Hammertoes are the bending of one or more joints of the toes because a muscle is not working properly or is too weak. Heredity, arthritis, ill-fitting shoes or even injury can lead to hammertoes. Symptoms of Hammertoes When wearing shoes, pain or irritation of the toe Corns and calluses on the toe, between toes or… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Foot
Best socks for kids with sweaty feet
Best socks for kids with sweaty feet Do your kids’ socks drip with sweat? Do you feel like your child has the sweatiest and stinkiest feet ever in the history of mankind? Choosing the right socks can significantly reduce sweat and odor. Cotton is the most popular material. Cotton is soft and generally comfortable but… Read more »
Custom Foot Orthotics
Custom Foot Orthotics What Are They? Custom foot orthotics are prescription medical devices made specifically to support your feet. They match your feet precisely and are designed to improve your foot movement. This leads to more comfort and mobility. Podiatrists use orthotics to treat foot problems such as: plantar fasciitis bursitis tendinitis bunions hammertoes diabetic foot ulcers foot, ankle,… Read more »
Pronation
Excessive Pronation Typically we ignore our feet until the pain is so significant that we can ignore them anymore. Our feet contain 56 bones, 66 joints, over 240 tendons and ligaments and over 40 muscles. That is a lot that could go wrong. Each foot also contains over 7,000 nerve endings. No wonder we get “stopped in our… Read more »
Heel Pain in Youth Sports is Common
Heel Pain in Youth Sports is Common One of the most common youth sports injuries I see is related to heel pain. This problem is usually apophysitis or Sever’s disease. This is an inflammation of the growth plate. This can be caused by trauma and stress created by running and impact sports. But there are other factors that… Read more »
Facts about Heel Pain
Facts about Heel Pain Heel pain is one of the most common foot conditions I treat every day. Surprisingly, it is also one of the conditions patients have the most misconceptions about – both its cause and its treatment. Many patients believe heel pain is associated with a bone spur when, in fact, heel pain… Read more »
FAQs about Bunion Surgery
Frequently Asked Questions About Bunion Surgery There are common questions that come up during a bunion surgery consultation. If you are thinking about having bunion surgery, then this blog will give you my best answers to the most commonly asked bunion surgery questions. Are bunions hereditary? Bunions are most often caused by an inherited faulty mechanic… Read more »
Football Cleats
Football Cleats Fitting, Care and Foot Health School is starting here soon and that means football season is coming. A well-fitting pair of football cleats is one of the most important pieces of equipment you can purchase as a football player. Cleats help you keep your footing, help you propel as you sprint and allow… Read more »
Do you have a bunion?
Do you have a bunion? A bunion (from the Latin word bunio, meaning enlargement) is often described as a bump on the side of the big toe. It is more than a bump. The visible bump actually reflects changes in the bony framework of the front part of the foot. The big toe leans toward the… Read more »
Foot Calluses
Foot Calluses are gross and ugly – I know! The blog guidelines recommend that I have lots of pictures in my blog. But I’ll spare you this time. No one wants to look at foot calluses. A foot callus can be gross, ugly and embarrassing…no one wants to have one let alone see pics of other… Read more »
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