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Clubfoot is a congenital condition in which a person’s foot appears to be rotated inward at the ankles, forcing the foot to point down and inward. When both feet are affected, the soles often will face each other. While the diagnosis of clubfoot can be upsetting to the parent of any newborn, the good news…
How Walking Barefoot Can Affect Your Feet Among running aficionados, the debate rages: cushioned shoes or minimalist. For those who argue for cushioned shoes, the advantages include more support and balance; for those who prefer minimalist, there is the benefit of natural foot strike. Many runners even argue that running barefoot has more advantages than one…
Will Shoes Without Socks Cause Athlete’s Foot? As long as your shoes fit well and are otherwise comfortable, you may be among the many walking around without socks. “Barefoot shoes,” boat shoes, tennis shoes, and other comfortable footwear offer the temptation to ditch the socks. Plus, what woman doesn’t want to show off her perfect…
How to Care For Feet With Arthritis Arthritis is a painful condition caused by inflammation of your joints. It can occur anywhere in your body where bones are connected – and that includes the joints in your feet. Besides medication and surgery, there are numerous ways you can help relieve foot pain caused by arthritis…
Orthotics and Foot Arch Support Problems with the arches in your feet are often hereditary. Whether the arch is too low or too high, it can cause problems with how your foot meets the ground when walking, running, or playing sports. If you have problems with the arch of your foot, pain can limit your…
How to Heal Your Wound as a Diabetic According to the American Diabetes Association, by the year 2030, it is estimated that more than 550 million people around the world will be diagnosed with diabetes. It is estimated that 25 percent of these people with diabetes will seek foot care, as diabetes can damage the…
The Complete Guide to Foot Care They’re the workhorses of our bodies, but we give them so little respect. It’s easy to take our feet for granted. They’re just there, putting up with a host of challenges, from being jammed into high heels and elevated to unnatural heights, to smothering inside sweaty socks or tight…
