Category: Foot condition

Foot Pain: What To Be Thankful for in the Field of Podiatry

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6 Min ReadFoot pain is a common issue affecting millions worldwide, often causing discomfort and limited mobility. Whether due to overuse, poor footwear, an injury, or underlying medical conditions, foot pain can quickly go from a minor setback to something that significantly impacts our daily lives. Thankfully, the field of podiatry has made remarkable advancements in diagnosing, […]

Understanding Chronic Foot Pain: Top 11 Causes and How To Find Relief

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6 Min ReadWhen Greg* began experiencing chronic foot pain three years ago, his first reaction was to ignore it. Minor injuries and bodily pain he had in the past always seemed to improve with time and rest. Therefore, he believed his newer symptoms, including constant aching, shooting pains, numbness, and burning in his feet, would not be […]

Foot Care in the Summer: 9 Tips for Healthy Footwear

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6 Min ReadSummertime is here, which means there are plenty of opportunities to get on your feet, head outside, and bask in the warm, sunny weather. For you, that may mean more fun trips to the park or hiking at the nearest trail. For someone else, it might mean extra time gardening, camping, dancing at outdoor concerts, […]

9 Foot Care Tips for Seniors to Age Gracefully

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5 Min ReadIda* had never given much thought to foot care over the years. As a teenager and well into her young adult life, she was an avid marathoner and regularly competed all over the nation as a weekend warrior. Additionally, she and her husband would routinely spend time hiking or going on trips that involved rigorous […]

Healing Insights: Navigating the Journey of Wound Care

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5 Min ReadNick* is not the sort of person who likes to let others know about his injuries and illnesses. If he had it his way, he would suffer in silence and hope that with medications and a few Band-Aids, relief would not be too far away. When he experienced his first foot sore six months ago […]

Debunking 7 Common Myths and Misconceptions About Foot Surgery

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5 Min ReadIf your foot health has become a major issue in your life, there may come a day in the not-so-distant future when your podiatrist will recommend foot surgery. After all, many podiatrists opt for various surgical techniques to provide patients with long-term relief from conditions ranging from bunions and chronic plantar fasciitis to neuromas, fractures, […]

10 Tips for Happy and Healthy Feet: National Foot Health Awareness Month

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5 Min ReadWith 26 bones, 33 joints, and over a hundred muscles, tendons, and ligaments, our feet are the foundation for the rest of our body. Think about it: They allow us to bear an incredible amount of weight (1.5 times a person’s body weight with every step), transmit force, and perform everyday tasks we usually take […]

How Does My Diet Impact My Foot Health?

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5 Min ReadIf you’ve been scheduling routine visits with your podiatrist and have been following their recommended treatment plans to a T, your foot health is obviously important to you. As a result, you’re finally experiencing the results that have alluded you for all these years. Congratulations! But don’t stop here. While your podiatrist will always be […]

Are My Foot Problems Vascular-Related?

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5 Min ReadNancy* knows to schedule an appointment with her local podiatrist whenever she experiences foot problems. After all, podiatry focuses on matters of the feet, toes, and ankles. But lately, Nancy has been suffering from slow-healing sores on one of her ankles and ongoing feet swelling. And this is all unbeknownst to her podiatrist since she […]