What to Know About a Broken Toe
Trauma to the foot, especially the toes, can occur in many ways.
Mar 26th, 2018
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PRP Injections In Your Feet
Platelet rich plasma, or PRP, is blood taken from a patient and spun in a centrifuge, concentrating the amount of platelets and growth factors.
Mar 5th, 2018
Causes of Hammertoe
Hammertoe is a foot condition which affects the toes, causing the joints to become deformed.
Feb 19th, 2018
What Are Hammertoes?
Hammertoes are painful deformities that frequently form on the second, third, or fourth toe.
Feb 19th, 2018
Walking or Running Shoes: How to Choose
Many people are unaware of the differences between walking and running shoes.
Feb 5th, 2018
Differences between Walking and Running Shoes
Both running and walking are great exercises, but should a person wear the same shoes for both activities?
Feb 5th, 2018
Causes of Corns
A small area of skin that appears thickened on the foot may be a condition referred to as a corn.
Jan 22nd, 2018
Why Do My Feet Hurt During Pregnancy?
Experiencing leg and foot pain during pregnancy is a common ailment most women suffer from, especially during the second and third trimester.
Jan 15th, 2018
Pregnancy and Foot Health
Many pregnant women complain about foot pain while they are expecting.
Jan 15th, 2018
Can Being Obese Affect My Feet?
Obesity is a worldwide issue, affecting people from many different countries, and is often seen as a gateway for serious health conditions.
Jan 8th, 2018
How Can My Feet Feel Better?
Standing on your feet all or most of the day often triggers foot pain.
Jan 2nd, 2018
Heel Pain
Have you ever gotten up from a chair or out of bed in the morning, and upon taking that first step, feel like your heel has stepped on a tack?
Dec 26th, 2017
Reasons for Stretching the Feet
There are numerous bones, joints and muscles in the foot, therefore making it a complicated structure.
Dec 18th, 2017
Keeping the Feet Healthy as We Age
Many seniors develop foot issues as they age, commonly due to loss of strength resulting from lack of exercise.
Dec 11th, 2017
Geriatrics and Podiatry
Bone density loss, dry skin, poor circulation, and rough and brittle nails are some of the common problems that can occur as people age.
Dec 11th, 2017
What is Hyperhidrosis?
The purpose of sweating is to regulate the body’s temperature.
Nov 27th, 2017
Sever's Disease
Sever's disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is a medical condition that causes heel pain in children’s feet while they’re growing.
Nov 6th, 2017
Common Causes of Achilles Tendon Injuries
When you point your toes toward the floor and then stand up on your tiptoes, that's the Achilles tendon at work.
Oct 30th, 2017
What are Achilles Tendon Injuries
The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the human body.
Oct 30th, 2017
Tips on Preventing Running Injuries
Running can be a great way to stay healthy, however it can also lead to injuries.
Oct 23rd, 2017
Wearing Shoes Without Socks is Bad for Your Foot Health
Wearing shoes without socks has caught on in recent years as a new fashion trend partly due to the rise in popularity of slip-on shoes.
Oct 16th, 2017
Every Day Foot Care
Our feet are important in our everyday lives. The problem is that we tend to neglect them
Oct 16th, 2017
What is a Podiatrist?
The branch of medicine that is focused on the treatment, diagnosis, and study of disorders of the lower leg, ankle and foot is referred to as podiatry.
Sep 25th, 2017
What Do Podiatrists Do?
Podiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in the foot and ankle.
Sep 25th, 2017
What are Bunions?
Hallux valgus, better known as bunions, is an enlargement of the inner portion of the joint at the base of the big toe.
Sep 18th, 2017
Bunions
A bunion is an enlargement of the base joint of the toe that connects to the foot, often formed from a bony growth or a patch of swollen tissues
Sep 18th, 2017
Everything You Need to Know About Gout
Gout, typically found in diabetic patients, is an unusually painful form of arthritis caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the bloodstream.
Sep 11th, 2017
When Choosing Children’s Footwear, Fit Comes Before Fashion
When it comes to choosing children’s footwear, children often favor style over comfort.
Sep 5th, 2017
Taking Care of Minor Foot Wounds In Diabetics
A major problem among those who suffer from diabetes is poor blood circulation and nerve damage.
Aug 28th, 2017
How to Get a Good Foot Stretch Before You Dance
Many dancers focus primarily on stretching out tight muscles in their feet before they dance.
Aug 21st, 2017
Addison Russell Placed on Disabled List with Foot Strain
Shortstop Addison Russell of the Chicago Cubs has been placed on the disabled list with a strain in his right foot.
Aug 14th, 2017
How to Achieve Healthy Feet
Now that summer is here, it is especially important that you take care of your feet so you can enjoy the season.
