A Bounce In His Steps
April 28th, 2008. Filed under: Monday's Musings.
A co-worker came on my unit several weeks ago with a new bounce in his steps and a smile on his face. He had been in an accident nearly two years ago and still struggling with pain and difficulty walking. It seemed that more often than not he had to use a crutch to get around. Not only did that make working more difficult, it just flat out messed with his quality of life. This particular weekend marked a new beginning for him. When we asked him what was making him feel so good that particular day, he pointed to his feet.
I’ve never seen anything like his shoes before. Those were strange looking suckers! The main thing though, is the freedom and comfort he experiences because of them. They’re called z-coil shoes. They have a shock absorbing design and are specifically engineered to relieve foot, leg, and back pain. They come in a variety of styles from the sneaker to sandals and dressier shoes for both men and women. They even have speed lacing. Don’t ask as I don’t have a clue. If you know what speed lacing is, please let me know. The company’s site has a very interesting section about foot health information. Add that to your favorites. If you don’t have foot problems now, you may well have eventually. 75% of Americans have some kind of foot problems.
The next time you see someone walking along with a bounce in his step and a smile on his face, look at the feet. They may have a story to tell.
May 6th, 2008 at 13:56
Too funny–a simple explanation to it. Glad he found some relief!