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Home » Authors » Dr. Kevan Orvitz

Dr. Kevan Orvitz

Dr. Orvitz is a world-renowned and licensed podiatrist and foot health expert. He is also founder and CEO of MEGAComfort, a leading work boot and shoe insole company. Visit www.megacomfort.com and www.insoledoctor.com.

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Returning to work for at-risk employees

A step up: Returning to work for at-risk employees

Dr. Kevan Orvitz
July 20, 2020
For our returning US workforce, recognizing employees’ personal comfort on the job has never been more significant — especially for at-risk employees.
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Accommodations for older workers to combat fatigue

Choose the right footwear & accessories to combat the fatigue factor

As the workforce ages
Dr. Kevan Orvitz
September 9, 2019

Americans are living longer and working longer, resulting in an unprecedented transfor-mation of the workplace, according to the United States Senate’s Special Committee on Aging.


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Ergonomic solutions for common foot pain

Alleviate and prevent common foot pain with ergonomic solutions

Can you stand it?
Dr. Kevan Orvitz
September 11, 2018
Without proper footwear and appropriate support for the job, employees can be subject to more than just discomfort. Workers are often faced with back, ankle, knee and hip pain, bad posture and foot problems like plantar fasciitis, sprains, bunions and corns.
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worker foot safety risk assessments

Regularly assess risks- discomfort, pain and working conditions- to the feet

Stay on your toes
Dr. Kevan Orvitz
June 28, 2018
Foot injuries are among the most prevalent incidents in the workplace, with overexertion listed as the No. 11 most frequently reported injury, and slips and trips as the second. The effects are staggering.
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Technologies change the modern workplace: You gotta embrace it

Dr. Kevan Orvitz
June 1, 2017

Technology has become embedded into almost every activity in our day-to-day living. From the moment we wake up, to the moment we go to sleep, so many parts of our day are impacted, and made easier by technology.


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PPE

Feet hurt? Select the right insoles and footwear

Dr. Kevan Orvitz
January 5, 2015
Standing or walking for long periods of time on the job affects your knees, hips and back over the long term.


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foot protection

Reduce pain & fatigue as your protective footwear ages

Dr. Kevan Orvitz
January 3, 2013
Criteria for replacing shoes and boots due to excessive wear and tear are very subjective. However, it is recommended to replace all types of industrial footwear every six months and, in some cases, even sooner.


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Feet don't fail me now

Dr. Kevan Orvitz
June 3, 2008
Keeping the feet healthy will help keep employees happier, healthier and working to their full potential.
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