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Elkhart 24021 US Highway 33 Elkhart, IN 46517 (574) 875-8698 |
LaGrange 2500 N Detroit Street LaGrange, IN 46761 (574) 875-8698 |
Spanish speaking patients (574) 875-6124
CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS
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Please call (574) 875-8698 for an appointment. (Appointments often available the same day)
WORK FOOTWEAR
Do you have a subject that you would like to know more about regarding the feet? This area of the web site allows you to search the entire web site for information on just about any topic related to feet!
Work shoes are available in many shapes and have unique features and materials designed for specific occupations and uses. Thick leather boots with steel toe boxes are designed to protect your feet. Boots with varying degrees of traction are also available.
The American Podiatric Medical Association offers the following guide that matches specific occupational hazards with work footwear:
| Hazard | Protection |
| Falling and rolling objects, cuts and punctures |
Steel-toe safety shoes; add-on devices, such as metatarsal guards, metal foot guards, puncture-proof inserts, and shin guards. |
| Chemicals, solvents | Footwear with synthetic stitching and made of rubber, vinyl, or plastic. |