The hands and the feet are exposed to friction and heat more often than most parts of the body during activities like running, walking, or different types of manual labor. Unfortunately, friction and heat are the two main ingredients needed to form a painful, unsightly blister. Blisters are fluid-filled bubbles on the skin, and although […]
The ankle, as everyone knows, is the region where the leg meets the foot. It is not exactly a joint (it contains three joints); it is not a single bone (the tibia, fibula, and talus are all found in the area); and it is home to several tendons (like the Achilles), muscles, and ligaments. It […]
Swelling is one of the simplest signals our bodies use to let us know that something might be going on in the area where the swelling is located. It tends to develop rather rapidly, and most of the time, it is very noticeable. Swelling might even present with a slight change in skin color. However, […]
Cancer is a terrible disease that affects and claims the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans each year. In males, the most common types of cancers are prostate cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, and bladder cancer. In females, the most common types of cancers are breast cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, and uterine cancer. […]
Have you ever experienced the discomfort of having a rock stuck in your shoe? You might have felt a repeated pinch or poke in the same part of your foot, and the only way to make it go away was to remove your shoe and shake out the rock. Well, capsulitis is a condition that […]
A momentous occasion in the life of a child is the day that he or she takes off the training wheels and rides a bicycle for the first time. For some, cycling is a leisurely activity, but for others, it may be a more competitive endeavor. In either case, your feet, ankles, legs, and knees […]
High-heeled shoes have become a staple in most women’s wardrobes because they are stylish, glamorous, and can add an extra few inches to your height if necessary. Although they have many benefits in the fashion and business worlds, they can cause headaches in the medical world. High heels can cause knee and back pain, toe […]
The feet, toes, and ankles are important but complicated parts of the body, so podiatrists must go through extensive education and training in order to be true experts in their field. After undergraduate education, medical school, state and national examinations, and a state license, a podiatrist can finally begin practicing. As the population in the […]
Have you ever been sleeping, sitting in a chair, or laying on the couch and been struck with a sudden, intense muscle spasm? Many times, they occur in the legs, but they can affect virtually any muscle, large or small. These spasms are colloquially known as “Charley horses,” and when someone gets one, they usually […]
“It is not fast enough to get me to where I am going.” “I barely even break a sweat while doing it, so how can it be good for me?” “It requires almost no muscle movement, so it isn’t the same as working out.” These are some possible thoughts that people may have about walking, […]
