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PROPER TREATMENT OF ANKLE SPRAINS IS ESSENTIAL
Twisting and spraining your ankle is a very common injury. Even a minor sprain can cause swelling and may be very painful due to all the nerves and other sensitive components that make up the feet and ankles.
Jul 29th, 2019

HOW ORTHOTIC INSERTS HELP YOUR FEET, ANKLES, KNEES, AND BACK
The use of custom orthotic shoe inserts and devices can provide more support and treat abnormalities in foot structure that cause many foot and ankle problems. The improved spinal alignment also helps treat knee, back and hip issues.
Jul 24th, 2019

WHY ARE MY HEELS CRACKING?
Having calluses and cracked heels is a common foot problem that is usually just a minor annoyance for the majority of people and some thick skin is essential and beneficial to the proper cushioning and protection of your feet.
Jun 19th, 2019

3 EASY TREATMENTS FOR BUNIONS
The bunion is a common big toe deformity that is easily identifiable from the bony bump that forms on the top or side of the big toe joint.
Jun 5th, 2019

WHAT CAUSES THE SENSATION OF BURNING FEET?
Having a sensation of burning feet can be caused by many conditions. The most common cause is peripheral neuropathy from diabetic nerve damage that is caused by poorly controlled blood sugar levels.
May 22nd, 2019

DON'T LET PLANTAR WARTS PERSIST
Plantar warts are so named because they grow in the plantar fascia, which is the wide band of fibrous tissue that spans the bottom of your foot.
May 15th, 2019

5 DIFFERENT TYPES OF FOOT FRACTURES
A severe break to your foot or ankle can happen in a wide variety of situations. It’s no wonder that fractures of the foot and ankle are among the most frequent problems seen in podiatrist’s offices.
May 1st, 2019

TREATING MORTON’S NEUROMA
Morton’s neuroma is a nerve growth that is a common foot condition, often described as feeling like you have a pebble in your shoe underneath the ball of your foot.
Apr 9th, 2019

KEEPING YOUR FEET HEALTHY
Keeping your feet healthy after all the walking, running, climbing, and standing they do on a daily basis can be more easily accomplished when you take the time and effort to properly care for them before problems pop up.
Apr 1st, 2019

WHY DOES THE TOP OF MY FOOT HURT?
Since there are many possible problems that can cause pain on the top of your foot, you should always see your foot doctor for any pain and discomfort that lasts for more than a few days.
Mar 12th, 2019

5 CAUSES OF SWOLLEN FEET
Your feet can become severely swollen to the point where you can’t even get your shoes on.
Mar 5th, 2019

3 TIPS TO PREVENT INGROWN TOENAILS
Having your toenail grow into the tender skin on the edge of your toe is an extremely painful occurrence that can also lead to a bacterial or fungal toenail infection.
Feb 18th, 2019

ACHILLES TENDONITIS CAUSES HEEL PAIN
Your Achilles tendon, which is the largest tendon in your body, is essential for doing everyday activities like walking and climbing stairs.
Feb 13th, 2019

GYMNASTICS CAUSES MANY INJURIES
Gymnastics is certainly one of the most demanding of sports that requires discipline, dedication and meticulous preparation to be ready for intense competition. 
Feb 6th, 2019

WHY DO MY ARCHES HURT?
Your arch is quite durable since it effectively supports your entire body weight. However, the arch is also quite fragile and susceptible to a variety of painful problems due to all the stress and pressure that it absorbs.
Jan 30th, 2019

6 WAYS TO AVOID FALLS AND FRACTURES
Reducing your chances of falling as you get older is an excellent way to avoid becoming one of the many elderly people who have suffered a serious injury after a bad fall.
Jan 23rd, 2019

CANCER CAN AFFECT YOUR FEET
Your feet are actually susceptible to cancer just like other parts of your body. However, since your feet don’t usually get a lot of ultraviolet light exposure, it can be surprising to find out that skin cancer on the feet and ankle occurs quite often.
Jan 7th, 2019

