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Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis
posted: Jan. 02, 2017.
Rheumatoid arthritis is known as “one of the most common autoimmune diseases in America,” affecting women more often than men. The disease is known for causing pain and swelling symptoms Read more -
A Common Cause of Chronic Heel Pain
posted: Dec. 26, 2016.
Heel pain is a condition that plagues many people, and chronic cases of the condition can be especially difficult to endure. For many common cases of chronic heel pain, plantar Read more -
Benefits of Custom Orthotics
posted: Dec. 19, 2016.
Custom orthotics are foot devices that are inserted into your shoes to help accommodate and treat your foot conditions. Orthotics provide support for the arches of your feet, distributing pressure Read more -
How to Tell If You Have Plantar Fasciitis
posted: Dec. 12, 2016.
If you’re experiencing stiffness and pain in the soles of your feet that typically becomes more prominent during the mornings, you may have plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis can be described Read more -
All About Stress Fractures
posted: Dec. 05, 2016.
The fifth metatarsal is the long bone that connects to the pinky toe on the outside of the foot. This bone is especially prone to fracture for people involved in Read more -
CDC Releases Report on Arthritis
posted: Nov. 28, 2016.
Arthritis is a condition that affects not only the hands and wrists, but feet and ankles as well. There are more than 50 million people in the US that are Read more -
Kyle Crutchmer Recovering from Right Foot Injury
posted: Nov. 21, 2016.
Senior Kyle Crutchmer of Oklahoma State University’s wrestling team had his season cut short due to an injury to his right foot. Nevertheless, he still has a great chance to Read more -
Kevin Johnson sustains Broken Foot
posted: Nov. 14, 2016.
Kevin Johnson of the Houston Texans unfortunately broke his foot in a game against the Indianapolis Colts last month. Many fear this may be a season-ending injury for Johnson. After Read more -
What Do Podiatrists Treat?
posted: Nov. 07, 2016.
While most people understand that podiatrists are foot doctors, many people still may not comprehend a podiatrist’s work and the various conditions a podiatrist treats. Various foot problems that many Read more -
79 Percent of Runners Experience a Foot Injury
posted: Oct. 31, 2016.
About 79 percent of runners experience some type of foot injury each year. It requires a bit of extra work to keep your feet in top running order, however it Read more -
Wout van Aert Suffers Broken Toe
posted: Oct. 24, 2016.
World champion cyclist Wout van Aert recently fell down a flight of stairs, suffering a broken toe. Even with the injury, he still planned on competing in World Cup #2 Read more -
Things to Avoid When Getting a Pedicure
posted: Oct. 17, 2016.
Your foot care routine should include washing and drying your feet thoroughly each day. Moisturizer should also be used in order to keep your feet soft, however it should not Read more -
Running Means Higher Risk of Injury than Walking
posted: Oct. 10, 2016.
Both walking and running are beneficial exercise for your feet and your body, both of which contribute toward weight loss. However, running is more strenuous, leading to an increased risk Read more -
Plantar Fasciitis 101
posted: Oct. 03, 2016.
Plantar fasciitis is caused when the arch of the foot becomes inflamed. Each step that a person with the condition takes aggravates the plantar-fascia tissue, making it even more difficult Read more -
How to Care for Arthritic Feet
posted: Sep. 26, 2016.
According to recent research, what you incorporate in your diet can affect your arthritis inflammation symptoms. “The goal of your diet should be to eat foods that have been shown Read more -
Aaron Mound Breaks Toe
posted: Sep. 19, 2016.
Aaron Mound of Real Salt Lake has suffered a broken toe injury that has kept him off the field for four to eight weeks. Although there had been a lot Read more