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Basic Foot Care Guidelines
posted: Jul. 18, 2018.
Foot care is something that is important to your overall well-being and is something that is often overlooked. There are some basic guidelines you can follow in order to keep Read more -
What You Can Do About Hammertoes
posted: Jul. 06, 2018.
When most people think about foot deformities they most often think about bunions; however, hammertoes are just as common. This unassuming deformity comes about gradually, so you may not even Read more -
Heel Pain Treatment Options
posted: Jun. 21, 2018.
Are you dealing with heel pain? If so, you aren’t alone. Foot pain, particularly heel pain, is one of the most common complaints and most people will deal with pain Read more -
Choose the Best Shoes and Socks for Your Child's Developing Feet
posted: Jun. 04, 2018.
While it might not be something you think about often (or at all), the health of your child’s feet is important. Your child is growing by leaps and bounds and Read more -
Taking Care of Aging Feet
posted: May 15, 2018.
As you age, it becomes even more important to take care of yourself, especially your feet. Foot health tends to decline in seniors for many reasons, including: ∙ Years of walking ∙ Improper footwear ∙ Poor circulation ∙ Diseases related Read more -
Are You Dealing With Bunions?
posted: May 01, 2018.
What is a Bunion? Are you dealing with a bunion? A bunion is a protrusion of the bone at the base of the big toe. While a bunion may seem like Read more -
High Fashion Footwear May Come with a High Price
posted: Apr. 17, 2018.
While high-heeled shoes may look stylish or complement your favorite outfit, they are rarely the best option for a woman's feet. According to a study by the American Podiatric Medical Read more -
Fighting Fungal Toenails
posted: Apr. 02, 2018.
Also known as onychomycosis, toenail fungus can be painful, irritating and embarrassing. When you experience trauma to your nail, the nail bed is lifted, allowing fungus to invade. Without treatment, Read more -
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Symptoms and Treatment
posted: Mar. 16, 2018.
Maybe you've heard of carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition in the wrist that occurs when swelling or a change in position of the tissue within the carpal tunnel squeezes and Read more -
Shin Splints: How to Ease Your Lower Leg Pain
posted: Mar. 06, 2018.
Although a shin splint is commonly used to describe various pains between the ankle and the knee, it actually refers to a specific inflammatory condition of the tibia -- a Read more -
Healthy Footwear Promote Healthy Feet
posted: Feb. 20, 2018.
Looking fabulous in your favorite pair of heels does have a price. In fact, shoes that fit poorly or have high heels frequently cause foot problems, including calluses, corns, bunions, Read more -
Pregnancy and Foot Pain: How Mothers-to-Be Can Relieve Aching Feet
posted: Feb. 13, 2018.
During pregnancy, it's not uncommon for women to experience an array of aches and pains all over the body. Among these complaints are tired, swollen, achy feet - a common Read more -
A Look at Painful Plantar Warts
posted: Jan. 17, 2018.
Plantar warts are benign growths that develop on the bottom of your feet, and are caused by direct contact with the human papilloma virus (HPV). This is the same virus Read more -
Plantar Fasciitis: Put Your Heel Pain to a Halt
posted: Jan. 05, 2018.
Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the long, dense band of connective tissue (the plantar fascia) that runs from the heel to the ball Read more -
Foot Blisters and Preventative Care
posted: Dec. 18, 2017.
While the appearance of blisters may be embarrassing, the pain accompanying them is often much worse and more of a concern for people who have them. Although blisters are a Read more -
Morton's Neuroma: What is it and How to Stop the Pain
posted: Dec. 06, 2017.
A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that can develop in various parts of your body. In the foot, the most common occurring neuroma develops at the base of Read more
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