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Footwear and Children’s Foot Health
Active kids take about 20,000 steps a day, making the choice of shoes important for their foot health. Conventional shoes can distort natural foot structures, leading to musculoskeletal issues over time…
Treatment Options for Claw Toe
Claw toe, a foot deformity characterized by a claw-like appearance of the toes, demands prompt attention to alleviate discomfort and prevent worsening. Non-surgical interventions are often the initial line of…
Birth Defects Impacting a Baby’s Feet
Birth defects affecting the feet can have a significant impact on a child’s life. These abnormalities can range from clubfoot, where the foot is twisted inward, to webbed toes or missing…
What to Expect From Hammertoe Surgery
Hammertoe surgery is a procedure designed to address the deformities associated with hammertoe, a condition in which one or more toe joints become bent. Before the surgery, your podiatrist will conduct…
Understanding Associated Foot Conditions From Aging Feet
As we age, our feet become silent witnesses to the passage of time, bearing the cumulative effects of a lifetime of activity. Elderly feet often exhibit a range of conditions that require…
Diabetic Foot Blisters
Diabetic foot blisters are a rare, but distinctive complication of diabetes. They typically manifest as painless blisters on the feet of people with diabetes, often without an obvious cause like injury…
Using the Brannock Device for Proper Shoe Fitting
Fitting shoes properly is an important aspect of foot health and overall comfort. The Brannock device, a ubiquitous foot-measuring tool found in shoe stores, is a valuable tool for ensuring the…
Definition and Common Causes of Corns on the Feet
Corns on the feet are a prevalent and often painful foot condition that can affect anyone. These small, thickened areas of skin typically develop in response to excessive pressure or friction,…
Preventing Falls Is A Vital Concern for Every Age
Falls can happen to anyone, regardless of age, and their consequences can be severe. Preventing falls is a critical consideration that extends beyond the elderly. Many factors contribute to falls, including environmental…
What is Joint Replacement Surgery
Joint replacement surgery is a procedure that involves the removal of damaged or diseased portions of a joint and their replacement with artificial components. This surgery becomes necessary when joints deteriorate…
Causes and Treatment Options for Sever’s Disease
Sever’s disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is a common heel condition affecting children during growth spurts. The primary cause lies in the heel bone’s growth plate, which is still…
Bunion Treatment
Bunions are a common foot problem that can be painful and frustrating. A bunion can occur when the bone or tissue at the base of the big toe moves out of…
Definition and Underlying Causes of Gout
Gout is a painful form of arthritis that results from the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints. This condition can affect anyone, and it typically targets the big toe…
The Safety of Outpatient Foot and Ankle Surgeries
It is generally safe for individuals to have outpatient foot and ankle surgeries at freestanding ambulatory surgery centers, a phenomenon becoming more common in the podiatry field. This trend offers…
Definition and Root Causes of Heel Spurs
Heel spurs are bony growths that form on the underside of the heel bone or the back of the heel where the Achilles tendon attaches. These spurs are not sharp, unlike…
Proactive Foot Care Tips for Seniors
As we age, our feet, often overlooked, require special attention and care. Practicing elderly foot care becomes paramount to ensure comfort, mobility, and overall well-being. Seniors, particularly vulnerable to foot problems, can…
Is It Safe to Run During Pregnancy?
Staying active during pregnancy is vital, and running can be a great option for expectant mothers who were regular runners before conception. However, safety is paramount. It is beneficial to consult…
Dealing With Neuropathic Foot Ulcers
Neuropathic foot ulcers, commonly occurring in individuals with conditions like diabetes or spinal cord injuries, pose significant challenges to foot health. Ulcers form at the site of wounds that won’t…
Preventing Falls at Home
Falls at home are a common risk, particularly for older people. Making simple changes can prevent them and ensure safety. For floors, stairways, and hallways, it is important to use…
Causes and Prevention Tips for Cracked Heels
Rough and cracked heels can cause discomfort and embarrassment. This can be a temporary condition as the causes and simple prevention tips are explored to achieve smooth, sandal-ready feet. Cracked heels can…
Definition and Causes of Heel Spurs
Many people think there is a mystery behind what heel spurs are and why they develop. Heel spurs form when our feet endure repeated stress and strain. A heel spur is defined…
Good Foot Care Habits Are Crucial for Seniors
Many elderly people who have chronic foot pain assume it is from the aging process. Any level of foot pain is considered to be abnormal, and it is beneficial to explore reasons…
Heel Pain and Achilles Tendon Injuries
The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heels, and despite it being strong, it is not especially flexible. This tendon has a small amount of room to move…
How Can I Relieve Symptoms From Poor Circulation?
Common symptoms of poor circulation are tingling sensations in the feet after sitting for long periods or if exposed to cold elements. There may be existing medical conditions that can cause poor…
Refrain from Smoking and Walking Barefoot if Diabetic
Diabetes is a serious medical condition that can affect the nerves in the feet. Many diabetic patients develop neuropathy, which is the inability to feel cuts and scrapes that have…
When Do Gout Attacks Commonly Occur?
