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Dealing With Hammertoes
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.
Hammertoe is a deformity that is usually found in the second toe. It is caused by an imbalance of the muscles, tendons, and ligaments that work together to make the Read more -
Symptoms and Causes of Midfoot Neuromas
posted: Dec. 14, 2022.
A neuroma of the foot is a painful condition, also known as a pinched nerve or nerve tumor. It is characterized by pain in the ball of the foot, burning Read more -
Midfoot Arthritis
posted: Dec. 07, 2022.
Arthritis is a medical condition that affects a wide variety of individuals across the country. Arthritis primarily impacts the joints of the body, causing them to become inflamed. Individuals who Read more -
Athlete’s Foot or Dry Skin?
posted: Nov. 30, 2022.
Anyone who is conscious about maintaining the health of their feet ought to be familiar with the important differences between mere dry skin on the feet and a case of Read more -
What Does Sesamoiditis Feel Like?
posted: Nov. 16, 2022.
Sesamoiditis is a foot condition that you might have heard of. It can occur in an individual when the two small sesamoid bones in the ball of the foot become Read more -
Plantar Fasciitis and Swimming
posted: Nov. 02, 2022.
One of the most common forms of heel pain that a podiatrist will encounter in patients is known as plantar fasciitis, a condition where the plantar fascia becomes inflamed. Many Read more -
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome and Running
posted: Oct. 19, 2022.
Tarsal tunnel syndrome can be particularly bothersome to runners. This condition occurs in an individual when a nerve called the posterior tibial nerve becomes compressed. As a result of this Read more -
Athlete’s Foot in Teens
posted: Aug. 24, 2022.
Athlete’s foot, also known as tinea pedis, is the most common fungal infection that affects the feet. It is common in older children, and it might occur in one or Read more -
Gout Attacks Are Painful
posted: Jul. 27, 2022.
Gout is a form of arthritis and it can create debilitating pain. It affects the joints in the big toe and it is caused by excess uric acid in the Read more -
Tips to Remedy Cracked Heels
posted: Jul. 06, 2022.
Approximately 20% of all adults in the United States will experience heel fissures, or “cracked heels,” at least once during their lifetime. Cracked heels typically occur when the skin surrounding Read more -
Treating Painful Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
posted: Jun. 15, 2022.
Rheumatoid arthritis can be a debilitating disease where a joint's lining (synovium) is attacked by the body’s immune system. This causes the synovium to become inflamed, which damages the surrounding Read more -
Walking May Be Affected by a Plantar Wart
posted: Jun. 09, 2022.
Research has shown that plantar warts affect approximately ten percent of the population. They are warts that develop on the sole of the foot, and grow inward as a result Read more -
What Are Heel Spurs and How Do They Form?
posted: May 12, 2022.
Heel spurs, also referred to as calcaneal spurs or osteophytes, are calcium deposits that develop on the heel bone over time. They typically form in response to chronic strain or Read more -
When Heel Pain Is Caused by Plantar Fasciitis
posted: Apr. 21, 2022.
If you are experiencing pain on the bottom of your heel, there is a good chance that you may have a condition known as plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is an Read more -
Possible Causes of Blisters
posted: Mar. 16, 2022.
Blisters on the feet can be uncomfortable, painful, and if infected, can become a serious health issue. Blisters are a small pocket of fluid that develops over a damaged portion Read more -
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome and Rheumatoid Arthritis
posted: Feb. 25, 2022.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the otherwise healthy cells that make up the linings of joints. Because each foot contains 33 Read more