September is an important time to focus on fall prevention, with Falls Prevention Awareness Week taking place September 21–25, 2026. While home hazards often get much of the attention, your feet can also have a major impact on your stability. Foot pain, numbness, weakness, and improper footwear may change the way you walk and make it harder to maintain your balance.
What happens if you have inflammation in your Achilles tendon? You have a condition known as Achilles tendonitis, which can be painful and impact the way you move. The Achilles tendon is the tissue that connects your heel bone to your calf muscle. It plays a critical role in your movement. Without it, you wouldn’t be…
While not very common, babies can have birth defects related to the feet. Many of them can be due to developmental issues, but others can have hereditary factors that cause the problem. When infants’ feet show to have rigid in-toeing, it’s likely that they have what’s called metatarsus adductus. This occurs when the bones in…
