August 30th, 2011
A day on the golf course can really drive your feet into the ground. The irregular terrain and hours of walking put a lot of stress on your soles. Yet, according to the article “Foot Pain in Golfers – Conditions, Causes and Treatment”, there are several strategies to eliminate foot pain from your golf game. Read more...
Tags: foot injuries, foot problems, golf, golf injuries, golfing, heel pain, heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, sports injuries, tendonitis
Posted in Achilles Tendonitis, Ankle Sprain, Callus, Conditions, Fall, Fungal Toenails (Onychomycosis), Hammertoe, Plantar Fasciitis, Safety, Seasonal, Spring, Summer
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August 25th, 2011
Since birth, we have grown to resemble our parents, from personalities to looks. Our health is no different, as we commonly run the same risks as our folks. According to Charlene Laino’s article, “Bunions, High-Arched Feet Often Inherited”, our parent’s feet provide a realistic reading into our sole’s future. The article’s statistics highlight how bunions Read more...
Tags: arch pain, bunion, bunions, foot problems, genes, heredity, high arched feet, high arches, inherited problems, plantar fasciitis, toe pain
Posted in Bunions, Conditions, Plantar Fasciitis
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August 18th, 2011
When prompted with the word exercise, most of us rattle off cardio, lifting weights, yoga, or crunches, which shape the muscles we consider most useful. However, we commonly overstep a tiny, yet vital part of our body- our toes. According to Affiliated Foot & Ankle Center’s article, “Exercise Those Toes”, the abuse from spending hours Read more...
Tags: bunions, cardio, exercise, exercising, foot rollers, hammertoe, lifting weights, plantar fasciitis, strengthening exercises, stretching, toe exercise, toe exercises, work out, working out, yoga
Posted in Bunions, Hammertoe, Plantar Fasciitis, Safety
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July 20th, 2011
In the mind of an athlete, painful feet are not worthy of the sympathy card. Aching soles do not stand any ground compared to more notorious injuries in sports. However, according to NY Times reporter Gretchen Reynolds, foot damage debilitates countless athletes, for the foot stands at great risk for serious harm. In her article, Read more...
Tags: ankle brace, ankle sprain, braces, feet, foot and ankle injuries, inserts, insoles, orthotics, plantar fasciitis, running, running shoes
Posted in Ankle Sprain, Conditions, Plantar Fasciitis, Safety
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March 19th, 2011
Chances are good that if a person is experiencing chronic heel pain, they’re suffering from plantar fasciitis. This inflammation of the plantar fascia–the major ligament that stretches from the heel to the toes–can make walking difficult and activities like running and jogging virtually impossible. Supportive shoes designed with good arch support and a slightly raised Read more...
Tags: comfort, comfortable shoes, foot care, heel pain, plantar fasciitis, relief, running, shoes, walking
Posted in Conditions, Orthopedic Shoes, Plantar Fasciitis
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