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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…
All of the various types of footwear we wear, from flip-flops to heels to boots, are fun and stylish and make us feel great about how we look. Our feet, however, may have a different opinion about these unsupportive and stifling types of shoes. Indeed, some of the most common foot problems are caused because…
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…
Plantar fasciitis is a common orthopedic condition that affects the feet. The plantar fascia is a band of tissue that connects the heel of your foot to your toes. When the plantar fascia becomes irritated, it can cause a variety of chronic symptoms. The most common symptom of plantar fasciitis is heel pain. What is…
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…
Our feet contain a quarter of the total number of bones in our whole bodies – as well as tendons, ligaments, and muscles holding them all together. Feet play a vital role in activities like walking, running, and jumping, all while supporting our full body weight. Unfortunately, this makes them vulnerable to injury. Sports injuries…
If you have problems when walking, your podiatrist can prescribe custom orthotics to bring relief with each step. These can provide support to not only your feet, but also your ankles, legs, knees, hips, and back. Customized orthotics are specialized biomechanical footwear inserts that are designed to support your foot’s natural structure and shape. They…
Both serious runners and casual runners can experience foot pain. Whether you are a distance runner, a sprinter, or a jogger, it is important that you take proper care of your feet beyond just great running shoes. The foot is supported by a collection of small bones. There are 26 of them all connected by…
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…
The human foot is made up of 28 bones, over 100 muscles, and 30 joints. Our feet absorb shock when we walk, run, jump, and dance. Healthy feet are crucial to an active lifestyle. When something goes wrong in our feet, it can bring our lives to a screeching halt. One of the most common…
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