February

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 condition (such as dementia or a sign of a stroke), or from a fear of falling and trying to take more cautious steps. Shuffling while…

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 bone. The cuboid is a small midfoot bone that connects the outer metatarsals to the heel bone. A person with cuboid syndrome usually has swelling,…

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 a new pair of shoes. It is generally important to remember that a good pair of shoes ought to feel comfortable and fit well when…

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 can facilitate changes in the body, and so consequently, the feet are no exception to this. One well-known side effect of pregnancy is essentially the…