Diagnosed with flatfoot (pes planus) and what it means to you
Causes of adult acquired flatfoot deformity Flatfoot that develops in adulthood is called adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD), and may…
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Diabetes and the way you walk
Gait abnormalities associated with diabetes Diabetic patients frequently experience decreased speed and stability when walking, both of which may increase…
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Swimming, biking, running: Common triathlon injuries
Triathletes, triathlons, and triathlon injuries Some of the most common triathlon injuries are stress fractures, blisters, and Achilles tendonitis. In…
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Athletes: Don’t get sidelined by heel pain
Patience is a virtue in treating heel pain For most athletes, a sidelining injury is cause for frustration and stress….
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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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