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Plantar Fasciitis Stretches Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain, primarily resulting from inflammation of the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue running along the bottom of the foot. Common causes can include excessive stress from high-impact activities, prolonged standing, wearing unsupportive footwear, or....

Facts About Flat Feet Flat feet, or pes planus, come in two main types, which are flexible and rigid. Flexible flat feet show arches that flatten when standing but are visible when sitting, while rigid flat feet have no arch even when sitting. Symptoms often include foot pain, swelling, and difficulty walking or standing...

Are You Suffering From Ingrown Toenails? Ingrown toenails can be treated.

Fall Prevention Techniques Preventing falls both at work and in the home is vital for safety and well-being. In the workplace, maintaining a clean, clutter-free environment and ensuring that all walkways are well-lit can significantly reduce fall risks. Employees should be encouraged to use proper footwear with slip-resistant...

Assessing Muscle Ankle Strength Ankle muscle strength is important for maintaining stability, balance, and overall mobility. Strong ankle muscles support daily activities such as walking, running, and jumping, and help prevent injuries by providing support and absorbing shock. Ankle muscle testing evaluates the strength and functi...

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Ankle Sprains and Degrees of Injury An ankle sprain occurs when ligaments, tough bands of tissue that connect bones, are stretched or torn due to excessive twisting or rolling of the ankle. This injury typically occurs during physical activities or sudden movements that stress the joint beyond its normal range of motion. There are thr...

Why Live with Pain and Numbness in Your Feet? Pain and numbness in the ball of your foot?

Causes of Toe Swelling Toe swelling can result from a variety of causes, ranging from minor issues to more serious health conditions. One common cause is injury, such as stubbing your toe or dropping something heavy on it, which can lead to bruising and swelling. Infections, including fungal infections like athlete's....

Care for Diabetic Foot Ulcers Diabetic foot ulcers are open sores or wounds that commonly occur on the feet of individuals with diabetes. They generally result from a combination of neuropathy, poor circulation, and immune system impairment. Neuropathy causes a loss of sensation, leading to unnoticed injuries. Poor circulation h...

Nerve Pain in the Foot Experiencing nerve pain in your foot can impact your daily activities and overall quality of life. One common cause of such pain is Morton's neuroma, a condition where a nerve in the ball of the foot becomes swollen or thickened. This often results from wearing shoes that squeeze the toes togeth...

Taking Good Care of Children’s Feet Good foot health is important, particularly for children, as their feet are still developing and are foundational to their overall physical health. Children’s feet grow rapidly, and proper development is essential to prevent long-term issues. Poor foot health in childhood can lead to problems such...

Do Your Child's Feet Hurt? Get your child's feet examined.

Achilles Tendon Injuries and Treatment Achilles tendon injuries often occur due to overuse, sudden increases in physical activity, or inadequate warm-ups before exercise. This tendon, connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone, endures significant stress, especially during activities like running, jumping, or abrupt changes in directio...

Osteoarthritis of the Big Toe Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease commonly associated with aging, can affect any joint in the body, including the big toe. When osteoarthritis strikes the big toe, it leads to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility, impacting daily activities such as walking and standing. Unlike rheumatoid...

Foot Care Guidelines for Work Maintaining foot health at work is essential for overall well-being and safety. Whether enduring long hours on your feet or navigating potential hazards, prioritizing proper foot care can prevent injuries and discomfort. Work-related foot injuries primarily stem from punctures, crushing, sprains, an...

Why Some People Get Hammertoes Hammertoes are a deformity where the toe bends at the middle joint, causing the tip to curl downward, resembling a hammer. This condition can affect any of the smaller toes and is categorized into flexible hammertoes, which are still movable at the joint. Rigid hammertoes are defined as tight tendon...

Wounds That Don't Heal Need to Be Checked Diabetic foot screening is a must for good foot health.

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Foot Health Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is a chronic autoimmune condition that can affect various joints throughout the body, including those in the feet and ankles. In RA, the joints become inflamed, leading to pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function. Several foot and ankle joints commonly affected by...

Facts About Plantar Warts Plantar warts, though often considered minor nuisances, hold interesting facts worth exploring. These warts, caused by the human papillomavirus, or HPV, commonly appear on the soles of the feet, particularly in areas subjected to pressure or friction. Unlike other warts, plantar warts grow inward du...

Possible Causes of Heel Pain Heel pain can stem from various factors, including plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, heel bursitis, Haglund’s deformity, heel spurs, or even stress fractures. Symptoms often manifest as sharp or dull pain, particularly when walking or standing, localized around the heel or bottom of the foot...

Diagnosis and Treatment of Morton’s Neuroma Morton's neuroma is a painful condition characterized by a thickening of the tissue surrounding the nerves leading to the toes, often resulting in a sensation akin to stepping on a pebble. It primarily affects the ball of the foot, typically between the third and fourth toes, and is more common....

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Muscle Pain in the Foot The abductor hallucis muscle, positioned along the inner border of the foot, is pivotal for big toe movement and upholding the medial longitudinal arch. Yet its pain is often overlooked or misdiagnosed, as it can resemble conditions like plantar fasciitis. Overuse, sudden activity increases, and foo...

Explaining High Ankle Sprains High ankle pain, which is often referred to as a syndesmotic ankle sprain, occurs when the ligaments connecting the tibia and fibula are injured. This type of lower leg bone injury typically happens when the ankle is twisted forcefully, which causes the ligaments to stretch or tear. Athletes, especi...

A Solution to Heel Pain From Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is a condition that results in heel pain. It happens when the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue running across the bottom of your foot and connecting your heel bone to your toes, becomes inflamed. This inflammation can cause sharp, stabbing pain, particularly noticeable with y...

Heel Pain Can Be Treated! You don't have to live with heel pain.

The Importance of Foot Exercises Your feet work hard each day to support your body and facilitate movement, and for that reason, it makes sense to keep them in shape through regular exercise. Engaging in simple foot exercises is one way to do just that. Regularly performing toe raises, curls, splay movements and stretches can impro...

Tests to Determine if You Have Gout Experiencing sudden joint pain, swelling, and redness in your big toe? It could be gout, a condition where urate crystals accumulate in the joints. To determine whether you have gout, a podiatrist may recommend various tests. Blood tests are essential to check uric acid levels, although elevated lev...