My Blog

• posted: Oct. 17, 2016
• Foot Pain,  Footware,  High Heels

Wearing high heels for prolonged periods of time no doubt can lead to pain and aches, but they can also lead to long-term problems. According to a 2006 study published Read More

• posted: Jul. 25, 2016
• Foot Pain,  ankle sprain,  ankle injury

An ankle sprain occurs when the ligaments that connect bone to bone tear apart. Unfortunately, ankle injuries are very common in the sport of netball. Prophylactic tape and bracing can 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: Oct. 12, 2015
• Foot Pain,  running,  Morton’s Neuroma

Despite a case of Morton’s Neuroma, Breast Cancer Now leader Lynn Parfey participated in her first ever run at the recent Great North Run as a commitment to the dying Read More

• posted: Sep. 28, 2015
• Foot Pain,  ankle sprain,  Sport Injury

Alan Knott of South Carolina will be out for several weeks due to a high ankle sprain. The starting center, who has started 11 games in the middle of the Read More

• posted: May 28, 2015
• Foot Pain,  Running Injuries,  Heel Pain

Gyms across the country are getting more involved with educating people on proper running technique to avoid injury. One such gym in Minneapolis, Magna Health and Fitness, offers tips Read More

• 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: 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: Mar. 04, 2014
• Foot Pain,  Foot Care,  Foot Swelling,  Diabetic Foot Care,  Obesity and Feet,  Obesity Effects Feet,  Foot Pain Treatment

A study conducted at the University of Aucklandfound that firstborn children, specifically men, are more likely to develop obesity than their younger siblings. The study focused on brothers between the Read More

• posted: Feb. 17, 2014
• Foot Pain,  Foot Exercises,  Exercise,  Foot Strength

University of Queensland scientists completed research for a study that demonstrates the plantar fascia is not alone among the muscles providing vital arch support. A key scientist from the University, Read More