Diabetes, your feet, and pedicures
Pedicures come with risks, especially for diabetics Although pedicures may be relaxing and feel great, they are not without both…
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Dance aerobic gym classes and your feet
A brief history of dance aerobic gym classes Although aerobic dance classes have been around since the 1960s, it wasn’t…
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Why are my toes and feet numb? All about peripheral neuropathy
Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy The most common symptoms of peripheral neuropathy are burning, numbness, or tingling sensations in the toes….
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Leg cramps could be a sign of Peripheral Arterial Disease
What is Peripheral Arterial Disease? Many people blame cold limbs on having “poor circulation,” but what does this really mean?…
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Plantar warts: What they are, how they’re treated, and how to avoid them
What are plantar warts? Plantar warts are a skin condition caused by a virus. Although the virus may be found…
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Most Americans suffer from foot problems
Why does the survey matter? The results of the APMA survey are important because the survey reveals attitudes toward foot…
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Pain down the front of the lower leg: shin splints
Although the primary symptom of MTSS is pain along the inner edge of the tibia, other symptoms may include mild…
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Understanding sesamoid injuries
What do sesamoid bones do and who is at risk for sesamoid injury? In the feet, the sesamoid bones provide…
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Toenail fungus — what is it and what can you do about it?
Causes of toenail fungus Fungal infections of the feet and toenails, including “athlete’s foot,” are most frequently spread through exposure…
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