Worried about wide feet? Forget about it! Most wide foot problems can be resolved by ignoring other people's aesthetic judgments.
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What causes stinky feet? Find out about the opportunistic bacteria that can invade your feet and start killing cells -- and what you can do about it!
CONTINUE READING →What’s Causing My Ball of Foot Pain?
If you want to locate the ball of your foot, lift up your heel while you’re barefoot. The part of the foot that’s in most direct contact with the ground is the ball of your foot. When your heel is elevated, the ball of your foot bears all your weight. If any of your regular activities include running, jumping, dancing, read more »
CONTINUE READING →Overweight? Risk of Plantar Fasciitis Increases (New Study)
We’re all aware that being obese, or even just overweight, elevates the risk of incurring all sorts of negative conditions. The effects of obesity on the body include hypertension leading to heart conditions and other cardiovascular disease, arthritis, diabetes, cancer, sleep apnea, hernias, and respiratory problems. About 34% of the adult US population is obese, while 68% is overweight. It’s read more »
CONTINUE READING →High Arches and How to Fix Them
The famous dancer and choreographer Martha Graham once said, “Think of the magic of the foot, comparatively small, upon which your whole weight rests. It’s a miracle.” But not all feet are so wonderfully miraculous. Some aren’t so pretty. Some are flat. And some are so extremely arched as to cause chronic problems. What’s pes cavus (aka high arches)? Women read more »
CONTINUE READING →A Podiatrist Tells Us What to Look for (AND AVOID) when Getting a Pedicure
Want a pedicure? There’re so many salons, how do you choose the right one… or a safe one? If you are using Yelp or other consumer review sites to determine where to go, the selection can be overwhelming. Just in the Los Angeles area alone, there are over 6,000 salons listed! As podiatrists, we see the aftermath of when pedicures read more »
CONTINUE READING →Love Barefoot Walks on the Beach? Not After You Read This!
Michael Dumas, 17, was diagnosed with cutaneous larva migrans, a skin condition caused by larvae from animal hookworms. We’re all aware of the beach hazards that lurk in the ocean, like sharks, stingrays, and jellyfish, but we feel safe on the sand. Now there’s cause for caution on the dry side of the beach. Michael Dumas, a teenage boy from read more »
CONTINUE READING →Treating Athlete’s Foot with Garlic? Prepare to Be Burned, Literally!
Here’s how a woman got burns and blisters on her foot after trying a home remedy. When it comes to home remedies for athlete’s foot, a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing A 45-year-old English woman suffering with a stubborn case of athlete’s foot read somewhere that garlic can help eliminate fungal infections. So, naturally enough, for the next read more »
CONTINUE READING →How Carrying Extra Weight Affects Your Feet and Ankles
One pound of extra weight adds 10 pounds of additional pressure on your feet and ankles. So it’s not surprising that overweight people are at higher risk for these foot and ankle conditions.
CONTINUE READING →11 Common Foot Lumps and Bumps and What To Do About Them
A surprisingly wide variety of lumps, bumps, and protrusions can afflict our feet. If you’ve got a bump on your foot, you may be wondering what the heck it is and how it got there. So we’ve put together an overview of the most common and interesting bumps together with the appropriate treatment for each.
CONTINUE READING →Here’s How to Avoid Burning Feet When Out for a Run or Walk
What causes burning feet when walking or running? Here are the most common culprits and simple solutions you can try at home.
CONTINUE READING →Flatfoot Reconstruction Is Best Option For Patients Of Any Age [New Study]
Look at the feet of a baby. We all begin life with tiny little Barney Rubble feet. Unfortunately, some of us revert to that condition as time and/or trauma affect our feet and make walking difficult. What is adult acquired flatfoot deformity? The feet of infants and toddlers start off flat as a board with no discernible bend in the read more »
CONTINUE READING →Hip or Knee Pain? Why You Need to See a Podiatrist.
Ever play Jenga? Jenga is the delightful party game that pits your patience and daring against the structural integrity of dozens of wooden bricks, stacked into a tower. The players take turns removing bricks from below and balancing them on the top. As the tower loses its foundational supports, the top begins to wobble. Eventually, gravity wins out, and the read more »
CONTINUE READING →Aging Feet, It’s All About Keeping One Foot Out of the Grave and the Other Off Banana Peels!
First, a little background on how awesome our feet are, keeping us upright and moving, year after year. The human foot is an amazing example of physiological design. It contains 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 120 muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. These components work together to support the body’s weight, serve as shock absorbers, maintain our balance, and read more »
CONTINUE READING →Hookworms on the Beach Looking for a New Home – in Your Feet!
A young Canadian couple is warning anyone planning to travel somewhere tropical after contracting a parasitic infection known as "hookworms."
CONTINUE READING →6 Common Foot Problems that Affect Men and Boys
Hey there, Big Fellas. Aches and pains slowing you down? We heard your questions about foot pain and if there are conditions that affect you more than women. Yes, There are Foot Conditions that are Especially Prevalent in Men and Boys! We present you six of the most common sources of foot pain that affect big men and young men read more »
CONTINUE READING →Overpronation: What Is It and How Can You Correct It?
When your foot rolls inward a little too much, that’s when you can start to have problems. This is called overpronation, and it’s the leading cause of most runners’ injuries. It's estimated that 20-30% of runners are severe overpronators. Keep reading to learn how to reduce your risk of injury.
CONTINUE READING →Foot Lumps and Bumps: Plantar Fibromas, Ganglion Cysts, and more
Have you recently noticed a lump on the bottom of your foot? Or is it just some swelling due to bumping your foot? I have had a surprising number of patients lately suffering from cysts and fibromas so I wanted to share some information with you that I hope is helpful.
CONTINUE READING →Do Your Burning Feet or Numb Toes Need to See a Doctor? Here’s How to Know
Why do I have burning feet? What causes numb toes? And most important: when should I see a doctor? Get the answers from our foot experts!
CONTINUE READING →Don’t Let Foot Odor Follow You Around! Here Are 5 Great Remedies for You to Try at Home.
Foot odor? No problem. Soak your feet in a solution of 1/2 cup sea salt and 4–6 cups warm water for 15 minutes. Pat your feet dry, and be free of smelly feet.
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