The motto, “movement is medicine” summarizes in a short phrase a theme increasingly found in research studies. This theme details that movement, including everything from interval training to low-impact aerobics, can effectively ease the symptoms of some diseases, prevent certain diseases, and possibly even reverse […]
We don’t often think about how your weight impacts your feet. Your feet and ankles support most of your weight. For adults, as you gain weight, the structure of your feet remains the same. Your bones don’t get stronger and neither do your ligaments. A […]
Heel spurs can be a painful inconvenience. Heel spurs form when calcium deposits on the bottom of your heel bone. For some people, putting pressure on this spur can cause serious pain. While some may never feel their heel spurs, others might find it difficult […]
A fall risk assessment is an important part of medical examinations, especially for elderly patients. However, there are many reasons why a fall risk assessment may be needed other than for an aging patient. Falling is very common, and can cause permanent damage or even […]
Many people around the world have the same foot conditions and levels of pain, even celebrities. However, when people think about common foot conditions or even rare conditions, they don’t usually think about the various famous people who have these conditions and are just as […]
Plantar Fasciitis pain occurs for a number of reasons, whether it be genetics, injury, or any number of other causes. But your habits will contribute to the severity. There are many bad habits that are making your plantar fasciitis worse. Plantar fasciitis is the name […]
If you have bad feet, orthotics can save your feet from hours of uncomfortable walking and the subsequent foot pain at the end of the day. Depending on what might be the issue at hand, some people might do fine with over-the-counter orthotics while others […]
Morton’s neuroma affects around 30 percent of the American population despite not being a very well-known condition. The condition can present itself in various forms and has many different causes. This might be the reason that so many people are unaware that the pain in […]
The Achilles tendon is located on the back of the heel, and it connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. It is a prominent tendon, and it is visible under the skin on most people. When the Achilles tendon becomes inflamed, it is called […]
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