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What Causes Warts?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 19, 2018.
What Causes Warts?
Got foot warts? Nearly everyone will have a wart at some point in their lives. Warts are typically small, hard skin growths caused by an infection with humanpallilloma
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Treating Heel Spurs
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 04, 2018.
Have you been experiencing any heel pain or bothersome tenderness without any obvious cause? Although heel spurs themselves sometimes do not cause acute discomfort, they are frequently associated with the
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Types of Custom Orthotics
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 14, 2018.
Custom orthotics are removable shoe inserts that provide greater arch support and stability to the feet and ankles. There are different types of orthotics available depending on the issue and
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What Could Be Causing Poor Circulation in My Feet?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 14, 2018.
Are you experiencing numbness, tingling, or discolorations in your feet?
Even though poor circulation isn’t a condition, if you are experiencing poor circulation in your feet this is often a symptom
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What to Do When You Keep Getting Blisters
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 31, 2018.
A foot blister is a small pocket of fluid that forms on the foot. Blisters can be painful while they heal. Foot blisters are caused by several things, including friction,
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What You Can Do About Hammertoes
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 05, 2018.
When most people think about foot deformities they most often think about bunions; however, hammertoes are just as common. This unassuming deformity comes about gradually, so you may not even
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Taking Care of Aging Feet
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 14, 2018.
As you age, it becomes even more important to take care of yourself, especially your feet. Foot health tends to decline in seniors for many reasons, including:
∙ Years of walking
∙ Improper footwear
∙ Poor circulation
∙ Diseases related
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Stretch Your Way to Good Foot Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 17, 2018.
The feet bear a lot of stress from day to day. That’s why podiatrists recommend stretching as a great way to revitalize and strengthen the feet. Simple stretches can be
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Stress Fractures: Don't Put Off Painful Foot Injuries
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 02, 2018.
Stress fractures are notoriously misdiagnosed and undertreated. In many cases, symptoms may persist for an extended period of time before the diagnosis of a stress fracture is even made. That’s
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Start Your Marathon Training off on the Right Foot
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 06, 2018.
Whether you’re training for your very first marathon or preparing for your 10th, it’s important to begin your training program on the right foot. A lack of experience coupled with
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Ruptured Achilles Tendon: Prevention and Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 20, 2018.
The Achilles tendon is the strong band of tissue that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. This lower leg tendon enables you to walk, jump, stand on your
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Varicose Veins
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 16, 2018.
Varicose veins are very easy to spot, which is why patients usually want them to disappear. They're a cosmetic issue but also a potentially painful podiatric issue that can be
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Sesamoid Injuries
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 18, 2017.
Everything You Need to Know About Sesamoid Injuries
Think you have a sesamoid injury? Sesamoids are bones embedded in tendons. Sesamoid injuries are often associated with activities requiring increased pressure on
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Prevention and Treatment for Achilles Tendinitis
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 13, 2017.
The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body, located in the back of the lower leg and connecting the heel bone to the calf muscle. This
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Treating a Cut
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 18, 2017.
A child’s job is to explore every nook and cranny of their world, but that can often lead way to injury. From split lips to skinned knees, scrapes and cuts
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Seek Treatment for Dry, Cracked Heels
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 15, 2017.
Dry, cracked heels are not only unsightly, but they can also be a source of pain and embarrassment. When the fissures in your heel become so dry and cracked that
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