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Foot Care

Why It’s Important to See a Foot Injury Doctor after Running a Marathon

Whether you’ve participated in your first marathon or are a veteran race participant, you know the toll long-distance running can take on your feet, ankles, and legs. So, after you’ve completed the competition, be sure to follow up by seeing a foot injury doctor to ensure all is OK, get any needed treatment, help prevent… 

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Common Types of Foot Surgery

Surgery is considered the most suitable choice for people whose foot and ankle problems are not responding to conservative treatments and are making the simple act of walking and standing the worst nightmare. Despite the lengthy recovery, foot surgery can significantly correct the structural deformity and help regain your foot function. Foot surgery can effectively… 

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Tips for How to Take Care of Your Feet and Ankles

Athletes understand the importance of keeping their feet and ankles healthy, and as we get older, the rest of us do, too. As with most everything in the body, the key to staying healthy is prevention, which means being proactive with your health. Keeping your feet and ankles healthy is an investment that is worth… 

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Why should you see a foot and ankle doctor if you have these symptoms?

After a long day of being on your feet or engaging in an intense sport, you could feel pain in your toes, arches, and ankle. Applying ice, resting, and taking it easy for a few days afterward should get your feet and ankles back to feeling normal. If symptoms do not improve after a few… 

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How Does an Injury to Your Foot or Ankle Affect You?

Your feet and ankles are essentially where much of your everyday movement begins. They are responsible for many crucial functions, such as providing your entire body with stability, support, and balance. A problem, such as an injury, in just your foot or ankle can cause problems in the upper structures of your body, particularly your… 

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10 Best Exercises for Your Feet

Regular exercise for your feet is crucial to your overall and foot health. Keeping your feet strong and healthy can alleviate foot pain, improve flexibility and mobility, and reduce the risk of injury. Let’s look at some simple foot exercises you can do at home. As with any exercise or lifestyle change, talk to your… 

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Watch Your Step! If You Have Plantar Fasciitis, Here’s One Tip That Can Help

Pain caused by plantar fasciitis is something that’s hard to forget — it’s as if you’re getting stabbed in the heel of your foot. There are several factors that can contribute to this condition. One thing you may not realize is how you walk could be contributing to your heel pain. Poor foot biomechanics can… 

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Why You Need To Take Care Of Your Feet

We use our feet to do almost every activity in our daily life. From getting up in the morning to start a busy workday to preparing dinner at night, our feet help us move through the day and get our tasks done. Unfortunately, even though we utilize them every day, few of us pay attention… 

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How Shoe Brands Affect Foot Health

Your feet are your body’s very foundation, and they enable you to perform gross motor functions, such as walking, standing, jumping, running, and dancing. Your feet also bear the brunt of your body weight and the substantial shock each time they hit the ground with every step you take. This is why at The Podiatry… 

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Foot Health: Tips for Strengthening Your Feet

You rely on your feet for mobility and balance. It goes without saying that you need to take care of them the way you would any equipment that you consider valuable. Regardless of whether you’re living an active lifestyle, investing in keeping your feet in tip-top condition allows you to enjoy a good quality of… 

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