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Healthy Tips from a Foot Doctor

Most people neglect their feet until an issue develops that garners their attention, such as pain, a wound, or abnormal growths, such as bunions. You can avoid foot-related problems from worsening – and even developing in many cases – by regularly seeing a foot doctor, also known as a podiatrist. With the help of this… 

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Plantar Fasciitis Prevention Tips for Athletes

Plantar fasciitis is a common injury that is mainly caused by repetitive strain to your plantar fascia (the fibrous tissue that connects your heel bone to your toes). If you’re an athlete— specifically a runner—you’re especially prone to plantar fasciitis, which can dash your training and racing hopes and disrupt your performance. The good news… 

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Common Injuries a Podiatrist Sees in the Winter Months

As temperatures drop and winter is in full swing, emergency rooms and urgent care centers across the country are seeing more and more patients with injuries from playing winter sports. There is a whopping 500% increase in ER visits every winter, largely due to slipping and falling on the ice or snow – and when… 

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Can a Trip to the Shoe Store Prevent Plantar Fasciitis from Returning?

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It is the inflammation of the thick band of tissue along the bottom of your foot called the plantar fascia, which supports the arch of your foot and absorbs impact with every step you take. Treating plantar fasciitis involves determining the root cause,… 

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Causes of Plantar Fasciitis

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… 

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Plantar Fasciitis Risk Factors

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… 

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