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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How Custom Orthotics Aid Against Low Back Pain
It may seem strange to connect lower back pain with the feet, but there certainly is a connection. If you are plagued with lower back pain that isn’t associated with a chronic condition or a back injury, the problem may stem from a condition affecting your feet. The legs support the lower back, and the…
Is It Better to See a Podiatrist or Orthopedist for Ankle Pain?
The foot and ankle are a complex and intricate network of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. These components work in unison to support our weight and provide strength, flexibility, and balance for standing, walking, running, and more. The simple activities that we do in our daily lives may sometimes result in possible injuries. When…
Benefits of Custom Orthotics
Orthotics help to reduce or eliminate foot pain by providing extra support and cushioning to the feet. Custom orthotics are shoe inserts that are specially designed for your own feet, providing perfect arch support and heel support per your doctor’s prescription. What makes custom orthotics different from store-bought shoe inserts is that the pre-made variety…
Treatments For Plantar Fasciitis
Do you feel a stabbing pain in the heel of your feet that just won’t go away? Plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes pain in the heel of the foot due to inflammation in the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that runs from the toes to the heel…
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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Can I live Without an Arch: Living With Flat Feet
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Vascular Foot Care
Learn About Vascular Foot Care Overtime, fats, cholesterol, fibrin (the component that clots blood), platelets, and calcium are deposited in the walls of the peripheral arteries (outer regions away from your heart). These materials form plaque, that builds, narrows, and sometimes can block these arteries. All About Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) As a result, Peripheral…
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