Category: foot injuries

Understanding Plantar Warts

Plantar warts are warts that grow on the bottom of a person’s foot, often causing painful growths on the balls or heel of their foot. Just like any other variety of warts, plantar warts are growths that are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and […]

Preventing Ankle Sprains

One of the most common ankle injuries are ankle sprains. Whether you are a runner, play basketball, or practice karate, you are susceptible to an ankle injury. With these helpful tips, you can ensure you are preventing these potentially painful ankle sprains. Perform ankle strengthening […]

Common Foot Myths

Your feet and ankles play an important role in your everyday life, so it is critical that you understand what is true or not when it comes to their care. Here are some of the most common foot myths, and the truths behind them: Myth: […]

Suffering From Heel Pain?

Runners often suffer from heel pain at some point in their running career. We often find that it is common for these people to ignore heal pain, sometimes letting it go on for an extended period of time. While many refuse to give in to […]

Corns: How to Treat Them

Corns, like calluses, can be found on other areas of the body, but are most commonly located in areas where there is not a lot of weight bearing or in response to constant friction, such as on the hands and feet. What Are Corns? Corns […]

Calluses: How to Treat Them

Calluses are most often found on people’s feet, and commonly results from inappropriate footwear. Whether you wear high heels, or shoes that are too tight for your feet and putting pressure onto the toes and the ball of the feet. Here is some helpful information […]