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Having flat feet, or fallen arches, is a condition in which you have no arch or a too-low arch on the inside of your feet. If you have this condition, the entire bottoms of your feet are touching the floor when you stand up. This condition is common and doesn’t usually require treatment. However, you…
Although many of us like to wear high heels because they make us taller, high heels tend to put pressure particularly at the ball of your foot. This can lead to a painful nerve condition called Morton’s neuroma. In addition to wearing high heels, Morton’s neuroma can be caused by having flatfoot, high arches, bunions,…
Hammertoe is a foot deformity that occurs when the muscles, ligaments, or tendons responsible for holding the toe in a straight position become injured or damaged. Hammertoe refers to an abnormal bend in the middle joint of a toe. It is most common in the second, third, and fourth toes. While hammertoe doesn’t always cause…
Tibial tendon dysfunction – better known as flat foot – is a common condition that is recognized by either no arch or a very low arch, and is often caused by overpronating or rolling the feet inward whilst running, walking or standing. Flat foot is also common in infants. A question often asked of podiatrists…
A broken ankle can bring your daily life to a screeching halt. A fracture in the ankle will prevent you from performing the most basic of tasks, such as walking. Once the fracture heals, a lot of people think they are good to go. However, this is not true. Even if your ankle fracture has…
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…
Diabetes can wreak havoc on the diabetic’s legs and feet. Diabetes reduces blood flow to the legs, which in turn can affect the nerves in the area and cause diabetic neuropathy – making even the smallest cut in the legs or feet dangerous for diabetics. A person with diabetes might injure their feet without realizing…
As we get older, we naturally begin to appreciate comfort in a shoe rather than brand names. Likewise, athletes who play professionally or as amateurs must give their feet optimum support in order to help prevent problems in the feet, ankles, and knees. Our feet go through a lifetime of harsh daily use, so the…
