Entries from 2014-01-01 to 1 year
Overview Achilles Tendonitis is a term that commonly refers to an inflammation of the Achilles tendon or its covering. It is an overuse injury that is common especially to joggers and jumpers, due to the repetitive action and so may occur …
Few parts of our body are treated as badly as the feet, especially when they are stuffed into very high heels or ill-fitting and uncomfortable shoes. The primary cause of claw toes is the tightening of the legaments and tendons of the toe …
Conventional Putter - Use this golf club putter, if you could, in other words, at least start with a conventional putter. That's what pro's are teaching us. So let us be well-behaved! Concentrate on you putting line and go! Heel Toe Weight…
A fracture is a broken bone. Any fractured bone requires several conditions to heal. First of all, the bone fragments must be in proper position to heal. An X-ray will determine if a fracture is displaced (the fragments are left in an abno…
Rheumatoid arthritis can feel like the worst kind of betrayal. And the disease is often painful and sometimes crippling. The good news is that, unlike your immune system, your podiatrist is always on your side, and can provide treatments f…
Each human foot is comprised of 24 bones, over 100 muscles and numerous ligaments and tendons. If feet are sore, that indicates a problem with how the foot is interacting with internal or external factors. Because the feet bear weight and …
2)DON'T put tight things around your legs - Foot or leg-wear like garters or knee-high stockings (or elastics to hold UP the stockings) can reduce circulation to your foot, thus exacerbating your bloodflow problems. Panty girdles, thigh hi…
Buy arch supports for all of your shoes. Don't delay. There are tons of these on the market, and some are cheaply made and not very effective. Drug stores sell various arch supports, but footcare stores sell the higher-quality ones. There …
Standing about a foot from a wall, place both hands on it at chest level. Place one foot in front of the other, making sure to bend the front knee. With both feet flat on the floor, lean forward until you feel a gentle stretch in your calf…
Hallux Limitus refers to a decrease in big toe joint motion and Hallux Rigidus is when there is complete loss of big toe joint movement. The early symptoms of hallux limitus consist of pain and stiffness in the joint when walking, standing…
A sensible diet keeps your bones and tissues strong and reduces your chances of pain. Depriving your body of the water and nutrients it wants may cause your bones to be brittle and your muscles to seize. Seizing of the muscles may cause a …
Athletic shoes for women with high arches should be different than for those in low arch. Stop being confused in searching for athletic shoes for women with high arches since there are now plenty of shoes brands that provide athletic shoes…
Heel pain will plague 1 in 10 adults during the course of their lives. Anyone who leads an active life could become susceptible to heel pain Not only is this chronic condition annoying, but it can lead to other foot related issues if left …