Stepping with Comfort: A Guide to Common Foot Conditions There are 26 bones in a human foot, with 33 joints and a minimum of 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The latter are made of strong fibrous tissues so that they can make sure that all the moving parts of our feet are kept together. Our feet take on our whole bodies weight and can produce a pint of sweat a day with the use of over 250,000 sweat glands. It is immensely important to take care of your feet to reduce the risk of health problems to your musculoskeletal system. Athlete's foot When you think of conditions that commonly afflict your feet, the first name that comes to mind is that of an athlete's foot. It is a fungal infection of the skin over there and happens between your toes. However, such an infection might spread and cause you discomfort. It can be painful as well. In most cases, this happens when your feet are exposed to the fungus that causes the condition, and the common hunting grounds of such organisms are gyms, pools, and showers where people tend to walk barefoot. A foot and ankle specialist, such as a podiatrist, can take a sample of the affected area and provide you with the necessary anti-fungal treatment. Remember to wash your socks at 60 degrees, change them daily and purchase new shoes. Arthritis Arthritis is one of the most prominent musculoskeletal conditions that can affect your fee