Arthritis is a painful condition affecting the joints. It can occur anywhere in the body but is more common in the hands, knees, hips, and feet. Different types of arthritis can develop in the toes and treatment will depend on … Read More
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Treatment for Calluses
Do you have thick or hardened layers of skin on different parts of your feet? If so, you most likely have calluses. These patches of hardened skin form when friction or pressure risk injuring the skin or the structures underneath … Read More
How Does Neuropathy Develop in Your Feet?
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of neuropathy in the feet, and this is called peripheral neuropathy when it occurs in the limbs. Neuropathy that is caused by diabetes is called diabetic neuropathy, and approximately 70% of patients with … Read More
Common Pediatric Foot Conditions
Children can be just as susceptible to foot diseases and injuries as adults are. Because they are more active by nature, children are more at risk of acquiring trauma-related foot injuries; and because they are still growing, they are susceptible … Read More
Types of Tendon Pain
A tendon is the strong, cord-like fibrous tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone. These tissues enable us to move our bones and muscles as we wish.
Pain can develop in our tendons due to an inflammation either around … Read More
Podiatrist vs. Orthopedic Doctor
Our feet play a vital role in not only supporting our body weight, but also allowing us to walk, run, and perform many different activities. They also encompass a quarter of the bones in our entire bodies as well as … Read More
What to Do if You Have Weak Ankles
Our ankles enable us to stand, walk, run, jump, and perform other leg movements. If you have trouble with your balance or notice issues with your mobility, you may have weak ankles.
Weak ankles are more inclined to get sprained … Read More
How wearing the right shoes affects your whole body
The shoes you wear can impact your overall health. Not only do bad shoes affect the health of your feet, they can also contribute to the health of your legs, knees, hips, back, and neck. Therefore, for the sake of … Read More
Ankle Pain After Running: Here’s What You Can Do
Running is probably the easiest exercise to do and to master. With a good pair of running shoes and some dedication, a non-runner can train to perform in a 10K race or a marathon – as long as they first … Read More
10 Reasons to Visit a Podiatrist
A podiatrist is a doctor that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of foot and ankle related conditions and injuries. Not many people consider going to a podiatrist until they have a foot or ankle condition that requires specialized … Read More
