Athletes are highly prone to foot and ankle injuries for a number of reasons. As an athlete, your feet and ankles are subject to a lot of wear and tear during play or while exercising to maintain good physical condition, … Read More
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Four Tips for Choosing the Right Shoes for Your Child
All too often, when buying shoes for their children, many parents sacrifice essential features such as comfort and flexibility for the sake of fashion, failing to see that their children’s feet are growing and may have special footwear requirements.
At … Read More
Achilles Tendon Pain: Diagnosis and Treatment
You may have pain in the back of your lower leg, and right above your heel, due to an injury to your Achilles tendon. This is the tendon that connects your calf muscle to your heel bone. If you have … Read More
Common Foot Conditions for Children
Whether they are toddlers just finding their balance or teens active in sports, children can experience many of the same foot conditions as adults. If you are a parent or caregiver, be on the lookout for any of the following … Read More
The Dangers of Walking Barefoot in Public Areas
Common Foot Tumors
When was the last time you worried about getting a tumor on your foot? Chances are, you probably didn’t even know you could get a tumor on your foot. Unfortunately, your feet are just as prone to getting tumors as … Read More
Hyperextended Knee
A hyperextended knee is a fairly common knee injury characterized by the knee bending too far backward. While a hyperextended knee injury can happen to anyone, it is more common among athletes who have a higher risk of sudden and … Read More
Flips vs. Sandals: Which Ones are Better?
One of the best parts of summer is walking barefoot through cool grass or on a warm beach. And if you can’t go barefoot, flip flops and sandals can be the next best thing. But just because it feels natural … Read More
Flip-Flops and Sandals: Are They Causing an Infection?
Flimsy footwear like slippers, flip-flops, and sandals do not provide adequate support or benefit for the foot or ankle area, which is why they aren’t the ideal shoe for daily wear. They may be suitable for short stints in warm … Read More
10 Tips to Heal Heel Pain
Heel pain is very common. Most often, it occurs under or at the back of the heel, although it can also affect the sides of the heel.
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of pain felt under the heel. … Read More
