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Custom orthotics are specially designed inserts made for an individual’s specific anatomical and condition requirements. They are used to accommodate or correct gait or structural abnormalities and can help to correct an irregular walking pattern that may be causing symptoms of foot, ankle, leg, or back pain. Podiatrists and orthopedic surgeons often prescribe custom orthotics…
Plantar fasciitis can cause pain and discomfort in your heel. This condition occurs when your plantar fascia – a ligament-like band of tissue that extends from your heel to your toes along the bottom of your foot – becomes inflamed. When you put too much stress and pressure on your feet over time, small tears…
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…
Heel pain can prevent you from being active and on your feet. Oftentimes, heel pain develops suddenly. Finding relief from your heel pain will require you to get to the root cause. This can be a little complicated because there are many causes of heel pain. Fortunately, an experienced podiatrist can help pinpoint the cause…
Children can get many of the same foot problems as adults, but some conditions may take on different characteristics, and some may occur more frequently in children due to their active lifestyles, sensitive skin, and developing bodies. The most common foot and ankle issues seen in children and teens include: Heel Pain Heel pain in…
Our feet are very complex, being composed of many tiny bones, muscles, nerves, and connective tissues. Our feet are equipped to handle the entire weight of the human body whenever we take a step. However, repetitive stresses can damage one or more parts of the feet, leading to pain. By understanding the common causes of…
The numerous health benefits associated with running make it a popular exercise for people who want to have a healthy lifestyle. But overdoing it can lead to various leg injuries such as Achilles tendonitis. Achilles tendonitis occurs when the Achilles tendon, which is the thick tissue that links the calf muscles to your heel bone,…
Do you feel intense pain in the heels of your feet after waking up, following rest, or after extended time being on your feet? The most common reason why you may be feeling these symptoms is a condition called plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is caused by the tightening of the plantar fascia tissue located in…
