August 7, 2018
A Few Things That You Need to Know About Foot Specialists A Foot Specialist is also referred to as a Podiatrist. They are basically physicians who specialize in problems related to the foot and ankle. People often do not know much or anything about Podiatrists until they have to visit them for treatment.
July 28, 2018
Sesamoid Bones & Treatment for Sesamoid Pains The human body consists of more than 200 bones. Most of these bones are connected to one other at the joints. However, there are some bones that do not share any connections with other bones. Instead, these bones are connected to the tendons only or are effectively embedded […]
July 24, 2018
Tips to Find the Right Podiatrists Podiatrists are healthcare professionals who might play a very important role in your lives by diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating common foot conditions including: Hammer Toes Bunion Flat Foot Heel Pain Ankle Arthritis Gait Analysis Smart Toe Implant Ankle Instability Achilles Tendon Others Podiatrists: Are they All the Same? Now, […]
July 21, 2018
The Importance of Using Specialist Insoles If you are someone who is into hiking, running, backpacking, skiing or cycling, then it is highly probable that you might be affected by foot aches, hot spots, blisters or other kinds of discomfort. In such cases, the best thing for you to do would be to get some […]
July 13, 2018
Podiatry: An Overview Podiatrists and Chiropodists are often responsible for treating common foot conditions including bunions, ingrown toenails and heel pain, among others. They not only diagnose, treat and rehabilitate problems but can also offer you valuable tips regarding regular foot care so that your feet are in top condition. When Does One Seek the […]
July 4, 2018
Common Foot Injuries that are caused by Running Runners often experience different types of problem with their feet. While their feet allow them to traverse long distances with great agility, they frequently experience serious issues due to overuse. From mild problems like missing or black toenails, calluses and blisters to serious issues like stress fractures, […]
June 13, 2018
Shin Splints: A Very Common Exercise-Induced Condition Shin Splints Are A Very Common Exercise-Induced Condition. Shin splints actually refers to the pain that is felt along the inner edges of the shinbone or tibia. The condition generally develops after some physical activity, such as running. However, one should remember that any kind of vigorous sports […]
May 29, 2018
Signs of a stress fracture in the Foot Stress fracture Unlike a typical fracture where there is a clear break in the bone, a stress fracture is progressively developed from repetitively exerting the accustomed level of impact on a bone. For a variety of reasons the bone is unable to adapt to the mechanical load, […]
May 28, 2018
The Symptoms of Toenail Infection Fungal infections and subsequent symptoms can occur at any part of your nail. It could happen throughout one nail or at several nails at once. There are some visible signs, such as scaling below the nail, which is also referred to as subungual hyperkeratosis. At times, you have yellow or […]