GOUT CAUSES EXTREME FOOT PAIN
Gout is often thought of as a condition affecting older people and it is most common between the ages of 40 and 60.
Jan 2nd, 2019

7 FOOT CARE TIPS FOR PATIENTS WITH DIABETES
Proper care of your feet is extremely important when you have diabetes. This disease causes nerve damage in your feet that can make it hard to know when you have an injury.
Dec 26th, 2018

HAMMERTOES RESPOND WELL TO EARLY TREATMENT
The deformity called hammertoe gets its name because of the propensity of the middle toes to bend into the shape of a hammer due to muscle and tendon imbalances.
Dec 11th, 2018

PREVENTING PLANTAR FASCIITIS
Heel pain that is often most noticeable first thing in the morning is one of the telltale signs of plantar fasciitis.
Dec 5th, 2018

6 TIPS FOR AVOIDING FUNGAL TOENAILS
A fungal toenail infection is caused by microscopic fungi that love the warm and moist environment that is found inside your sneakers and shoes.
Nov 14th, 2018

3 CAUSES OF INGROWN TOENAILS
With an ingrown toenail, you will notice swelling and redness where the edge of the nail is cutting into your skin.
Oct 30th, 2018

PAINFUL AVULSION FRACTURES
If you experience a break where a ligament separates from the bone and a small section of bone pulls away with it, then you have suffered an avulsion fracture.
Oct 24th, 2018

TREATING TARSAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
The condition of tarsal tunnel syndrome that affects the foot has many similarities to the wrist condition called carpal tunnel syndrome.
Oct 16th, 2018

2 ESSENTIAL SHOE TIPS FOR HAPPY FEET
Keeping your feet healthy and in optimal shape can be difficult, but wearing the right shoes that are properly sized and fitted is the most important factor in avoiding injury, pain, and discomfort.
Oct 10th, 2018

FOOT PAIN FROM ARTHRITIS
While the joint stiffening and damage caused by arthritis often affect the hands, back, knees, and hips, it can become a problem for your feet and ankles too, adversely affecting your ability to walk and exercise.
Sep 26th, 2018

WHAT ARE BUNIONS?
A bunion is a bony growth that grows on the joint of the big toe, causing the toe to bend inwards and push into the other toes.
Sep 5th, 2018

PLANTAR FASCIITIS CAUSES HEEL PAIN
The wide, thick, fibrous tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot can become stressed and inflamed causing considerable pain and discomfort.
Aug 30th, 2018

WHY ARE MY FEET BURNING?
Having the feeling that your feet are burning can range from just a little discomfort to something so severe that the pain wakes you up at night.
Aug 22nd, 2018

WHAT IS A HEEL SPUR?
A heel spur is a small, bony protrusion that extends from the back of the heel bone. It is formed over many months from calcium deposits and is often found in conjunction with another condition called plantar fasciitis.
Aug 15th, 2018

CHECK YOUR FEET FOR SKIN CANCER
Many people don’t realize that they can get skin cancer on their feet, even on the heels. Skin cancer is often associated with excess sun exposure, and some people are more susceptible to sun damage than others.
Aug 1st, 2018

5 FASCINATING FOOT FACTS
Your feet really are a marvel of engineering and they do an incredible job every day to get you through your day.
Jul 19th, 2018

3 TYPES OF FOOT CANCER
We don’t normally think of our feet as being susceptible to skin cancer since they don’t tend to get a lot of sun exposure, but cancer can affect your feet.
Jul 17th, 2018

HOW TO TREAT ACHILLES TENDONITIS
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon that you have in your body. It connects from the heel bone to the calf muscle and makes it possible to stand, walk, and exercise.
Jun 26th, 2018

HOW TO PREVENT A FUNGAL TOENAIL INFECTION
Fungal nail infections can also be referred to as “onychomycosis” or even “tinea unguium”! The microscopic fungi that cause these infections thrive in the warm, wet conditions found in most shoes.
Jun 21st, 2018

