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Why Podiatrists You Should See a Podiatrist
As you age, you may experience a complexity of problems with your feet, leading to pain or sudden injury. Podiatrists are doctors who can assist with foot or ankle problems, especially if your problems...
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Fall Prevention Vital for Elderly Patients
September was Fall Prevention Awareness Month. Fall prevention is extremely vital in ensuring the health of elderly family members. Podiatrists can not only assist with fall prevention, but they can...
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Cassi Brunow Suffers Stress Fracture in Left Foot
Cassi Brunow is working toward getting back to regular workouts after suffering a stress fracture in her left foot. As a result of the injury, she has to put the foot in a boot for a few weeks. The...
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Ricky Foley Suffers from Morton’s Neuroma
Ricky Foley, defensive for the Argos, has been suffering from an injury known as Morton’s neuroma, a condition of the toes that has been ailing him during this season. Morton’s neuroma is known as a...
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Over 50 Million People in the US Have Arthritis
Arthritis is a condition that affects not only the hands and wrists, but feet and ankles as well. There are more than 50 million people in the US that are currently diagnosed with arthritis and there...
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James Love of Kansas State Breaks Foot
The Kansas State basketball team lost their freshman forward James Love, as he broke his foot during practice in late October, of which he was expected to miss the rest of the season while he recovers....
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How to Prevent Blisters
Blisters are a fairly common foot condition that can be easily prevented with a few simple steps. The first step is to always ensure the feet or kept clean to prevent any germs or bacteria from...
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What is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?
The number of cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) are on the rise, especially among children at schools, as the disease is highly contagious. School administrators at the Ministry of Health...
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Foot Care Tips For Living With Diabetes
If you have diabetes, you may know that proper management of your feet is vital toward your overall health. Diabetic feet are especially prone to infection and foot ulcers. Take care of your diabetic...
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Tips for Wearing High Heels
High heels are a pair of shoes nearly every woman has in her closet. Many women, however, overlook the quality and comfort of their high heels in favor of style. This can be detrimental for the feet...
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Importance of Walking Correctly
Although walking regularly offers many benefits for our overall health such as managing health conditions such as heart disease, it’s important to take caution as walking is not necessarily...
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The Effects of Wearing Shoes too Small
In a recent study focusing on the effects of shoes on women’s feet, 88% of the women included were wearing shoes that were too small for their feet. 356 women were included in the study. Most of the...
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A Common Cause of Chronic Heel Pain
Heel pain is a condition that plagues many people, and chronic cases of the condition can be especially difficult to endure. For many common cases of chronic heel pain, plantar fasciitis is the...
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Cracked Heels Common During Dry Winter Months
The wintertime is a dry season that often leads to rough and scaly skin on the feet. Having cracked heels is a common condition that occurs more frequently during these colder months. To ease winter...
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Healthy Foot Care Tips For Diabetics
For those who have diabetes, it’s important to remember the importance of taking proper care of your feet. Diabetes can lead to long-term foot problems if the feet are not constantly monitored and...
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Recipes for Treating Athlete’s Foot
For those who may have embarrassing foot problems such as Athlete’s foot, good news: there are natural treatments that can be used to combat the stinky fungal infection. Tea tree oil can be added to a...
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Simple Stretching Methods to Prevent Foot Injuries
Since feet are carrying the weight of the body all day, cramps are apt to occur especially after walking, standing, or during any type of vigorous exercise. While foot cramps are often unexpected,...
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Hard Surfaces Contribute to Foot and Ankle Injuries
Athletes who play on hard surfaces, such as basketball players or tennis players, typically participate in sports that often give their feet a harsh workout. Fast and rough movements can contribute to...
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Causes of Hammertoe
Hammertoes occur when there is an imbalance in the muscles and ligaments that would normally hold the toe straight. This results in the toe bending over time and ultimately becoming deformed. Hammertoe...
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Green Bay Guard Hopes to Return After Broken Foot
Guard T.J. Lang of the Green Bay Packers faced an upset when he reinjured his already broken foot during the NFC Championship Game against the Atlanta Falcons. Following the 44-21 match, which went to...
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