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- Surgery for Arthritis in the Foot and Ankle
Aug 11, 2009
Foot and ankle surgery is never something to take lightly. Though a full recovery is possible, the recovery period is long.
Category: Diseases and Conditions
- New Balance Orthopedic Shoes
Aug 11, 2009
New Balance has long been popular among runners and avid walkers for their comfortable athletic shoes. Their line of custom orthopedic shoes...
Category: Fitness
- Orthotics for Hammertoe
Aug 11, 2009
If you do not treat hammertoes, they will become worse over time. Flexible hammertoes can become rigid. Calluses and corns may form on hammertoes...
Category: Health
- Hush Puppies: Comfort and Style
Aug 11, 2009
These orthopedic benefits (which your feet will thank you for!) are available in more stylish shoes that you would wear out for a night on the town.
Category: Fashion
- Common Foot and Lower Leg Injuries Among Young Athletes
Aug 10, 2009
With the exception of tearing the ACL, all of the injuries listed above can be linked to wearing unsupportive footwear and training on hard surfaces.
Category: Fitness
- Could It Be Possible That I Am Getting Bunions? My Grandma Had Them And Yesterday I Was Noticing That My Feet Looked A Little Asymmetrical
Aug 10, 2009
There is no way to know for certain whether or not you have a bunion without a doctor's diagnosis. A podiatrist will give you a thorough medical...
Category: Diseases and Conditions
- Silver Socks and Silver-Lined Shoes
Aug 10, 2009
Silver socks or silver-lined shoes are especially helpful for people with diabetes. Due to poor circulation and neuropathy, diabetics are...
Category: Health
- Long-Term Consequences of Clubfoot
Aug 10, 2009
Clubfoot is a congenital defect that occurs in roughly one out of every 1000 births. Most people who are born with the deformity and have access to...
Category: Diseases and Conditions
- How Severe Is My Ankle Sprain?
Aug 10, 2009
Properly treating sprained ankles the first time around is essential to preventing their reoccurrence in the future. Treat sprained ankles...
Category: Fitness
- All You Need to Know About Fitting Shoes
Aug 10, 2009
It is always a good idea to try shoes on before you buy them. This is especially true for athletes or for individuals with foot problems. People...
Category: Fitness
- Orthopedic Insoles made from Memory Foam
Aug 10, 2009
This feature could potentially be popular with orthopedic sandals or other shoes that are usually unable to provide the foot, knees and hips with...
Category: Fitness
- Tips for Purchasing Athletic Shoes
Aug 10, 2009
When purchasing athletic shoes, you will probably need to go 1/2 size bigger than your regular size. Feet tend to swell when you run. Be warned....
Category: Sports
- Protecting Your Knees
Aug 10, 2009
Follow these simple guidelines, and you should be able to count on healthy knees (and an active life style) for years to come.
Category: Fitness
- The American Shoe System: Why Are Shoes Sized Differently For Men And Women?
Aug 10, 2009
Americans start their sizing system at 1 (unlike the Europeans who begin at zero) and use a formula to arrive at sizes for men's, women's and...
Category: Fashion
- Knowing Your Athletic Shoes Inside and Out
Aug 10, 2009
You want an athletic shoe to fit snugly on your foot without pinching the foot or rubbing up against the skin. Athletic shoes can easily lead to...
Category: Sports
- How to Safely Remove a Splinter from Your Foot
Aug 10, 2009
Most splinters are harmless enough, and you can remove them quickly and efficiently in the privacy of your home. Be on the look out for redness,...
Category: Health
- Fungal Toenail Infections
Aug 10, 2009
Fungal toenail infections are known by their scientific name onychomycosis. Males are twice as likely to get infected toenails as females. Other...
Category: Diseases and Conditions
- Tips for Preventing the Spread of Toenail Fungal Infections
Aug 10, 2009
Fungal infections in the toenail are a difficult problem to treat. Even if you get a prescription medication from your doctor, an infection may not...
Category: Diseases and Conditions
- Exercises to Help Improve Weakened Arches
Aug 10, 2009
If you suffer from collapsed arches or flat feet, you can help rebuild and strengthen the muscles in your feet by doing simple exercises. One of...
Category: Fitness
- To Treat (Or Not To Treat) Plantar Warts
Aug 8, 2009
Plantar warts are benign epithelial tumors that form on the bottom of your feet. They are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which enters...
Category: Diseases and Conditions
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