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There are mass-produced orthotics you can buy at your neighborhood drugstore, and you’ve probably experienced what it’s like to use them. It’s like taking a single medication to treat all the ailments you have ever had: it simply doesn’t work. Mass-produced orthotics never really work, and if they do, the benefits are limited and short-lived…
Flat feet are also referred to as “fallen arches.” As the name suggests, people who have this condition do not have arches on the inside of their feet. Instead, their entire sole lies flat when touching the floor. The condition is normal in toddlers because their arches still need to develop, and they typically do…
With so many different types of physicians with varying specializations, you may be unsure of who to see for your specific health problem or pain. For foot and ankle issues, you will want to search for a doctor who specializes in the field of podiatry. You could see your primary care physician (PCP) for your…
Warm weather calls for footwear that will keep your feet cool. Popular summer footwear include open sandals, slides, and flip-flops. Of the three, flip-flops are what can do the most harm on your feet. The problems can run the gamut, from scrapes, wounds, and thickened skin to tendinitis and ankle sprains. While they are light…
If you have suffered a sporting related injury, such as an ankle sprain, a sports medicine physician could be the solution to speed up your recovery and get you back out doing what you enjoy as soon as possible. Sports medicine isn’t just for athletes, it can be beneficial to anyone who is looking to…
A toenail can become ingrown and cause infection of the adjacent skin if the nail is cut too short or if you wear shoes that are too tight, thereby squeezing the nailbed into the nail. An ingrowth most often happens to the big toe, and it’s very uncomfortable especially when wearing shoes. If the area…
If you have diabetes, caring for your feet is just as important as caring for your blood sugar level. A significant portion of the foot and leg amputations done every year are due to diabetes-related complications. As such, you must take foot health seriously if you want to maintain good health in your lower extremities….
If you are suffering from an injury or condition affecting your foot or ankle, you know how tough it is to endure. Not only does foot or ankle pain make you uncomfortable, it also severely impacts your activities. Fortunately, there are many treatments available through a podiatrist that can alleviate pain and other symptoms associated…
A common cause of heel pain, plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the long, thick band of tissue along the bottom of the foot that connects the heel bone and the toes. This thick band is called the plantar fascia, and it supports the arch of the foot. The heel pain due to plantar fasciitis…
A bunion is a foot deformity that is characterized by a painful bump at the outer base of the big toe. Bunions are more common in women than in men, but there are several factors involved in the development of bunions. Understanding these factors can help you prevent developing bunions, as you will know what…
