Warts are Caused by a Virus
We are looking for feet with warts. Warts are caused by a virus. So they are contagious. Spring and summer is the season for warts to spread. Summertime and shoes are off. Frequently we are around the pool where the surface is wet. That's where warts thrive moist wet...
How to Protect Yourself from Basketball Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
Watch Out for These Foot Health Issues During Wrestling Season
During wrestling seasons, it’s important to be aware of some of the foot health issues that can arise. Here are three types of foot injuries to watch out for: Skin infections Athlete's foot produces areas of dry, red scaly skin, which usually cracks and peels. These...
The Truth About Dress Shoes and the Foot Damage They Cause
You're a busy working professional. Every morning, you pick out work clothes, iron them, and then choose dress shoes. Whether you're a male wearing dressy loafers or a female wearing high-heeled mules, your dress shoes might be messing with your feet more than you...
What Your Shoes Tell You About Your Walking Stride
How To Tell A Normal Wear Pattern Vs. Overpronation Or Supination If you flip over your shoes, you can tell a lot about your foot health. How? The pattern of wear on the bottoms of your shoes means different things. Your walking stride creates the foot pattern or...
How to Find the Right Marathon Training Shoes
The last thing you need in the middle of marathon training is a foot injury, right? To throw the brakes on just because of some incessant pain? No, thank you! While you might be able to pull through a sore quad, persistent foot discomfort can terminate training in a...
Maintaining Foot Health While Golfing
Your feet play an important role in developing or maintaining a low handicap status in golf. Each foot (the lead foot which is closest to the flag and the trail foot which is furthest from the flag) has its own role in accepting weight, transferring weight and...
How to Get Your Feet and Ankles Safely Through Track and Field Conditioning
Foot and Ankle Injuries Adult Athletes Need to Be Extra Careful to Prevent
When it comes to adult athletics, foot and ankle injuries are nothing out of the ordinary. Whether it's a weekly game of basketball, a league tennis tournament, or training for a marathon, feet and ankles take a lot of abuse. It can be surprising when an injury stops...