Aug 8th, 2017
Why Flip-Flops Can Be Dangerous for Your Feet
While flip-flops may be convenient to wear around the pool and locker rooms, they should not be worn for long periods of time.
Jul 31st, 2017
How to Prevent Running Injuries
Overtraining and overusing the feet are the main causes of common running injuries.
Jul 10th, 2017
Ways to Avoid Injury While Running
Injuries can be a major setback for people who love to run, so it is important that you take preventative measures in order to avoid them.
Jul 10th, 2017
Tips to Help Maintain Healthy Feet
The health of your feet is very important, and it is crucial that you are aware of what may be harming them so that you can avoid any serious conditions.
Jul 3rd, 2017
Arthritic Foot Care
During your lifetime, you will probably walk about 75,000 miles, which is quite a lot of stress to put on your feet.
Jun 27th, 2017
Blisters Develop after Repeated Friction
Both blisters and calluses develop in response to repeated friction on the skin, however, blisters can be described as a fluid-filled bubble.
Jun 27th, 2017
Tips for Arthritic Feet
Adults who have arthritis are likely to experience joint inflammation in their feet.
Jun 27th, 2017
What is Sesamoiditis?
Sesamoiditis is a condition that involves inflammation of the sesamoid bones in the feet.
Jun 20th, 2017
Blisters on the Feet
Blisters are a common ailment of people who wear shoes that are either too tight or rub against the feet in an uncomfortable way.
Jun 12th, 2017
Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment for a Broken Foot
One out of ten broken bones is reported to be in the feet.
Jun 5th, 2017
Ingrown Toenail Care
An ingrown toenail is a toenail that grows sideways into the nail bed, causing pain and swelling.
May 22nd, 2017
Preventing Ingrown Toenails
An ingrown toenail is something that may be preventable by taking the right steps
May 22nd, 2017
Taking Care of Your Feet on Vacation
Traveling can be exciting, but nothing can ruin a trip like foot pain. And that’s not all that you need to watch out for when jet setting
May 15th, 2017
Foot Concerns for People of a Certain Age
Foot diseases and other foot-related problems often become more prevalent as we age.
May 8th, 2017
3D-Printing is the Future of Running shoes
Running shoe companies are looking to 3D-printing to provide customers with the comfort and customization many runners require in running shoes.
Apr 24th, 2017
Choosing the Right Running Shoe for Your Foot Type
Running may seem like a simple to do.
Apr 24th, 2017
Keeping kids free of foot injuries
With the approach of warmer weather, many children are gearing up and preparing for fair-weather sports such as softball and soccer.
Apr 17th, 2017
Exercises for avoiding foot pain
While wearing proper-fitting shoes is a well-known tip for avoiding foot pain, sometimes it may not be enough.
Apr 10th, 2017
Exercise for Your Feet
Whether your feet are over-worked or under-worked, chances are they could benefit from some special attention
Apr 10th, 2017
Pay attention to your shoes
Whether or not your shoes fit properly could be the difference between having healthy feet and having to walk around in pain.
Apr 3rd, 2017
Proper Shoe Fitting
When it comes to maintaining foot health, wearing properly-fitting shoes is important.
Apr 3rd, 2017
All About Broken Ankles
Broken ankles are a serious injury that can lead to an inability to walk, function, and also cause a significant amount of pain.
Mar 27th, 2017
Handling Heel Spurs
Heel spurs are potentially painful abnormalities that result from calcium deposits forming a protrusion on the underside of the heel bone.
Mar 20th, 2017
Heel Spurs
Heel spurs most commonly result when calcium deposits on the back of the foot where the heel is.
Mar 20th, 2017
Study Finds Link Between Weight and Level of Foot Pain
According to findings presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting, patients with higher weights are more susceptible to foot pain.
Mar 6th, 2017
How Obesity Affects Your Feet
Gaining weight can happen suddenly and at any time. Usually you won’t notice the extra weight until your feet start hurting at the end of the day.
Mar 6th, 2017
Time to Kick Off Those Heels
The number of negative effects wearing high heels has on the body is high, to say the least.
Feb 20th, 2017
Effect of High Heels on the Feet
For hundreds of years, women have been wearing various kinds of high heels for aesthetic reasons.
Feb 20th, 2017
Flat Feet
Flatfoot is a foot condition in which the arch of the foot has either partially or totally dropped or has never developed.
Feb 14th, 2017
Athlete's Foot
Athlete’s foot is an extremely contagious infection caused by a fungus that results in itching, burning, dry, and flaking feet.
Feb 7th, 2017
Relieving Cracked Heels
If you have dried, cracked heels, you may also suffer from pain, especially when wearing tight footwear that puts stress on the heels.
