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Summer’s fast arriving, and that means it’s time for more relaxed footwear. While it feels good to go more casual, sandals aren’t always the most comfortable. And in fact, they can actually cause more pain than anything else. But you don’t have to settle. Instead, keep these five tips in mind as you shop for … Continue reading 5 Tips for Finding Sandals That Won’t Hurt Your Feet

Vacation is supposed to be a fun and relaxing time. Even though you’re going on vacation to relax, you’ll still probably spend a lot of time walking out and about. So how do you make sure you avoid sore feet so you can destress just the way you want? We have a checklist for you … Continue reading How to Protect Your Feet While On Vacation

Did you know that less than 20% of all people have feet that don’t require any additional support to hold the weight of their body? This leaves people vulnerable to foot pain caused by conditions such as heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, corns, bunions, hammertoe, ankle sprains, fractures, and more. But even though you may not … Continue reading How Orthopedic Shoes Can Help You Walk Pain-Free

Imagine yourself walking along barefoot, having a splendid afternoon. Suddenly, you step on something quite sharp. And the resulting intense pain tells you it has penetrated your foot deeply. You’re all alone. So now what do you do? First you’ll have to remove the object, if it’s visible and if you can. Then you have … Continue reading What to do about Foot Punctures

Roughly 15% of diabetics will get foot ulcers. Most commonly located on the bottom of your foot, diabetic ulcers force 6% of those affected into hospitalization for infection or other complications. Diabetes is also the leading cause of lower-extremity amputations in the United States, requiring around 20% of those affected to eventually need one. So … Continue reading What You Need to Know about Diabetic Foot Ulcers

COVID-19 has caused yet another difficulty: the average American has put on about 29 pounds since the pandemic started. This data comes from the February 2021 results of the Harris Poll, conducted by the American Psychological Association. And even though the average gain was 29 pounds, 10% of respondents said their weight increased by 50 … Continue reading Save Your Feet from the Average 29 Pounds of Weight Gain

Does your ankle routinely “give out” on you? If so, you’re not alone. It happens to many Americans. Usually, this occurs because you have had an ankle sprain that never healed or received proper treatment in the past. So if you sprain your ankle, make sure you see your podiatrist. But since you have that … Continue reading A Brief Guide For Managing Ankle Instability

Any kind of foot pain at any age is not normal. The type of injury doesn’t matter either. Even seemingly insignificant injuries such as blisters or minor aches shouldn’t be ignored. Even though we’re the only being who normally walks on two feet, foot pain is not something to simply accept. If you experience foot … Continue reading Why Foot Pain Is Never Normal

Back to basics here! Sprained ankles happen all year round. And they can put you on the sideline for a good several weeks. If you stretch or tear ligaments, a sprained ankle can even put you out of commission for a couple months. Not fun. So take a minute to learn the most common causes … Continue reading What You Can Do about Your Sprained Ankle

Many conditions cause pain in your forefoot, with metatarsalgia being one of the most common. Unfortunately, it can cause such intense pain that it becomes impossible to do your favorite exercise. At the same time, however, it’s highly treatable and you can count on getting back to normal (and probably without surgery). You may have … Continue reading Pain in the Ball of Your Foot? What You Can Do About Metatarsalgia