Recognizing and treating childhood foot and leg fractures
Children’s feet continue to grow The bones of the feet, ankles, and other parts of a child’s body rapidly change…
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The importance of ankle health
When functioning properly, the ankles support 1.5 times your weight when you are walking or standing, and eight times your…
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Exercise and the aging person
Leading a sedentary lifestyle, particularly in your later years, creates a vicious cycle of chronic illness and diseases such as…
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Are secondhand shoes safe for your children?
When purchasing shoes for a child, care should be taken to ensure that the shoes fit properly and are appropriate…
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All about socks
A brief history of socks Protective foot coverings have existed for centuries. Some of the earliest known socks and foot…
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Puncture wounds and your feet
The crucial aspect of managing a puncture wound is proper and swift treatment. The first response should be to check…
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Treating Tailor’s Bunions
Symptoms of tailor’s bunion The most obvious symptom a tailor’s bunion is the bump on the outer side of the…
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Hammertoes: Treating and preventing abnormally bent toes
Hammertoe symptoms Well-developed hammertoes are distinctive due to the abnormal bent shape of the toe. However, there are many other…
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Foot and toe blisters
What factors cause blisters to develop? Typically, blisters develop due to a buildup of friction between the foot or toes…
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Hikers and runners give their toenails a beating
Treatment of toenail injuries will depend on the particular type of injury and the extent of the injury. A subungual…
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