The bone that creates your heel is the largest bone in your foot, and it helps to form the structure that contributes to the shape and function of the arch. The muscles and ligaments that extend on each side of your heel provide the necessary connections for movement for your big toe and pinky toe. […]
Physical therapy is frequently thought of as an adjunct to recovery after an accident or surgical procedure, but there are many ways that the strengthening and flexibility improvements garnered by physical therapy exercises can decrease the severity of and even avoid problems like flat feet, hammertoes, heel pain, and tendonitis. Your foot care professional has […]
When a toe affected with hammertoe becomes significantly bent to the point that corns are developing on the top from rubbing on your shoes, the pain can become unbearable. If your hammertoes have progressed to this point, you should consult with your podiatrist for a proper diagnosis and discuss the possibility of having surgery to […]
There are a variety of fractures that can affect the feet and ankles. One such break is a condition that more frequently affects younger athletes is known as an avulsion fracture. This particular type of fracture is characterized by a small piece of bone that tears away as a ligament or tendon detaches during an […]
Each of your feet is comprised of over 30 joints that can be affected by injury and disease, so if you have a debilitating arthritic condition, the feet and ankles are often one of the first locations of severe pain and discomfort. 3 types of arthritis that cause problems with your feet and ankles include […]
Injuries to the ankle are very common due to all the tendons, ligaments, and bones in the foot. The location of discomfort and pain can be on the inside or the outside of the ankle, or you may have radiating pain from an Achilles tendon injury. Some common causes of ankle pain include the following: […]
The scratchiness, redness, peeling, and burning skin that accompanies an athlete’s foot fungal infection is certainly to be avoided whenever possible, but that’s not easy to accomplish. Since the fungi that cause this infection are all over the planet, they are nearly impossible to avoid, but there are steps you can take to limit coming […]
Heel calluses are not normally painful, but in some cases, they can become very painful and debilitating when the cracks deepen into bleeding heel fissures that make it difficult to walk or even just stand up. The cracks can also be an avenue for a bacterial or fungal infection to take hold, so be sure […]
Since warts on your feet can be mistaken for other skin conditions including corns and cancer, always have any skin abnormalities inspected by a foot doctor to avoid surprises down the road. Skin lesions that change in color or appearance should be checked out right away. Most visible warts on your feet will have a […]
A heel spur is a bony bump on your heel that is often painless but it can also cause considerable pain and discomfort as it continues to grow and interact with the backs of your footwear. A large heel spur can make routine activities like standing and walking difficult and extremely painful. Heel spurs form […]