An early symptom of the foot condition that is known as gout may be detected in the blood. Elevated purine or uric acid levels may indicate gout has developed, which can lead…
Which Type of Hyperhidrosis Do I Have?
Hyperhidrosis is defined as excessive sweating. Plantar hyperhidrosis affects the feet and can cause discomfort and embarrassment. There are approximately 125,000 sweat glands in each foot and they can work overtime…
Proper Shoes Can Help Prevent Running Injuries
The importance of wearing running shoes that fit properly and support the feet cannot be underestimated. Proper running shoes can protect the feet from injury, as well as other body parts such…
How to Know if You Have a Plantar Fibroma
A plantar fibroma causes soft tissue swelling in the sole of the foot. Sometimes when a patient has this affliction, one or more nodules can form in the soft tissue of the…
First Symptoms of Athlete’s Foot
The foot condition that is known as athlete’s foot is generally not a serious ailment, despite how uncomfortable it can be. Prompt medical attention is often sought for relief, which may help…
Treatment Options for Sprained Ankles
When you think of sprained ankles, athletes often come to mind, but anyone can incur this painful injury. Simply stepping unexpectedly off of a curb can cause an ankle sprain. A…
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tarsal tunnel syndrome or TTS is when the posterior tibial nerve in the ankle becomes compressed. This can happen from medical conditions including rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes, repetitive stress activities, other…
Wearing High Heels May Be Detrimental to Foot Health
Many people endure the pain that can come from wearing high heels. This can be a result of the foot being forced into this type of shoe, and ending up in…
Exercise and Household Changes May Help Prevent Falls
Falling can be serious among older individuals. It can lead to debilitating injuries, many of which can affect the feet. It is helpful to discuss existing medications while having routine…
Foot Arches During Pregnancy
The arches of the feet play critical roles to the overall health of the body. For example, the arches of the feet can serve as springs, facilitating motion and absorbing shock…
Heel Stretch for Plantar Fasciitis Relief
The condition that is known as plantar fasciitis affects the heel and arch of the foot. There is a band of tissue called the plantar fascia, which connects the heels to the…
Various Shoes for Specific Jobs
Many professions require standing during the work day, and there are specific types of shoes that can help to protect the feet. It is beneficial to choose shoes that are…
Children and Walking Barefoot
An infants foot is made of soft, flexible cartilage, which gradually hardens as the baby develops and will be formed in the late teenage years. Most babies are born with…
Broken Ankles and Casts
A broken ankle is characterized by one or more broken bones comprising the ankle joint. As a result of a broken ankle, an individual can experience pain and swelling. To treat…
Dealing With Mallet Toe
One of several common toe deformities is mallet toe. Common causes of mallet toe include the imbalance of muscle and bones, where the toe bones are too short and the…
Managing Toenail Fungus
Toenail fungus is a relatively common and well-known condition of the foot that affects the toenails. Those with a toenail fungus have developed a fungal infection, and as a result, the…
Reasons Elderly People May Shuffle When They Walk
Some older people shuffle or drag their feet when they walk. There can be a variety of reasons they do this, including weak hip and leg muscles, a prior or imminent health…
What Is Cuboid Syndrome?
Cuboid syndrome causes lateral, or side, midfoot pain. It is thought to be a result of injury to the calcaneocuboid joint because of a recurrent or forceful impact on the cuboid…
Heel Pain in New Shoes
Heel pain is never fun, and unfortunately, it can affect people from all walks of life. Many individuals may notice they can experience pronounced heel pain shortly after beginning to wear…
Elevating the Feet During Pregnancy
Any woman who has brought a baby to term surely knows that a pregnancy can have an impact on the health of the feet. Part of this is natural because a pregnancy…
Obesity and Diabetic Foot Care
Due to a particular person’s background, they may be at an increased risk of experiencing poor foot health. For example, individuals who are obese or overweight are one such category…
Flip-Flops and Walking Distance
Flip-flops are an incredibly popular form of summer footwear. However, despite their popularity, flip-flops have a well-documented list of potential health defects. For example, flip-flops have a notable lack of support…
Can Flip-Flops Cause Toe Pain?
Most people who are knowledgeable about the different ways to maintain proper foot health likely know the dangers of wearing flip-flops. One of the often overlooked negative impacts that flip-flops can…
Preventing Falls in the Kitchen
The elderly are at an increased risk of suffering a bad fall. Falls and trips can lead to damaging and detrimental health consequences. Sometimes, falls can result from diminished strength in the…
Facts About Sinus Tarsi Syndrome
The pain and tenderness that often results from an ankle sprain is known as sinus tarsi syndrome. This inflammation is likely caused by an injury to the sinus tarsi, a tunnel…