When it comes to your feet, there is one topic that people don’t really like to talk about – fungus. Fungus has a negative connotation because many believe it implies that someone has dirty or unclean feet, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Regularly washing your feet helps to prevent toenail fungus, but there […]
3 Tips For Choosing The Right Ski Or Snowboarding Boot
The skiing and snowboarding season is in full swing. These winter activities are a great way to have some fun during the cold winter months, but since it’s such a seasonal hobby, people don’t always have all the right equipment. This is especially true for kids and teens, whose equipment from last year may no […]
The Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options For Foot Ulcers
Foot ulcers are a condition categorized by a shallow opening or crater that develops on the surface of the skin. More serious cases involve deeper craters that can damage nerves, tendons and even bones. Today, we take a closer look at why ulcers develop, who is at the greatest risk for a foot ulcer, and […]
Understanding Flexible and Rigid Hammer Toes
Hammer toes are a condition categorized by a contracture or bending of a toe at the first joint of the toe, also known as the proximal interphalangeal joint. The bending forces the joint upwards and gives it the appearance that the individual is scrunching their toe on purpose, but oftentimes the contracture is involuntary. In […]
Cell Phone Use Changes Walking Patterns
Cell phones allow us to stay connected to the world when we’re on the go, but a new study suggests that using cell phones while walking alters our natural stride patterns, which could lead to injury. Walking And Talking The study, published in the Journal of Motor Behavior, decided to take a look at the impact […]
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