A hammertoe is a deformity that causes one of your toe joints to push upwards, rather than lying flat. The condition develops when toe muscles weaken, which puts extra pressure on your toe’s tendons and joints. This excess pressure forces your toe upwards at the joint. Hammertoes are sometimes misdiagnosed as a claw toe. Both […]
5 Ways to Prevent and Treat Foot Cramps
You put a lot of stress on your feet, so it’s no surprise that your foot muscles are prone to intermittent bouts of spasms and cramps. Sometimes these cramps last for only seconds, while other times they can linger for days. Today, we’re going to take a closer look at why foot cramps occur, how […]
4 Tips For Running In The Fall
Today is the last official day of summer, so make some time to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. Although summer is drawing to a close, autumn is generally perceived as the most picturesque season. Fall is also the time of year when people try to squeeze in a few more outdoor runs before […]
Fat, Not BMI, Linked To Foot Pain
New research suggests that an increase in fat, not total body mass index, was a better indicator of an increased risk of foot pain. To come to this conclusion, researchers analyzed health data and the presence of foot pain in a large number of individuals over the course of 12 years. Researchers asked patients to reveal […]
Tips For Keeping Your Feet Healthy When Hiking
Estimates suggest that nearly 40 million Americans will go hiking this year. Exploring nature in all its beauty can be very enjoyable, but not if you suffer a foot or ankle injury. Today, we explore some ways to keep your feet injury-free while hiking. Hiking and Foot Safety Hiking-related injuries come in all shapes and sizes, […]
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