How to improve your posture and what your feet have to do with it
For most of us when we think of “posture” we visualize a person’s upper-back hunch while sitting at their desk, or slouching against the...
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Why You Shouldn’t Fly Right After a Foot Surgery
When it comes to flying, most of us can agree that the idea of sitting for a long period of time and the lack of space for a stretch...
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The Downsides to Sleeping With Your Feet Covered - Foot Trouble Possibilities
The idea of sleeping with your feet covered, whether it is with socks or with the blanket itself, is not a novel idea. Rather, this is a...
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Why You Shouldn’t Wear Flat Soled Shoes: Prolonged Use Can Lead to Health Problems
If you take a quick look into your shoe closet, chances are that you have at least one pair of flat soled shoes. Whether it’s a pair of...
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Chilblains: Everything You Need to Know About These Itchy Spots of Inflammation
Also known as pernio or perniosis, chilblains are small, itchy spots on the skin that appear when your skin’s tiny blood vessels become...
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What You Need to Know About Jones Fractures: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, & Who Is Likely to Get One
A Jones fracture is a specific type of foot fracture that involves the fifth metatarsal. Your fifth metatarsal is the outermost bone...
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Have Hammertoes? Your Guide to What They Are, Prevention, and Treatment Options
When you lay your feet flat against the floor, you expect your toes to point straight forward and sit perpendicular to the floor’s...
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What Are The Cause(s) of Ingrown Toenails & How Do You Fix Them?
If you have ever had the corner of a toenail grow directly into the surrounding skin and cause it to become inflamed, broken, or...
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Broken Ankle Recovery: 5 Tips on Making it a Success
If you have had the unfortunate experience of breaking an ankle, whether it was a simple break with only one bone fractured, or a...
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Ankle Anatomy: The 8 Different Types of Ankle Breaks You Can Sustain
While we don’t always think about it, our ability to stand in the morning, walk to the car, run in sports, jump over obstacles, and pivot...
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What Are Impact Ankle Fractures: Examples & Treatment
While there are all kinds of ankle breaks that you can sustain just from walking or running, some of the more serious breaks are caused...
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Lisfranc Injury: A Common Midfoot Fracture That Disrupts Your Ability to Walk
Our feet are one of the most complex areas of the body, with each foot containing 19 muscles, 26 bones, 33 joints, and 107 ligaments. Out...
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The Softening & Breaking of Your Ankle’s Cartilage - What You Need to Know
The world of sports has been a cornerstone of the entertainment industry since it was introduced by the ancient Greeks nearly 3000 years...
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TTS & Pain: Recognizing Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome - What It Is & When You Should See a Podiatrist
For being such a crucial part of the body, the human ankle is actually a very simple structure, containing only three main bones that...
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Diabetes and Podiatry: Why Foot Care Management is Critical in Keeping Your Feet Healthy
For individuals diagnosed with diabetes, the body’s inability to use and manufacture insulin can result in a whole host of problems for...
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Gearing Up for Summer Heat: How to Protect Your Feet and Avoid the Foot Doctor
With the warm, beautiful weather on its way, it’s time to start thinking about gearing your feet up for the summer heat. While we may be...
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The Importance of Seeing a Foot Doctor for Foot Issues
Whether you’re shuffling to the coffee maker in the morning, or sprinting to catch the train, you rely on your feet to make the trip....
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General Foot Care Tips To Save On Pedicures
Pedicures are a fairly common practice that many people use to keep their feet in good order. Unfortunately, pedicures can also take a...
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Foot and Ankle Injuries In The Workplace
No one plans to get hurt at work, but it does happen. Contrary to the popular belief that only some jobs propose a risk, that isn’t...
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A Podiatrist Approved Running Shoe
Running shoes are shoes that have been designed for running, but are they really all that important? A lot of people think that running...