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Hammertoe is a common foot deformity that occurs when the toes become locked into a permanently bent position.  They are often caused by wearing ill-fitting footwear, particularly high-heeled shoes, which force the toes into a bent position.  Anatomically[...]

Athletes put their bodies (and their feet and legs in particular) under a lot of stress.  Even among high school athletes, competition is fierce and so it’s no surprise that so many young people wind up in the hospital with serious foot, ankle and[...]

There is no way to know for certain whether or not you have a bunion without a doctor’s diagnosis.  A podiatrist will give you a thorough medical exam, go over your medical history and, in some cases, take X-rays to determine if that bump on your foot[...]

Clubfoot is a congenital defect that occurs in roughly one out of every 1000 births.  Most people who are born with the deformity and have access to medical care are successfully treated as infants.  Some people have even been diagnosed with the condition[...]

It is always a good idea to try shoes on before you buy them.  This is especially true for athletes or for individuals with foot problems.  People with diabetes, lymphedema or any number of foot deformities (bunions, corns, hammertoe, claw toe, plantar[...]

1.    When purchasing athletic shoes, you will probably need to go 1/2 size bigger than your regular size.  Feet tend to swell when you run.  Be warned.  Not all brands of athletic shoes are sized the same.



2.    If you use orthotics or orthopedic[...]

Americans start their sizing system at 1 (unlike the Europeans who begin at zero) and use a formula to arrive at sizes for men’s, women’s and children’s shoes.  The heel-to-toe length of the foot (in inches) is multiplied by 3 and then a constant[...]

All athletic shoes have a least four basic parts: the outsole, the insole, the midsole and the upper.  The outsole is the part of the shoe that touches the ground.  It is usually made out of some kind of rubber material that is treaded for traction. [...]

Fungal toenail infections are known by their scientific name onychomycosis.  Males are twice as likely to get infected toenails as females.  Other factors that increase your risk include age, diabetes and exposure to shared public spaces such as shower[...]

Fungal infections in the toenail are a difficult problem to treat.  Even if you get a prescription medication from your doctor, an infection may not clear up for 8 to 10 months.  Moreover, fungal infections are extremely contagious.  They can spread[...]