse for you.

Any of these conditions can affect your overall golfing performance.   If you are experiencing continued pain and discomfort - it is best to discontinue playing right away and contact a Podiatrist for treatment. 

Women love their high heels, but what good is wearing the heels if later in the evening you are going to kick them off?  Many of today's high heels are designed with high platforms and unique wedge heel designs.

A survey conducted by the American Podiatric Medical Association showed some 42% of women admitted they would wear a shoe they liked even if it gave them discomfort; 73% admitted already having a shoe-related foot issue.

Your shoes should conform to the shape of your foot - feet should never conform to the shape of your shoes.  So what are some ways to protect and get the best fit possible for our feet in high heels?

First, get a snug, but not tight fit when selecting high heels.  Preferably look for narrow heels.  Stay away from heels that allow your feet to slide to the front, leaving a big gap behind your heel.  Sliding forward can create more pressure and pain on the toes.

Second, cushion up your heels especially if you know you will be standing for long periods of time.  Investing in prescription orthotics can help control pain.

Third, wear a thicker heel for stability.  A platform or thicker heel provides you with better balance and distributes the weight on your foot evenly.  Also, alternating between heel heights can prevent having problems with Achilles tendon.

Fourth, try to select a heel that is easy on your arch and might help relieve pain in the ball of the foot.  Some 4" heels have a straight drop down to the flatbed portion of the shoe.  You will want to look for a more gradual "slope or pitch" of the heel.

Fifth, wearing open-toe high heels helps relieve pressure on inflamed areas such as corns and calluses.  Make sure to see a podiatrist to have corns and calluses professionally removed.

So if high heels are an absolute must, it is best to wear them sparingly and follow the tips provided to prevent repetitive stress on your feet.

How would like a sock that tracks your running confidence, coaches you, and dispatches a message: Persistent heel-strike detected?  If so, Sensoria's Smart Fitness Socks, made by a company called Heapsylon could be a right fit for you. 

There is always the question among runners about foot-strike.  Should a runner hit the ground with the heel, the mid-foot, or the toe?  Also, how can runners lower their impact while running on concrete?

Sensoria's wearable device consists of a pair of sensor-stuffed socks, containing "e-textile technology."  The pressure sensors inside the socks assess which parts of your foot are taking the weight as you run.  There is also a clip-on Bluetooth 4.0 that contains an accelerometer, altimeter and calorie counter and attach's to the ankle of the sock with magnets.  You can then upload your data wirelessly to your computer or smart phone to track your progress. The socks are completely made of fabric and can go through the wash and dry cycles too.

The ulimate goal of the fitness sock is to help you lock in a new, safe running technique.  It can track your steps and provide advise on running style by doing a real-time gait analysis.  The sock basically helps you correct bad running habits and possibly reduce heelstriking on pavement or avoid excessive forefoot running that could lead to back pain or Achilles tendon injuries.

The sock is also a step tracker and can track inactivity.  It will notify you to take a screen break if your foot is stationary and can figure out if you are sitting down.  This feature could be useful for runners who have take a business call while out running.

Sensoria also has a real-time coaching application which can provide warnings of heel-strike or information on your overall running performance.  It can help you get into a running rhythm too by letting you select your desired stride frequency range and will cue you when needed.

Currently, Heapsylon is trying to raise $87,000 to produce the socks via its Indigogo fundraising site.  Sensoria is like a "personal trainer" in a sock.  The company says, it will allow you to see how well you exercise, walk or run - safely and pain free!