When It Hurts to Go Up Stairs, It Could Be PTTD
Do you sometimes have difficulty walking uphill or climbing a flight of stairs due to foot pain? What about going up on your tip-toes? Does it feel uncomfortable, or just downright painful? This could be a sign of a condition known as posterior tibial tendon...
Ideas for Staying Active While Resting a Foot Injury
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What Does a Stress Fracture Feel Like and What Should You Do?
Black Toenails? How Running Affects Your Toes and What You Can Do
Stretches to Help Prevent Common Running Injuries
Diabetes and Its Effect on the Feet
The effect of diabetes on your feet Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by impaired glucose metabolism resulting in elevated glucose levels. Diabetes affects over 29 million Americans and that number is rising. An elevated blood glucose leads to damaged...
Treatment Options for Common Foot and Ankle Problems
The Most Common Foot Conditions and How to Treat Them Heel pain is likely the most common problem most podiatrist treat. Heel pain can happen for many reasons but the most common of these is a condition known as plantar fasciitis. This used to be called "heel spur"...
How to Safely Run Outside In the Winter
Winter running can be very enjoyable: it's a great way to keep warm, it helps keep your body in shape, and it gets you out of the house during cold weather. It's important, however, to be aware of potential pitfalls. Check your shoes. You need healthy feet for running...