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Morton’s Toe is a deformity characterized by a shortened first metatarsal bone. The presence of this particular issue is evidenced by a second toe that appears to jut out much further than the big toe. In some cases, it’s actually caused by an extended length of the second metatarsal bone which makes the first appear […]
Continue readingWhether it’s a painful case of bunions or the unsightly overlapping of toes on your feet, you can depend that a pair of toe separators will help ease your troubles. Designed to realign the bones in your feet, toe separators help restore proper weight bearing and biomechanics through the application of gentle pressure.If you’ve ever […]
Continue readingYour foot is comprised of 33 joints and 26 bones that work together with 107 ligaments and 19 muscles to help you move, run, walk, you name it. Each of these structures that compose a joint is subjected to damage, injuries, and various disorders that affect your range of motion and quality of life. Capsulitis […]
Continue readingWhether you’re a working class citizen, a stay-at-home parent, or a senior citizen looking for something to fill up your time, you likely spend a large amount of your day walking and standing – which is a good thing! Research has shown that standing up frequently throughout the day is linked to better blood sugar […]
Continue readingDo you spend hours driving each day and experience pain because of it? This type of pain is very common, yet it is largely overlooked. The reason why people don’t pay too much attention to foot pain caused by driving is that they always try to explain their discomfort by trying to figure out some […]
Continue readingLooking for the best athlete’s foot spray to get rid of the uncomfortable symptoms you experience on a daily basis? Most people don’t think it’s necessary to put much thought into this, but the wrong spray can not only prolong the infection but aggravate the symptoms too. That’s not what you really want. Scroll down […]
Continue readingTinea pedis – more commonly known as athlete’s foot – is the most common fungal infection known to man. The condition gets its name from the fact that the fungus that causes it is often found in areas that athletes are known to frequent. This includes pools, shower room floors, and locker rooms.Athlete’s foot affects […]
Continue readingPlantar hyperhidrosis is a condition characterized by excessive sweating of the feet without apparent cause. While it might not sound like such a big problem to most people, the 5% of the worldwide population that experiences this profuse sweating would say otherwise.Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to help address disproportionate plantar perspiration. […]
Continue readingThe rainy season isn’t the best for so many people and it is rightfully so. With so many things and accessories to bother about; from the umbrellas to the raincoats and of course the boots, things could get a bit daunting. Especially when you are someone with wide calves – it gets way frustrating trying […]
Continue readingTo really understand what a Plantar Fibroma is, we first need to talk about what the Plantar Fascia is. The plantar fascia is a band of fibrous connective tissue that sits on the bottom of your foot. It starts at the heel, and it extends to the toes. This connective tissue acts as a supportive […]
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