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Are you embarrassed because of the appearance of your toenails? Do they look ragged or thickened, discolored or dull? If so you may have toenail fungus. Fungal nail is a common problem and is very contagious. It’s caused by a microscopic organism that loves dark, warm, moist environments like the insides of shoes. Since it’s contagious,…

The foot contains two very small bones, pea-size, under the foot near the big toe. They are unusual in that they are not connected to other bones. Instead they are connected to tendons. These bones, called sesamoids, help the foot bear weight and also aid the tendons in transferring muscle force over their surfaces. They…

Did you make a New Year’s resolution – or 2 or 3? Most of us do. In fact, the most popular New Year’s resolutions are losing weight, getting organized and spending less/saving more. But here’s a resolution that is easy and inexpensive to keep: take better care of your feet. After all, they are the foundation…

Have you seen a small, grainy growth on the bottom of your foot or the foot of your child? This spot can be painful when standing on it. You may have a plantar wart. These growths appear on the heel or ball of the foot and, because these parts of the feet receive a lot of…

Are you a winter adventurer? Do activities like cross country and downhill skiing, sledding and ice skating lure you out of doors in the cold weather? Preparation is essential to enjoying winter sports safely. Poorly-fitting equipment or inadequate physical preparation can turn fun in the snow to days or weeks recovering from an injury. Prevent Winter…

Have you turned over a new leaf for 2016 and resolved to eat better? That’s a goal that all of should work toward to look and feel better. Eating right benefits your entire body – and your brain – but did you know that it helps your feet too? Diet and nutrition affect our feet…

What do your feet and your heart have in common? Well, for one thing, you have 2 pulses in each foot that can be detected during a physical examination by a trained doctor. By checking these pulses, a doctor can tell whether the blood flow to your feet is normal. In other words, your feet…

If you have a flare-up of gout in your big toe you will know it – and it’s unlikely that you’ll forget it. Gout is a form of arthritis caused by urate crystals accumulating in a joint, resulting in inflammation and intense pain. These crystals develop when your blood has a high level of uric acid. Certain…

A heel spur is a small, bony protrusion that sticks out from the bottom of the heel bone and is often associated with plantar fasciitis, or inflammation of the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a thick tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot from the heel bone towards your toes. When this tissue is over-stretched…

One out of three American women has experienced the irritation of a bunion. Women are more likely to develop bunions because of the footwear they fashion, particularly high heels. In fact high heels are the number one cause of bunions, yet for some reason this dangerous form of footwear has remained popular. The term bunion…