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Learn About Your Feet
- Aging And Your Feet
According to the US National Center for Health Statistics,
impairment of the lower extremities is a leading cause of
activity limitation in older people.
- Arthritis
Arthritis is a frequent component of complex diseases that
may involve more than 100 identifiable disorders.
- Athlete's Foot
Athlete's foot is a skin disease caused by a fungus, usually
occurring between the toes
- Bunions
A bunion is an enlargement of the joint at the base of the
big toe—the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint—that
forms when the bone or tissue at the big toe joint moves
out of place.
- Children's Feet
Information on healthy feet for your child.
- Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that affects
the lives of about 16 million people in the United States.
- Diabetic Wound Care
Diabetes is the leading cause of nontraumatic lower
extremity amputations in the United States.
- Foot and Ankle Injuries
Foot and ankle emergencies happen every day. Broken bones,
dislocations, sprains, contusions, infections, and other
serious injuries can occur at any time. Early attention
is vitally important. Whenever you sustain a foot or ankle
injury, you should seek immediate treatment from a podiatric
physician.
- Footwear
Proper footwear can reduce foot problems.
- Forefoot Surgery
Many foot problems do not respond to “conservative”
management. Your podiatric physician can determine when
surgical intervention may be helpful. Often when pain or
deformity persists, surgery may be appropriate to alleviate
discomfort or to restore the function of your foot.
- General Foot Health
Information on general foot health.
- Hammertoes
A hammertoe is a contracture—or bending—
of the toe at the first joint of the digit, called
the proximal interphalangeal joint.
- Heel Pain
Heel pain has many causes.
- High Blood Pressure
It's important to let your podiatrist know
about high blood pressure.
- Nail Problems
Toenails often serve as barometers of our health; they are
diagnostic tools providing the initial signal of the presence
or onset of systemic diseases.
- Neuromas
A neuroma is a painful condition, also referred to as a
“pinched nerve” or a nerve tumor. It is a benign
growth of nerve tissue frequently found between the third
and fourth toes that brings on pain, a burning sensation,
tingling, or numbness between the toes and in the ball of
the foot.
- Orthotics
Orthotics are shoe inserts that are intended to correct
an abnormal, or irregular, walking pattern.
- Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
PAD is short for peripheral arterial disease. PAD is caused by a
blockage or narrowing of the arteries in the legs when fatty deposits
called plaque build up.
- Podiatric Medicine
Podiatric medicine is the profession that strives to improve the
overall health and well-being of patients by focusing on preventing,
diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the foot and ankle.
- Rearfoot Surgery
Many conditions can affect the back portion of the foot
and ankle. Fortunately, many of these problems can be resolved
through conservative treatments. However when pain persists
or deformity occurs, surgical intervention can often help
alleviate pain, reduce deformity, and/or restore the function
of your foot or ankle.
- Warts
Warts are one of several soft tissue conditions of the foot
that can be quite painful. They are caused by a virus, which
generally invades the skin through small or invisible cuts
and abrasions.
Sports Medicine Brochures
- Aerobics And Your Feet
The bottom line when undertaking an aerobic dance program
is to be careful and responsible.
- Baseball And Your Feet
Like all vigorous exercise, baseball and softball should
be played sensibly and safely
- Basketball and Your Feet
In basketball, tremendous pressure is exerted on the foot
and ankle.
- Contact Sports And Your Feet
With proper conditioning, equipment, and technique, competitors
in contact sports have successful, healthy playing seasons.
- Cycling And Your Feet
Cycling is more than just fun. It's an extremely efficient
way to keep in shape and improve cardiovascular fitness.
- Exercise Walking And Your Feet
The fundamental health benefits of exercise walking are
many.
- Fitness And Your Feet
As you exercise, pay attention to what your body, including
your feet, tells you.
- Golf And Your Feet
Good foot action is the mark of an accomplished golfer.
- Running And Your Feet
Nowhere is the miracle of the foot more clear than watching
the human body in motion.
- Sports And Your Children's Feet
Children's sports used to mean baseball, basketball, or
football. That's changed.
- Tennis And Your Feet
Tennis provides a total aerobic body workout, and regular
play is a relatively safe and enjoyable way to stay fit.
Beauty and Your Feet
Walking and Your Feet
Diabetes Foot Health Information
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