Coping with Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain. It is an irritation and inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is a band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot from your heel to your toes. Although more common in athletes, plantar fasciitis can occur in anyone. Causes The plantar fascia provides… Continue reading Coping with Plantar Fasciitis

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Foot Problems as we Age

Our bodies change as we grow older. Whether gaining or losing weight, getting taller, shrinking, or developing health concerns, a multitude of differences occur in our body as we age. Our feet are no exception to this. Taking us everywhere we’ve gone since childhood, they’ve seen a lot of use and experienced a lot of… Continue reading Foot Problems as we Age

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Preventative Daily Footcare

Taking care of your feet when you’re younger can prevent a wide variety of problems from developing as you age. Your feet allow you to get places, be productive, engage in most any physical activity, and enjoy a good quality of life hence following daily footcare routine will maintain optimal foot health and doing what… Continue reading Preventative Daily Footcare

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Tendon Injuries in Athletes

As the winter season rolls in and the weather gets cooler, sports begin to move indoors. Beach volleyball games become gym games, and outdoor pickup games of basketball become indoor court games. Even joggers and runners find indoor tracks or gym equipment to avoid the harsh winds and slippery sidewalks. Just because the athletes are… Continue reading Tendon Injuries in Athletes

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Top 5 Holiday Gift Ideas

I was once told that the best gift for anyone would be something they can really use and that they would never think of, to buy themselves. Perhaps it is out of not being able to afford it, or that they simply didn’t think of it. A pair of custom made foot orthotics is the… Continue reading Top 5 Holiday Gift Ideas

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Stinky Feet

The smell on our feet is a result of bacteria build up. We grow bacteria on our feet as a result excessive sweat. Our patients who have the smelliest feet, tend perspire a lot. Our construction workers, athletes, sweaty teenagers are amongst the sweatiest. Our hands may sweat and even our heads may sweat but… Continue reading Stinky Feet

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