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What is Sesamoiditis?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 07, 2018.
What is Sesamoiditis?
Sesamoids are small bones that are only connected to tendons or surrounded in muscle. This only appears in a few places in the body, one of which is
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Treating Toenail Fungus
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 01, 2018.
Treating toenail fungus
Toenail fungus--it's one of the most common podiatric problems children, teens, and adults have. Causing thickened, yellow, brittle nails, onychomycosis (the medical name for toenail fungus) spreads easily
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Treating Heel Spurs
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 03, 2018.
Have you been experiencing any heel pain or bothersome tenderness without any obvious cause? Although heel spurs themselves sometimes do not cause acute discomfort, they are frequently associated with the
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Caring For Arthritic Feet
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 31, 2018.
Arthritis is a joint condition that affects roughly 54 million American adults according to the Arthritis Foundation. It can show up in joints all around the body, including the feet
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What to Do When You Keep Getting Blisters
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 30, 2018.
A foot blister is a small pocket of fluid that forms on the foot. Blisters can be painful while they heal. Foot blisters are caused by several things, including friction,
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What You Can Do About Hammertoes
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 05, 2018.
When most people think about foot deformities they most often think about bunions; however, hammertoes are just as common. This unassuming deformity comes about gradually, so you may not even
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Choose the Best Shoes and Socks for Your Child's Developing Feet
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 30, 2018.
While it might not be something you think about often (or at all), the health of your child’s feet is important. Your child is growing by leaps and bounds and
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Are You Dealing With Bunions?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 27, 2018.
What is a Bunion?
Are you dealing with a bunion? A bunion is a protrusion of the bone at the base of the big toe. While a bunion may seem like
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Sesamoid Injuries
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 02, 2018.
Everything You Need to Know About Sesamoid Injuries
Think you have a sesamoid injury? Sesamoids are bones embedded in tendons. Sesamoid injuries are often associated with activities requiring increased pressure on
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Claw Toes and Mallet Toes
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 02, 2018.
Understanding Claw and Mallet Toes
Think you may have mallet or claw toes? Mallet and claw toes form over years and are common in adults. Mallet and claw toes are among
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Alleviating Painful Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 07, 2018.
With age, it’s not uncommon to experience pain and stiffness in your feet and ankles. Carefully monitoring your pain is important, however, as this noticeable discomfort could be an early
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Preventing and Treating Ankle Sprains
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 03, 2018.
An ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries to the ankle, resulting from a fall or a sudden twist that forces the ligaments out of their normal position.
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Prevention and Treatment for Achilles Tendinitis
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 04, 2017.
The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body, located in the back of the lower leg and connecting the heel bone to the calf muscle. This
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5 Ways To Soothe Tired, Aching Feet
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 03, 2017.
We’ve all been there before - after a long day of work, shopping or a playing sports, your feet ache and you feel as if you couldn’t walk another step
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Looking After Little Feet: Proper Foot Care for Your Baby
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 09, 2017.
A child's feet grow rapidly during the first year, reaching almost half of their adult foot size. This is why podiatrists consider the first year to be the most important
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Maintain Healthy Weight to Prevent Foot Problems
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 08, 2017.
With our feet bearing the weight of our entire body, it’s no surprise that carrying excess weight may increase the chance of developing foot problems. In fact, recent studies have
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