Made For Health and Beauty
These sandals were initially designed for pedicures. Sturdy and comfortable enough for everyday wear, the sandals could be put on right before the toenails were polished, polish the nails, and the person could leave the spa or salon immediately, getting on with their day. One could get a manicure first, then do the pedicure, still not have to wait, or take the risk of dulling or smearing the polish on the hands or feet. Letting the polish dry completely for two to three hours in the sandals, kept the polish lustrous for weeks.
As the sandals received more recognition, it was brought to the inventors' attention that Spread'ems ® were very healthy for the feet and therefore, for the body.
A Yoga Center in Seal Beach, California, pointed out that students are taught to spread their toes for a firm sense of balance and grounding, and that by wearing these sandals, and keeping the toes spread, one can maintain that sense of balance and improved stance.
After examining the sandal and doing some research, the above information was confirmed by Claudio Carvalho, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. He states that the toe separators allow a modified tracking plane at the metatarsophlangeal joint. This alteration allows the constant mechanical stress of weight bearing and ambulation to be evenly shifted along the joint, improving body alignment, and preventing hip and back problems. Dr. Carvalho believes the sandal would be an excellent aid for those who suffer from osteo-arthritis of the feet. By spreading the toes, the sandal would take the loading stresses away from the afflicted area, retard the degeneration of the cartilaginous elements in the joint, and allow patients with this illness to participate in exercises to improve their condition.
Podiatrists patients have also confirmed that the sandals are wonderful for balance, body alignment, improved posture, and a great aid for the prevention or relief of hip and back problems.
Beech Sandal Co. is very pleased to have designed a product so useful for both health and beauty.
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Video by Sandra Samartino
(20 year Yoga Instructor Trainer, 30 year Yoga Instructor!)
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