“Take your shoes off at the door, please” is the most dreaded thing to hear when visiting a friend if you are suffering from athlete’s foot. There may even be a brief, awkward moment in which you pause and think quietly to yourself of an excuse to quickly depart and...
A person's foot is a very complicated part of their anatomy, containing 26 bones with thirty-three joints, 107 ligaments, nineteen muscles, and multiple tendons that hold the structure together to allow it to move in a variety of ways. There is no wonder why 85% of Americans will experience foot...
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is not as difficult to understand than figuring out how it is pronounced and it may be a good option if you have been struggling to find beneficial treatment. This therapy is a noninvasive method that uses pressure waves to treat musculoskeletal condition as shockwaves are...
There are two types of people in this world. Those that call the doctor for every health issue they experience and those that wait until the last minute to seek medical attention. Deciding whether or not medical attention should be sought can often be difficult as each individual can tolerate...
A bunion is a deformity of the foot caused by the big toe turning inwards toward the other toes. Bunions occur at the joints and can be extremely painful due to the weight of your body resting on the it during normal walking. In addition, inflammation, irritation, and calluses can...
November is American Diabetes Month. Diabetes is a disease that affects almost 30 million Americans. 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes whether it’s diagnosed or undiagnosed, diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States. That is only deaths directly associated with diabetes, other diseases such as...
Onychomycosis, the medical term for nail fungus, usually occurs on the foot. It is characterized by the nail becoming thickened and discolored: green, white, black, or yellow. Nails infected by onychomycosis often appear crumbly and brittle with some pieces breaking away from the toe or finger completely. While there is...
It is very important as a diabetic to ensure proper foot care. Diabetes can cause nerve damage as well as reduce the blood flow to your feet, making it harder for the body to heal from an injury or an infection. The best way to keep your feet healthy as...
Anyone on their feet for a prolonged period of time cannot afford to be sidelined, but unfortunately they also run the risk of developing a disorder known as plantar fasciitis. This occurs when the ligament attaching the heel to the toes becomes inflamed and causes pain in both the heel and arch of the foot. The disability is most common in middle-aged adults but can also affect younger people as well as athletes. The inflammation can become very painful and will make everyday activities, such as standing or walking, much more strenuous.