My Blog

• posted: Nov. 17, 2014
• Foot Pain,  Foot Care,  Foot Swelling,  Diabetic Foot Care,  Obesity and Feet,  Obesity Effects Feet,  Foot Pain Treatment

Information fromEngland’s NHS indicates a disturbingly alarming trend in the rare of unneeded amputations among the country’s diabetic population. Medical practitioners have been urging hospitals and NHS (National Health Services) Read More

• posted: Nov. 13, 2014
• Athlete’s Foot,  Tinea Pedis,  Fungal Infections,  Foot Discomfort,  Burning Feet,  Flaking Feet

To avoid the possible side effects that accompany prescription drugs, natural remedies are available for use to treat Athlete’s foot. Apple cider vinegar or tea tree oil can be rubbed Read More

• posted: Nov. 04, 2014

According to a new study, adults over the age of 65 who were fitted for new extra-depth shoes experienced reduced pain and improved function. While extra-depth footwear is often marketed Read More

• posted: Oct. 28, 2014

Arthritis of the big toe affects nearly half a million of Great Britain’s population. Cartiva, an innovative new implant, has been purported to help ease the pain and stiffness from Read More

• posted: Oct. 23, 2014
• Children’s Feet,  Sever’s Disease,  Calcaneal Apophysitis

Sport Specialization in Young Children Can Increase Chances of Sever’s Disease   New Research Suggests that specialization in a particular sport may lead to early damage and injury in young children. Although Read More

• posted: Oct. 15, 2014

The inflammation of the heel, or plantar fasciitis, can affects anyone, including President Barack Obama. Obama has been struggling experiencing symptoms said consistent with “regular recurring plantar fasciitis,” according to Read More

• posted: Oct. 09, 2014

High heels and other ill-fitting shoes could be a prime cause of Morton’s Neuroma. Neuroma affects the nerves located between the toes, creating a sensation similar to stabbing while walking. Read More

• posted: Sep. 30, 2014

At the University of Central Lancashire, a study was conducted, showing that wearing orthotic insoles may reduce the risk of an Achilles tendon injury. Dr. Jonathan Sinclair of the University’s Read More

• posted: Sep. 24, 2014

Swollen feet are a pretty common occurrence when it comes to pregnancy. Fortunately, there are ways to ease this symptom, all that can be done at home. For example, the Read More

• posted: Sep. 16, 2014
• Foot Pain,  Foot Care,  Foot Health,  Everyday Foot Care,  Ankle Pain,  Foot Treatment

Pedicures are not always a means of medical foot treatment for the average person, but they can be for the elderly. Maintaining foot health can be increasingly difficult for those Read More

• posted: Sep. 10, 2014

Poverty a Factor for the Return of Gout in Britain A combination of poor wage growth and increased food prices has caused the return of Victorian-age diseases such as gout, Read More

• posted: Sep. 03, 2014

Ronnie McCuaig of Dumbarton, a recent survivor of prostate cancer, took on the 96-mile-long trail at West Highland Way to celebrate his victory. McCuaig was faced with a hurdle the Read More

• posted: Aug. 27, 2014

Before racing in the final at Edmonton, Commonwealth Games champion Vicky Holland will be racing at the penultimate World Series leg in Stockholm. With the inflammation of her plantar fasciitis Read More

• posted: Aug. 21, 2014

Research that was conducted by University of Colorado doctoral student Jason Franz found that running while barefoot may not be beneficial body-wise. In the University’s Locomotion Lab, the research found Read More

• posted: Aug. 14, 2014
• soldiers,  foot blisters

Thanks to the efforts of three former soldiers, awareness for war veterans living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is being spread. Into No Man’s Land, a charity campaign created by Scott McFarlane, Read More

• posted: Aug. 06, 2014

CBS 2’s Kathryn Brown says thatthe shoes you wear can affect your health. Many people believe that foot size remains the same upon entering adulthood. However, after finding patients suffering Read More