Childhood obesity and foot pain
Changes in gait in children due to obesity Normal or healthy weight children with healthy feet and legs typically develop…
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What’s that pain? Sprains, strains, and tears
Classifying sprains and strains Both sprains and strains are graded as first, second, and third degree. First degree is the…
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Soccer season and your child’s foot and ankle health
Avoid pain and injuries with properly-fitting cleats One of the most common causes of foot and ankle pain and injuries…
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Health, weight, and happy feet: Start moving
Some of the most common illnesses and diseases in the United States may be directly tied to our fitness level,…
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Back to school: Preparing for fall sports
Wear the right shoes It may seem obvious to wear sport-specific shoes such as soccer or football cleats, but when…
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Understanding and avoiding ingrown toenails
Ingrown toenails may cause serious complications Because of their high likelihood for infection, ingrown toenails may actually pose serious complications…
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Foot and ankle arthritis
Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, is the most common type of arthritis, typically developing gradually with aging. Cartilage…
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The pros and cons of barefoot running
Who may benefit most from barefoot or minimalist running? While running barefoot or in minimalist shoes may have paid off…
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Relieving bunion pain
Bunions form due to abnormal forces on the forefoot that cause abnormal motion through the foot. Most of the force…
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