A pain that feels like burning or numbness in the foot—particularly in one or two toes—suggests that a neuroma may have formed one of the nerves supplying the toes. This condition is known...
Biomechanics and its related study deal with forces that act against the body and affect things like our movement. In podiatry, biomechanics are studied to determine the movement of the ankle, toes, and the foot,...
The ankle is made up of three bones- the tibia, the fibula, and the talus. The tibia and the fibula connect to your knees and sit directly above the talus bone. The talus is protected...
Athlete’s foot is an extremely contagious infection caused by a fungus that results in itching, burning, dry, and flaking feet. The fungus that causes athlete’s foot is known as tinea pedis and thrives in moist,...
Plantar warts are warts that are only found on the feet, hence the term plantar, which means “relating to the foot.” They are caused by the human papillomavirus, or HPV, and occur when this gets...
Bunions can be caused by a variety of factors, but once you experience a bunion, it is almost guaranteed that this already painful condition will get worse over time...
Corns are thickened areas on the skin’s surface, to the point of being irritating and sometimes painful. Commonly found on the feet, corns are circular or cone-shaped. They develop where there are areas of pressure...
Diabetes is a condition that affects all parts of the body; the feet, being the base of the body, also face the effects diabetes brings. Because the feet are often overlooked, many diabetics...
For hundreds of years, women have been wearing various kinds of high-heels for aesthetic reasons. Women who wear high-heels appear to be taller and have longer and thinner legs, and the wearer’s gait and posture...
Our feet are of great importance in our everyday lives. The problem is that we tend to neglect them. When this becomes a habit, it can cause significant trouble. Ignoring foot problems can mean pain,...
Gout, typically found in diabetic patients, is an unusually painful form of arthritis caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the bloodstream. The condition typically strikes the big joint on the big toe. It...
Hyperhidrosis of the feet, also termed plantar hyperhidrosis, is characterized by excessive sweating of the feet that is can be onset by any cause, such as exercise, fever, or anxiety. Most people suffering from hyperhidrosis...
An ingrown toenail is a toenail that grows sideways into the nail bed, causing pain and swelling. Ingrown toenails can worsen and cause drainage, turning into a serious infection.
Several factors affect whether a person is...
One common cause and factor of foot injuries is plantar fasciitis, which occurs when the heel of the foot becomes inflamed and irritated. Plantar fasciitis tends to flare up during the mornings, and...
Those who run often may find themselves prone to running injuries. Common reasons for why running injuries occur are improper training, overexercising or overusing your muscles, not having the proper footwear, and not...
Morton's neuroma is a painful foot condition that commonly affects the areas between the third and fourth toe and the ball of the foot. Other areas of the foot can also be susceptible to this...
Similar to well-known nerve disorders in the hands, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve disorders that affect the foot and ankle occur in patients for reasons ranging from stress to genetics. Nerve disorders of the...
The plantar fascia is a connective tissue in the heel that stretches the bottom length of your foot. Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of this connective band, causing heel pain and overall discomfort while walking...
When it comes to maintaining foot health, wearing properly-fitting shoes is important. While wearing the appropriate pair of shoes may seem like a trivial concern, the reality is that improperly fitted shoes cause an astounding...
Toenail fungus is a frustrating problem that affects many people. It can be persistent and hard to get rid of. As many different types of fungi are present throughout the environment, it is very easy...
The constant friction and pressure on the feet generally caused by footwear can cause a thick layer of skin called a callus to develop as a normal and natural response to the irritation. They are...
Hundreds of years ago, warts were taken a little more seriously than they are now, not that a plantar wart still can’t ruin your day! But in the Dark Ages, a deformity like a wart...
Ankle sprains are a very common injury, and you don’t have to be participating in a sport like basketball to experience this type of trauma to your ankle, but it does happen...
Bursitis is a painful inflammatory condition that often affects the shoulder, knee, hip, and elbow, but it can also occur in the foot near the Achilles tendon. Bursae are small, fluid filled...
Yes, you can get skin cancer on your feet, even on the bottoms! Skin cancer is often a result of excess sun exposure, and some folks are more susceptible to sun damage...
The tarsal tunnel occupies a space adjacent to your ankle bones and thick ligaments that shield the nerves, arteries, veins, and tendons enclosed in the tunnel. The posterior tibial nerve is one...
According to the American Diabetes Association, there are over 30 million people in the U.S. alone that are dealing with the complications of diabetes. The damage caused by high blood...
Running is an excellent exercise that doesn’t require a lot of equipment, and it gets you up and exercising with nothing more than a good pair of running shoes and a nice...
Both corns and calluses are created as the body responds to friction and pressure on the feet. Corns can form where toes rub against each other, and can also form on top...
When a toenail grows into the surrounding skin it can often cut into the skin, allowing bacteria to enter which can result in a painful infection. While some people have naturally curved...
The average active person can easily walk over 4000 steps per day, so you need to be proactive about your foot health and take steps to keep your feet and ankles strong...
While we all know that stretching before exercise helps warm up the muscles, tendons, and ligaments, many people neglect adding a foot and ankle stretching program to their overall routine. Since your...
Even a tiny blister can cause severe pain and discomfort, which is why taking steps to prevent blisters in the first place is a great tactic to employ. Blisters are caused by...
A bone spur shows up as a bump on your heel and can cause considerable pain and discomfort, making routine activities like standing and walking very difficult. A bone spur can be...
If you don’t have a pretty good idea of what you are looking for, shopping for athletic shoes can become a mind-boggling experience. Many folks are unaware that an athletic shoe needs...
While many people generally associate physical therapy with recovery after an injury or surgery, the fact of the matter is that physical therapy offers ...
Nail fungus can cause an infection under your toenails that can smell terrible and may eventually lead to the complete removal of the nail if treatment isn’t...
A degenerative arthritic condition called hallux rigidus—or stiff big toe—can cause the large toe joint to become painfully inflamed and stiff causing considerable pain, discomfort, and difficulty with simple standing in one...
Stubbing your toe can be a real pain, especially if the injury is more serious than it first appears. A stubbed toe hurts intensely at the moment of ...
Plantar warts grow on the bottom of the foot and tend to appear in the two areas that are under the most pressure—the heel and ball of the foot. ...
Pump bump, as it is sometimes called, is a painful, bony protrusion that forms on the back of the heel especially in people who wear shoes with more ...
Hammertoe is an abnormality that can cause the joints of your middle toes to bend in the shape of a hammer. The big toe is not susceptible. The condition is caused...
While skin cancer most often is associated with sun exposure, it can still affect parts of your body that don’t normally get a lot of sun, such as your feet. Be sure...
Joint diseases that cause stiffness, pain, and swelling can be particularly debilitating, especially when any of the more than thirty joints in each of your poor feet is affected. There are several common arthritic conditions...
Triathlete Tamsyn Moana-Veale came all the way to Morocco from her homeland of Australia to be a competitor in the 2014 Larache ATU Sprint Triathlon. Unfortunately for Moana-Veale, once she arrives in Morocoo...