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Health Encyclopedia: Foot Pain Introduction
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Overview
Foot pain is a very common problem. About 75% of people in the U.S. have foot pain at some time in their lives. Most foot pain is caused by shoes that do not fit properly or force the feet into unnatural shapes (such as pointed-toe, high-heel shoes).
The force exerted on the foot with each step is about 50% greater than the persons body weight. In a typical day, the feet support several hundred tons.
The elderly have a very high incidence of foot pain, reported at 87% in one stud...
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Health Guide
Foot Pain: Risk Factors
Nearly everyone who wears shoes has foot problems at some point in their lives. Some people are at particular risk for certain types of pain.AgeThe Elderly. Elderly people are at very... Read more »Foot Pain: Resources
...Resourceswww.apma.org -- American Podiatric Medical Associationwww.aofas.org -- American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Societywww.acfas.org -- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeonswww.aapsm.org... Read more »Foot Pain: Introduction
The foot is a complex structure of 26 bones and 33 joints, layered with an intertwining web of over 120 muscles, ligaments, and nerves. It serves the following functions:Supports... Read more »Foot Pain: Insoles and Orthotics
...moisture and odor. In general, they can be very helpful for many people. For example, in a study of foot pain in New York police officers, more than 60% of them reported more comfort and less foot... Read more »Foot Pain: Causes
CausesNearly all causes of foot pain can be categorized under one or more of the following conditions:Shoes. The causes of most foot pain are poorly fitting shoes. High-heeled shoes concentrate... Read more »Images
Diabetic foot care. Information and a diagram on caring for your feet when you have diabetes.... Read more »
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