As the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention warns us, the blood sugar disease diabetes can create nerve damage throughout the body, but one of the most common areas affected is the patient’s feet. Also, diabetes is a serious cause of poor circulation, which...
While many people are aware of the condition of flat or fallen arches in the feet, the less common and relatively unfamiliar possibility is the condition of a Cavus arch, which is one that is too high. This gives the foot a boxy, but curled...
Foot and ankle surgeons do a great deal more than simply foot surgery. They are specialists in complete foot and ankle care. Foot and ankle surgeons are trained in podiatric medicine – an in-depth study of the foot and ankle structure, function, and the conditions and...
No question about it, walking is one of the most underrated forms of exercise in the world, especially in areas where there are many other options for transportation or staying in shape. To some, there are many more amusing or high-status ways of staying in...
You may have seen or used off-the-shelf shoe inserts to provide cushioning to your feet. However, nothing beats custom-made orthotics to ensure your specific foot issue is addressed and that you find relief from pain and discomfort in your feet, along with prevention of long-term...
The specific form of arthritis called pseudogout generally appears as sudden pain or a quick onset of swelling in one or more of your joints. The most prevalent location for pseudogout is in the knees, but it can also occur in other joints. The ankles...
The condition called tarsal coalition is an improper connection of tarsal bones near the back of the foot. There are five tarsal bones in the complex skeletal structure of the foot. These are the calcaneus (heel bone), talus, navicular, cuboid, and cuneiform bones. A tarsal coalition...
Is critical for everyone to take care of their feet, but even more so if you are an athlete or someone who runs to keep in shape. Take the common ailment of blisters, which form when skin rubs against something lightly for an extended period. This...
Diabetes is an illness that can be kept under control through proper diet and medication. When it is out of control, sugar levels in the blood can rise to dangerous levels or they can bottom out at which point the diabetic needs to ingest carbohydrates...
Your toes are usually an afterthought. It is widely understood that your toes provide stability and help spring you into action when you walk or run. And then there are those horn-like coverings called toenails. Why do we need those things? In fact, from a structural...