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Your feet and ankles have a very important function. They keep you balanced and mobile. Don’t feel guilty about being extra careful with them since you rely on them a lot and any issues that may develop can affect your balance and mobility. So, whenever you feel pain in your foot and ankle, you shouldn’t
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Flip-Flop Fear: How These Flimsy Shoes Can Impact Your Step
Rising temperatures mean wearing a cooler, lighter clothing, and more comfortable and casual footwear. For many people, flip-flops are a standard footwear choice during the warmer summer months – and these sandals are becoming more and more popular for wearing all year long. Although wearing flip-flops on the beach for a few hours may be
Read MoreCauses of Foot Pain After Running
Foot pain can bring your life to a screeching halt. If you experience foot pain after running, it may be caused by a variety of reasons. It is almost impossible to self-diagnose yourself correctly. The best thing to do if you experience foot pain is to see a podiatrist for a diagnosis and treatment. Conditions
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Your feet are very complex parts of the body and include joints, muscles, ligaments, and nerves. You rely on them daily to help you stand, walk, run, dance, and more. For this reason, your feet are prone to overuse and wear and tear injuries as well as conditions and diseases. If you develop a foot-related
Read MoreWhen to Visit a Podiatrist
A podiatrist is a medical doctor trained to diagnose and treat conditions and injuries of the foot, ankle, and connective parts of the lower leg. Podiatrists use both surgical and nonsurgical treatments. Your lower extremities have complex structures consisting of bones, tendons, muscles, and ligaments, and they all work together to keep you moving and
Read MoreWhat Is A Podiatrist?
Bones are bones, right? So it makes sense that you would visit an orthopedic specialist if you have an issue with any part of your musculoskeletal system. But what if that issue particularly has to do with the feet or ankles? Then you would want to visit a podiatrist. Podiatry is a medical specialty dedicated
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You would never think of driving your car on a flat tire, or in the snow if your tires were bald. Like your car’s tires, your feet are where your rubber soles meet the road, so why would you not seek out treatment for your feet if you are feeling pain or have suffered an
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Achilles Tendonitis
The largest tendon in the body is the Achilles tendon, and its function is to help you walk, jump, run, and move about. But, in accordance with Greek mythology for which it is named, this tendon can represent a major weakness. This tendon is subject to severe inflammation (tendonitis) that can completely immobilize you. To
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