A STUBBED TOE COULD BE FRACTURED
Stubbing your toe happens suddenly and unexpectedly, causing a painful experience even if the actual injury is relatively minor.
May 30th, 2018

HAMMERTOES CAN HURT
If one or more of your toes appears with a bent shape at the joint (like the shape of a hammer), then you probably have a condition known as hammertoe, but it could also be mallet toe, which is pretty much the same thing.
May 23rd, 2018

HAGLUND’S DEFORMITY AND HEEL PAIN
If you notice a painful bump on the back of your heel at the location where your Achilles tendon attaches to the bone, then you may have a Haglund’s deformity.
May 21st, 2018

HOW TO PREVENT DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS
Primary causes of hospitalization and lower extremity amputation in patients with diabetes are wounds and cuts that occur on the feet and toes that can become quickly infected and gangrenous.
May 9th, 2018

DO I HAVE PLANTAR FASCIITIS?
Having pain in your heel when you first put weight on your foot at the beginning of your day or after a long time sitting in one place is an indication that you may have a condition called plantar fasciitis.
May 2nd, 2018

PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP AVOID SURGERY
While physical therapy is often used to improve the rate of recovery from an injury or surgery, it can also be used to alleviate the discomfort and pain of a wide variety of conditions and even helps to prevent injuries from occurring in the first place.
Apr 28th, 2018

HOW TO HELP YOUR HAMMERTOES
A hammertoe deformity is characterized by one or more of your middle toes abnormally bending at the joints, causing the toe to take on the shape of a hammer, hence the name.
Apr 18th, 2018

AGE-RELATED FOOT PROBLEMS
It’s important to be aware of what to expect as your feet age along with the rest of your body and to remember that it’s essential to take care of your feet to maintain your overall health.
Apr 12th, 2018

TREATMENTS FOR BUNION PAIN
Bunions are often thought of as a problem for the elderly, but they can affect people of all ages.
Apr 5th, 2018

3 CAUSES OF PAIN ON THE TOP OF YOUR FOOT
The best course of action if you are experiencing pain on the top of your foot, especially if you can’t tell the exact cause, is to have your foot doctor do a complete exam to get right to the core of the problem and begin the proper treatment.
Mar 29th, 2018

ARTHRITIS AFFECTS YOUR FEET TOO
Joint diseases that cause stiffness, pain, and swelling are often very debilitating, especially when any of the thirty or more joints in each of your neglected feet are affected.
Mar 21st, 2018

TREATING FALLEN ARCHES
Your feet create the foundation for the rest of your body to stand on, so when you neglect problems with your feet and ankles it can have far-reaching consequences.
Mar 8th, 2018

3 UNLIKELY CAUSES OF HEEL PAIN
Pain in the heel is often associated with plantar fasciitis, but it’s not the only possible cause of heel and arch pain.
Feb 15th, 2018

PREVENTING INGROWN TOENAILS
Ingrown toenails can not only be unsightly and a possible avenue for a fungal nail infection, but also can be extremely painful. So preventing them from happening in the first place is the best strategy.
Feb 8th, 2018

IS THAT A PEBBLE IN MY SHOE?
Having a feeling that there is a small object such as a pebble in your shoe is the main symptom of a condition called Morton’s neuroma.
Jan 31st, 2018

THE BURNING PAIN OF CHILBLAINS
Chilblains occur when the tiny veins called capillaries in your skin become irritated and inflamed after repeat exposure to cold, winter air.
Jan 25th, 2018

WHAT IS TARSAL TUNNEL SYNDROME?
The tarsal tunnel is a channel that exists in between part of your ankle bone and a bevy of ligaments that span across your foot.
Jan 17th, 2018

WHY DOES MY FOOT HURT?
If you are experiencing pain in your foot without an obvious cause, you may have suffered a stress fracture.
Jan 3rd, 2018