Just about all of us have experienced the debilitating pain of a sprained ankle at some point, especially during childhood. Although minor sprains and strains will get better without medical intervention, more severe or chronic foot and ankle injuries and pain may require further investigation and treatment in order to heal successfully. The anatomy of…
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Causes of a Bunion
A bunion is a bony bump that can develop on the outer base of the big toe. It is a result of the joint and tissue moving out of place. There is a marked deformity on the big toe along the inside of the foot. Also called hallux valgus, bunions can be so painful and…
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Why Your Podiatrist Has Recommended Orthotics
Foot pain is a common but debilitating ailment. A survey by the American Podiatric Medical Association reveals that more than half of Americans have reportedly missed work because of severe foot pain. Your feet carry and support the full weight of your body as you walk and run. Therefore, they are subjected to a lot…
Correcting Clubfoot
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…
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Adverse Effects of Walking Barefoot
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…
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Will Wearing Shoes Without Socks Cause Athlete’s Foot?
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…
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Foot Care for Arthritis
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…
How Orthotics Can Help With Foot Arch Support
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…
Wound Healing Techniques for Diabetic Foot Care
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 Foot Care Guide
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…
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