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Arch pain and over-pronation can cause issues for people in every stage of life and can even distress an athlete’s performance in every way. Three causes of this type of pain may be surprising to some who aren’t aware of them. Most of the causes are easily averted, however several can be inherited. Reported by [...]

Injuries incurred during sports activities are an issue that many athletes and coaches are accustomed to. These injuries can temporarily disable the athlete, but in many cases can hurt the entire team. An injured team member can cause setbacks in game performance and can have enduring results on the season as well. Just as one [...]

Why Feet Can Hurt Human bodies are truly amazing; they consist of the perfect combination of hormones, fluids, bones and muscles. Unique protection is present in our joints and at vital regions in any place on the body that bears weight. But when this fragile balance is disrupted by ailments or sudden injury, the result [...]

Sports Can Cause Serious Foot Problems Including Shin Pain If you love to run or participating in team sports, you’re at risk for shin splints, painful knees, Achilles tendonitis, and other lower body injuries. Medial tibial stress syndrome, as it is called by the Mayo Clinic, is a pain that runs down the length of [...]

How Shoes Can Cause Metatarsalgia An exquisite pair of stiletto heels are just about the most sought-after items for a woman’s closet. Consequently, high heels have become a stand-alone statement of fashion. However, when these kinds of shoes are consistently used, a myriad of problems in the beloved feet. Popular ones are metatarsalgia, hammertoes, bunions, [...]

The results of a recent study conducted by the American Podiatric Medical Association concluded that a surprising 73 percent of people asked said that they are dealing with foot pain. Why are more patients complaining of foot pain in the examination room? For many people, this problem can be caused by one of the following: [...]

In general terms, there are three different styles of orthotic inserts to consider when you are thinking of making a crucial decision for your feet. Each of these has different features, and are used depending on your particular situation.: 1) Custom-made (rigid) arch supports: These orthotics are for patients with severe biomechanical disorders which are [...]

Many people suffer from heel pain that is so severe that it may stop enjoying simple things in life. Today, heel pain is a very common type of foot condition. The soreness can start off as a minor pain that you feel sometimes, and grow into a sharp pain that is felt every day. Sometimes, [...]

Common Symptoms of Mortons Neuroma A neuroma is defined as a non-cancerous swelling of nerve tissue that is capable of growing in any part of the body. Mortons Neuroma is caused by compression to the nerve found between the third and fourth metatarsal bones in the foot, causing hardeining of this nerve tissue. When there [...]