Overview Achilles tendinitis describes an inflammatory change of the Achilles tendon without a tear of the tendon. Achilles tendinitis may be acute or chronic. The onset of pain is usually unilateral but may be found bilaterally. Achilles …

Although itching and blistery feet may be a sign of Athlete's foot, those who have constant numbness or tingling in their feet may be suffering from a condition known as peripheral neuropathy. You can barely remember the last time you were…

A foot pain is a common syndrome among the individuals and it can be acute in few cases if left unattended. Psoriatic arthritis can cause pain and swelling beyond the joints. Yes it takes spectacular efforts and extraordinary energy to bec…

I'm going to be talking about foot care so if feet turn your stomach, give this post a miss! It's easy to ignore how your feet look during the cold-weather months when you hide your feet in your shoes. Wearing the right shoes is an importa…

Elderly individuals (can be called geriatric) are susceptible to a number of foot specific conditions Some of these conditions can leave individuals disabled if they are not prevented and/or taken care of. Some of these common foot related…

A bunionette is similar to a bunion, but it develops on the outside of the foot. Kate Middleton is barely seen out in public engagements without her trusty nude LK Bennett high heels on. When she made a pre-Olympic visit to a judo center h…

See how much softer and smoother my skin looks in the second photo? Corns and calluses can be painful and frustrating problems in the foot. The stretching foot rocker is a helpful tool in relieving pain associated with lower leg conditions…

Mallet toes are deformities caused by bone and muscle imbalances that become exaggerated in people with active lifestyles. A hammertoe is a crooked toe that is painful because the first knuckle of the toe sticks up and rubs on the toe box …

For those of you familiar with the term, ‘Hallux Valgus' is a curse that modern people live with because we wear shoes ( Orthogate, July 20th 2006 ). The problem manifests as a lateral deviation of the great toe, often erroneously describe…

Are Superfoods hard to find? Absolutely not! The Superfood list reads much like anyone's regular grocery list! They are foods you see every time you go to the grocery store, with maybe just a couple that may be harder to find. Here are 53 …

For some, the use of supportive shoes alone is not sufficient to provide the necessary support. Over the counter inserts and custom orthotics can be greatly helpful in providing support. However, custom orthotics can be rather expensive. T…

Well, a few things did work for a short time. Â But nothing was able to give me any sort of lasting relief from the constant nagging discomfort that disrupted my life and made working a normal week, not to mention a simple outing to the mo…

The type and length of the studs can be changed depending on the weather and field conditions of that day's game or practice Contain various raised patterns on the bottom in place of studs, for use on harder outdoor surfaces and on artific…

Switch your footwear each day. Wearing the exact same, unsupportive shoes each day can cause your feet to over-correct for the lack of support and the shape of the shoe, which can lead to fallen arches. By switching your footwear often, yo…