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BACK TO SCHOOL SHOE SHOPPING

It’s that time again, children going back to school.  This can be an exciting and a challenging time for parents as they try to decide what types of shoes to Read More

WHAT IS SESAMOIDITIS?

Sesamoiditis is a condition that affects the joint that is just behind the big toe in the area known as the ball of the foot. It is most common in Read More

WHY BUNIONS ARE PAINFUL

A bunion is a bump that forms at the base of the big toe. Bunions form when the big toe pushes against the next toe, which forces the big toe Read More

CHOOSING THE RIGHT RUNNING SHOE FOR YOUR FOOT TYPE

Running may seem like a simple to do. However, running is actually a complex movement that puts stress on the ligaments, bones, and joints of the body. Selecting the correct Read More

STRESS FRACTURES OF THE FOOT AND ANKLE

Our bones are important aspects of our body and they are constantly changing. The heavier the workload for a bone, the more likely it is that calcium will be placed Read More

WHAT CAUSES BLISTERS ON YOUR FEET

Blisters are a common ailment of people who wear shoes that are either too tight or rub against the feet in an uncomfortable way. Knowing the basics of blisters is Read More

GETTING A SAFE PEDICURE

It is summer in Arizona and time to break out the sandals.  Along with wearing sandals, you might want to treat yourself to a pedicure at a nail salon.  But Read More

PREVENTING HEEL PAIN

The heel is the largest bone in the foot, and pain occurring in either the front, back, or bottom of it can sometimes be debilitating. Foot abnormalities, wearing ill-fitting shoes, Read More

DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS

Wounds on the feet may be common for patients who are diabetic.  This may be a result of decreased sensitivity in the feet that can come from neuropathy. It may Read More

ANKLE SPRAINS

Although ankle sprains may not be as serious as a broken ankle, they should be given immediate attention and care. An ankle sprain can lead to a significant amount of Read More

EVERY DAY FOOT CARE

Our feet are important in our everyday lives. The problem is that we tend to neglect them. When this becomes a habit, it can cause significant trouble. Ignoring foot problems Read More

EFFECTIVE TOE STRETCHES

When the feet are properly stretched, running and jumping activities may be easier and safer to perform. Painful injuries may be avoided if correct foot and ankle stretches are frequently Read More

ARE PLANTAR WARTS CONTAGIOUS?

A painful and uncomfortable condition that is known as plantar warts will typically affect the heel of the foot. It appears as a small, thickened area with tiny black dots Read More

BROKEN FOOT TREATMENTS

If you have a broken foot, you are aware of the severe pain that typically accompanies this condition. It may happen as a result of falling, or from enduring a Read More

OBESITY AND PLANTAR FASCIITIS

Obesity may cause pain in the majority of the foot. This is caused by extra weight the feet endure while daily activities are being performed. Many patients who are overweight Read More

HOW TO PREVENT RUNNING INJURIES

Overtraining and overusing the feet are the main causes of common running injuries. A number of these common injuries are caused by overrunning. Runner’s knee is a condition that is Read More

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