Beach Feet Treatment

KEEP YOUR FEET SAFE AT THE BEACH As millions of people hit the beach for vacation and fun. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons offer these foot safety tips. DON’T FORGET SUNSCREEN ON YOUR FEET Feet get sunburned, too. The skin on your feet is highly susceptible to melanoma and other forms of […]

Skateboarding Injuries

Surgeons Warn: Skateboarding Tough on Feet, Ankles Skateboarding Tough on Feet, Ankles. Board tricks, repeated foot impact can lead to serious injury. Children and young adults love the thrill of skateboarding. They learn to master their skills of “riding the rail” and “catching air.” But according to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons […]

Heel Pain in Pediatric Patients: What Parents Need to Know

What Is Pediatric Heel Pain? Heel pain pediatric cases are most commonly linked to a condition called calcaneal apophysitis, also referred to as Sever’s disease. This is a type of growth plate inflammation that affects the heel bone (calcaneus) in children who are still growing—typically between the ages of 8 and 14. During growth, the […]

Ankle Foot Orthotic: A Guide to Relief and Recovery

Foot injuries can significantly impact your daily life, whether you’re an athlete, a busy professional, or someone who enjoys an active lifestyle. Fortunately, orthotics for foot injuries can provide much-needed support, pain relief, and help in the healing process. In this article, we’ll explore how orthotics work, the types of foot injuries they can help […]

Foot & Ankle Conditioning

Foot & ankle conditioning and strengthening exercises help to improve the strength, control and movement of the foot. You may be wanting to overcome weakness following an injury such as an ankle sprain, or simply to improve the strength of your feet. Three types of foot and ankle strengthening exercises include: Static Exercises: these ankle-strengthening […]

Why Do My Feet Hurt While Running?

Feet Hurt While Running: It doesn’t matter if you are an avid runner, just starting out, training for a marathon, or running for leisure to blow off stress. If it hurts to run, you need to figure out why and do something about it. While you are healing, don’t worry, you can still find a […]

High Ankle Sprain Treatment

Sprained Ankles Complicated, Misdiagnosed Sprained Ankles Can Be Complicated – and Misdiagnosed.  Ankle sprains may be one of the most common injuries, but they’re also commonly misdiagnosed. That’s because the two major types of sprained ankles—High ankle sprain treatment and lateral ankle sprains—often look the same, even though they affect entirely different ligaments. Two Types […]

Runners: Keep Your Feet in Top Form for Peak Performance

Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or a weekend jogger, maintaining healthy feet is key to improving your running performance and preventing injuries. According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, taking proactive steps to address common foot issues can make all the difference. “The human foot is a remarkable structure, capable of withstanding […]

Custom shoe orthotics: A Non-Surgical Solution for Pain Relief

Your overall well-being starts with a healthy body, which includes a healthy foot and ankle. Instead of going under the knife or taking daily medications to deal with any pain in your lower extremities, comfortable custom foot orthotics are a treatment option that actually works. What are Custom Foot Orthotics? Custom foot orthotics are custom-made […]

Get The Most Out of introduce arthritis medicine

Arthritis Patients – Personalizing Medicine Arthritis Patients Joint injury can lead to post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA). In fact, about half of all people who rupture the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in their knee will develop PTOA within 10 to 20 years of the injury. But the molecular and cellular mechanisms leading to cartilage degeneration or PTOA […]

Ankle Disorders

Ankle Disorders – Key points The ankle is the most frequently injured joint in the body. Treatments include both surgical procedures and nonsurgical options. Most ankle disorders can be prevented by warming up before physical activity. Your ankle helps to balance and stabilize your body. It’s made up of bones that are supported with muscles […]

Olympic Sports Foot Injuries 2

Olympic Sports Foot Injuries 2 – Basketball Jones’ Fracture Being a basketball player is very tough on your feet. Even with high performance shoes available today, hardwood has very little give to it.  The combination of hardwood, the pounding and twisting motions basketball players make, and the individual athletes’ foot shape, contribute to a common […]

Athlete’s Foot Health Facts

From the repeated pounding that runners’ feet receive on paved surfaces to the side-to-side motion seen in court sports, there’s no question that athletes’ feet and ankles are prime candidates for injuries. Our comprehensive list of sports indicates types of injuries that may occur in the sport you play. Whether you participate in sports regularly or are just […]

What should be the best socks for your feet?

Hosiery – Essential Equipment for the Athlete Best Socks and Your Feet.  For the serious athlete, socks have become recognized as an essential component of footwear that can determine the difference between success or failure on the playing field.

Men’s Foot Health Facts

Men’s Foot Health Facts Men’s Foot Health –  feet and ankles take a beating, with jobs that often require long hours standing or walking and leisure activities involving running and jumping. But men tend to ignore foot and ankle problems until pain starts slowing them down. It’s important for men to know that pain is […]