Seniors and Their Feet
The feet are a complicated part of the body. The complexity and the heavy-duty wear and tear they endure over the years, place a lot of stress and strain on them. Each bone needs to be in a specific place, […]
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What is that pain on the outside of my foot?
Lateral foot pain is pain that runs along the outer side of the foot and ankle. It can occur before, during, or after activities such as walking and running. Lateral foot pain can make it difficult for people to move […]
Understanding Joint Disorders
Your metatarsal bones are the long bones that link your ankle to your toes. Between the heads of the metatarsal bones, and the bottoms of the proximal phalanges (your toe bones), are the metatarsophalangeal joints. In other words, metatarsophalangeal joints connect your toe […]
Are Your Feet Aging? Part 2
What Natural Changes Happen to Aging Feet? Every part of the body ages. However, the feet are subjected to particularly heavy treatment throughout our lives. They experience repeated impact, weight-bearing, pressure, friction and often minor trauma. The natural changes that […]
Are Your Feet Aging? Part 1
This article is first of a two-part series. Aging takes its toll on your feet and ankles, as it does the rest of your body. Taking good care of ourselves, is the best way to ensure good health into our […]
Arthritis in the Elderly
I see the elderly every day. There are many that are quite healthy and active, however, on the flip side, many are suffering tremendously with varied aches and pains. Many are not willing to do the necessary to keep the […]
The Ills of Ballet Flats
Fashion strikes again! Once it’s in fashion, it’s good; it’s irrelevant what your podiatrist says, right?…Wrong! Like football boots, ballet flats were designed for the set discipline. However, this design somehow made its way into the fashion world, and has […]
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