Ankle sprains and strains are among the most common injuries and many people underestimate the seriousness of future complications of an ankle sprain that isn’t allowed to heal properly.
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If your arch pain began slowly and gradually after many days of vigorous exercise, or if you just woke up one morning with a sudden severe ache, you need to find out the cause in order to relieve the pain and discomfort.
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The condition called Morton’s neuroma is often described as feeling like you have a lump in your shoe under the ball of your foot.
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A blister doesn’t have to be very large to create severe pain and discomfort, so treating blisters early or preventing them altogether is an excellent strategy to avoid unnecessary complications and increased healing time.
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Toenail fungal infections may be more likely to occur in the hotter months, but these microorganisms are hearty and can easily survive in the warm, moist environment of your socks and shoes at any time of the year.
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Warts on your feet can be mistaken for other skin conditions including corns and possibly skin cancer, so you should always consult with your foot care professional for proper identification and treatment.
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Professional athletes and ballet dancers may be more susceptible to fractures because of the constant stress and physical demands of the activities, but even those who engage in routine exercise are prone to breaking a foot or ankle bone occasionally.
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The symptoms of an ingrown toenail are usually pretty obvious and will include pain, redness, and swelling of the skin at the edge of the nail.
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Chronic heel pain can take a serious toll on your quality of life since anything that involves standing becomes painful, walking gets to be excruciating, and exercise is not an option.
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Even though running is a relatively simple activity, the repetitive stress experienced by regular runners can increase the occurrence of several problems with your feet and ankles including heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, and Achilles tendonitis.
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While having high, inflexible arches isn’t a death sentence, it is a condition known as pes cavus and can have serious repercussions as you get older if left untreated.
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Gout is a condition created by the crystallization of excess uric acid that builds up in the blood.
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This abnormality can cause the joints of your middle toes to bend in the shape of a hammer, which is why they are called hammertoes.
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Brittle, thick, and yellowing toenails that often emit a horrible odor are some of the hallmarks of a fungal toenail infection.
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Used in combination with an immobilizing boot or specially made orthopedic shoes, orthotics can treat a variety of conditions from soft tissue injuries to foot deformities including hammertoes and bunions.
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The tarsal tunnel is a narrow section of your ankle bone that is used by a group of tendons and ligaments that span across the top of your foot.
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Proper treatment is essential since an untreated broken toe can increase the chances of chronic pain and arthritis.
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Continuing to strain your Achilles tendon after an injury should be avoided since you may cause the tendon to tear which would then require surgery to repair.
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