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• posted: Feb. 08, 2016
• Hallux Limitus,  FHL

According to podiatrist Dr. Howard Dananberg, functional hallux limitus (FHL) exists as a condition that affects the great toe joint in the foot. FHL differs from the more commonly known Read More

• posted: Feb. 01, 2016
• Plantar Fasciitis,  Treatment

Last month Amir Johnson of the Boston Celtics had suffered a case of plantar fasciitis, causing him to miss two practices in one weekend. Johnson had been receiving treatment for Read More

• posted: Jan. 25, 2016
• Prevention

Last month the Social Work Department at the Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Center (PRRC) observed International Day of Persons with Disabilities by hosting a Foot Care Workshop for the diabetic patients Read More

• posted: Jan. 18, 2016
• Uric Acid

Gout is a foot condition that involves the accumulation of too much uric acid in the body. It is a very common and painful form of arthritis that typically plagues Read More

• posted: Jan. 11, 2016
• Foot Health,  Walking Barefoot

To improve balance, posture, and prevent common foot issues, Professor Patrick McKeon of Ithaca College’s School of Health Sciences and Human Performance suggests walking barefoot and completing some simple exercises. Read More

• posted: Jan. 04, 2016
• Nerve,  Injury

When a nerve becomes compressed, pinched, or injured between the second to fourth toes, swelling occurs resulting in a condition called Morton’s Neuroma. Typically symptoms of Morton’s neuroma include burning Read More

• posted: Dec. 28, 2015
• Foot Pain,  broken toe,  Sport

Despite suffering a broken toe, John Lundstram of Oxford United was able to play 90 minutes in Oxford United’s 1-0 win against Cambridge United last month. The game was the Read More

• posted: Dec. 21, 2015
• Marathon,  Children Feet

Last month members of the Tucson, Arizona community came together to run and walk in the Fleet Feet Veterans Day Half Marathon, 5K and TMC for Children’s Fun Run. The Read More

• posted: Dec. 14, 2015
• Sweaty Feet,  Reduce Sweating

Excessive sweating is a medical condition that affects multiple people around the world. There are different forms of hyperhidrosis, with primary focal hyperhidrosis being more common and lacking a medical Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2015
• Foot Fracture,  Therapeutic Injection,  Stem Cells

Dez Bryant of the Dallas Cowboys received a therapeutic injection to reinforce his recovery from a fractured right foot. The therapeutic injection included bone marrow stem cells that were taken Read More

• posted: Nov. 30, 2015
• New Design

A revolutionary new design in high heels from Yasuyuki Yamada has come out of Japan that has a spring heel designed to be pressed down as you walk, alleviating the Read More

• posted: Nov. 23, 2015
• Joints

According to Dr. Scott Anderson of Daily Republic, several compounded studies on rheumatoid arthritis have shown that the disease affects much more than just the joints in your body. Being Read More

• posted: Nov. 16, 2015
• Mosquito Virus,  Joint Inflammation

Chikungunya, a virus transmitted by mosquitos, can reportedly result in the same symptoms as rheumatoid arthritis. The new development has helped create new information on how to properly treat RA. Read More

• posted: Nov. 09, 2015
• Compression Stockings,  Regular Walking

Pregnant women suffering from the discomfort of foot changes can find relief with several methods. Swelling of the feet can be managed with compression stockings, regular walking, and low-impact exercises. Read More

• posted: Nov. 02, 2015
• Workout Equipment,  Desk Job,  Footh Health

New business InMovement is reportedly launching new workout equipment that is designed to help fight the negative effects of the everyday desk job. One new product is the TreadMill Desk, Read More

• posted: Oct. 26, 2015
• Laser Treatments,  Antibiotics Treatments

While toenail fungus is known for being one of the more difficult conditions to clear up, anyone suffering from the condition can take several measures to ensure that the fungus Read More