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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Foot and ankle injuries in martial arts
Traditional martial arts Traditional martial arts focuses on katas, or forms, and uses both basic techniques and advanced combinations. Traditional…
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Tarsal tunnel syndrome
What is tarsal tunnel syndrome and what causes it Tarsal tunnel syndrome results from chronic compression of the posterior tibial…
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When regular socks aren’t enough: Making the most of therapeutic hosiery
Indications for therapeutic hosiery There are a number of reasons why compression stockings or therapeutic hosiery might be recommended. The…
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Diagnosed with heel spurs, but what are they?
Heel spurs were first described nearly 200 years ago and became widely recognized about 100 years ago. The years since…
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Form, footwear, and running injuries
What makes up good form is debatable, but one thing is clear — the basics of foot strike, cadence, and…
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