Jan 30th, 2017
Solutions for Cracked Heels
Cracked heels can make life very frustrating and embarrassing when displaying the bare feet.
Jan 30th, 2017
Plantar Fasciitis
The plantar fascia is a connective tissue in the heel that stretches across the bottom length of your foot
Jan 24th, 2017
Holiday Weight Gain Increases Risk of Health Problems
The holidays would not be complete without the endless gathering of family and friends, enjoying vast amounts of delicious food, decadent sweets, and festive cocktails.
Jan 16th, 2017
Fat Pad Atrophy Studies Lead to New Treatment
A breakthrough in treating foot pain is beginning to get attention, particularly in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Jan 9th, 2017
Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is known as “one of the most common autoimmune diseases in America,” affecting women more often than men.
Jan 2nd, 2017
A Common Cause of Chronic Heel Pain
Heel pain is a condition that plagues many people, and chronic cases of the condition can be especially difficult to endure.
Dec 26th, 2016
Benefits of Custom Orthotics
Custom orthotics are foot devices that are inserted into your shoes to help accommodate and treat your foot conditions.
Dec 19th, 2016
Burning Sensation in the Feet
If you have symptoms of a burning sensation in your feet, you may have any number of conditions.
Dec 12th, 2016
CDC Releases Report on Arthritis
Arthritis is a condition that affects not only the hands and wrists, but feet and ankles as well.
Dec 5th, 2016
Stress Fractures more Common for Athletes in Team Sports
The fifth metatarsal is the long bone that connects to the pinky toe on the outside of the foot.
Nov 28th, 2016
Dealing with Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
Stress fractures are small breaks in the bone that are caused by repetitive stress.
Nov 28th, 2016
Avoiding Plantar Warts
Working out at the gym can be one important way to maintain good physical health.
Nov 21st, 2016
Proper Foot Care May Prevent Arthritis
With 26 bones in each foot, our feet play a large part in our everyday activities.
Nov 14th, 2016
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis occurs when there is a strain or rupture of the long ligament that runs along the arch from the heel to the toe.
Oct 31st, 2016
What is Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome?
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome is a rare condition that occurs when the nerve that passes through the leg into the foot becomes compressed.
Oct 24th, 2016
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which there is a compression of the posterior tibial nerve.
Oct 24th, 2016
Majority of Runners Suffer Injuries When Running
Although running has been proven to have many benefits, there are still risks that come along with the activity.
Oct 17th, 2016
Finding Comfortable Shoes for Your Feet
Finding comfortable shoes is important for ensuring overall foot health and stability.
Oct 10th, 2016
Possible Causes of Heel Pain
Heel pain is very common and there can be many possible causes of it.
Oct 3rd, 2016
Hyperhidrosis May be Caused by Unrelated Health Condition
3% of the population suffers from a condition called hyperhidrosis.
Sep 26th, 2016
Shoe Shopping Tips
It is very important to make sure the shoes you wear fit properly.
Sep 19th, 2016
Study Could Predict Susceptibility of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder, or a condition in which the body attacks itself.
Sep 12th, 2016
Caring for Blisters
Blisters are a fairly common foot condition that can be easily prevented with a few simple steps.
Sep 5th, 2016
High Heels May Negatively Impact Foot Health
A study published by the Journal of Applied Physiology has determined that long-term high heel use can have detrimental effects on the legs’ muscles, such as muscle strain and muscle fatigue.
Aug 29th, 2016
Take Care of your Feet as You would Your Face
You should always make sure to put in as much effort into taking care of your feet as you do your face.
Aug 22nd, 2016
Risk Factors for Plantar Fasciitis
When the tendon at the bottom of the foot becomes inflamed and painful, plantar fasciitis occurs.
Aug 15th, 2016
Hyperhidrosis and Your Feet
Hyperhidrosis is the medical term used to describe excessive sweating.
Aug 8th, 2016
Ankle Sprains
Although ankle sprains may not be as serious as a broken ankle, they should be given immediate attention and care.
Aug 1st, 2016
Red Sox Outfielder Sprains Ankle
Red Sox left fielder, Brock Holt, has recently suffered a sprain in his left ankle after sliding into second base
Aug 1st, 2016
All About Plantar Warts
Plantar warts are small white growths that can be caused by viral infections.
Jul 25th, 2016
Preeclampsia May Cause Swollen Feet
A woman’s body changes in various ways when she is pregnant.
Jul 18th, 2016
Brad Fritsch Dealing with Sesamoiditis
Tennis player, Brad Fritsch, is battling sesamoiditis.
Jul 12th, 2016
Holger Badstuber Playing Again After Broken Ankle Injury in February
Holger Badstuber, Bayern Munich defender, was spotted having resumed training three months after his broken ankle incident.
Jun 20th, 2016