Nearly all causes of foot pain can be grouped under one of the following:
Look at your foot and ankle, without them you would not be able to walk to the store, dance to your favorite tune or drive a car. The foot... Read more »
It's beginning to be that time of year again - the fall is the chance to lace up your walking shoes and take a step in the right direction... Read more »
Rheumatoid arthritis frequently affects the joints of the foot and ankle; commonly the joints that connect the toes to the foot (called the... Read more »
Now that the weather is turning better and you are starting to shake off those wintertime pains, a walk might sound pretty good right about... Read more »
Rheumatoid arthritis gets blamed for a lot of my aches and pains and although I know that it plays a huge part in this recent round of... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Research shows that those with Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) can better their walking performance, endurance, and quality... Read more »
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Forefoot PainForefoot pain refers to pain and discomfort felt toward the top of the foot. The rate of forefoot pain and deformity increases with age.... Read more »
Auburn University researchers have found that wearing thong-style flip-flops can cause sore feet, ankles, and legs. The scientists asked 39 men and... Read more »
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Corns and CallusesA corn is a protective layer of dead skin cells that forms due to repeated friction. It is cone-shaped and has a knobby core that... Read more »
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Heel PainThe heel is the largest bone in the foot. Heel pain is the most common foot problem and affects 2 million Americans every year. It can occur... Read more »