With age, it’s not uncommon to experience pain and stiffness in your feet and ankles. Carefully monitoring your pain is important, however, as this noticeable discomfort could be an early indication of a more serious condition known as arthritis. Arthritis is a group of conditions that typically involves pain and inflammation in the joints. There…
Many have gone under the assumption that their bunions are caused by tight-fitting shoes, in particular the pointed-toe style of women’s dress shoes. There have been plenty of “reliable sources” reinforce this misconception. Men get bunions and wear more rounded toe styles; bunion deformities can be seen in children under the age of 10 who…
Summer has come and gone and with it the start of the school year and fall sports season. Soccer, football, dance classes, gymnastics classes are all in full swing. For some of the kids, however, it also means the onset of foot problems. Heel pain, blisters, warts, damaged and ingrown toenails, fractures, sprains & strains…
It seems like almost everybody has or knows somebody who has a foot problem: bunions, hammertoes, corns, calluses, ingrown toenails, heel pain, arch pain, warts, ingrown toenails, athlete’s foot, fungal toenails, tendonitis, arthritis, gout, neuromas and more. Many people “know” or think they know these problems were caused by things such as tight shoes, worn…
An ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries to the ankle, resulting from a fall or a sudden twist that forces the ligaments out of their normal position. It’s no wonder so many athletes suffer from ankle sprains every year. The severity of an ankle sprain depends on whether the ligament is stretched,…
The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body, located in the back of the lower leg and connecting the heel bone to the calf muscle. This tendon is crucial as it facilitates walking and running by helping to raise the heel off of the ground. While the tendon can withstand immense…
Based in part on a campaign performed in Washington State involving the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and the Washington State Department of Licensing, these are recommendations to follow regarding infection control and other safety issues: 1. Ask if the salon and operator are licensed. 2. Do Not get a manicure or pedicure if you have cuts, sores or a…
It’s not uncommon to experience foot pain after a long day of work or a vigorous sport activity, especially as we age. A long day of shopping or yard work can leave feet tired, heavy, swollen and achy- a problem we can all relate to at one time or another. Achy Feet Factors: Age Gender…
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A child’s feet grow rapidly during the first year, reaching almost half of their adult foot size. This is why podiatrists consider the first year to be the most important in the development of the feet. Proper care at a young age is essential for healthy development. Since many adult foot ailments develop in childhood,…
