There are various common foot ailments that you might experience if you are an athlete. Turf toe is an example of an injury that athletes may develop during activity. This injury is a sprain of the big toe joint that occurs from the excessive upward bending of the big toe joint. The injury may may […]

If you have fractured your foot, you may not think anything of it. But if you can’t pinpoint the reasoning behind the fracture, this may be an early sign of osteoporosis. This is a bone-thinning disease that affects over 28 million Americans annually. It accounts for 1.5 million bone fractures every year! Minimal Symptoms Unfortunately, […]

It’s no secret that our bodies change as we get older, but we don’t necessarily think about the way in which aging impacts our foot health. Our feet change as we get older as well, so it is important to think about how we can go out of our way to care for our feet. […]

If you are an avid runner and you have suddenly increased or decreased the intensity or duration of your runs, you may be suffering from achilles tendonitis. You may also be suffering if you are middle-aged and often participate in sports such as basketball or tennis. In simple terms, achilles tendonitis occurs when the band […]

Because it is winter and you are constantly wearing socks and warm boots, your focus may not be on the health of your feet. However, it is important that you take the time to make sure your feet are well taken care of at all times throughout the year. Ingrown toenails occur when the side […]