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The Best Bunion Treatment Plan
1 in 3 individuals is suspected of having bunions. We explain the best bunion treatment plan from gels to laser therapy.
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Should you see a podiatrist for an Ankle sprain?
Ankle sprain is one of the most common lower extremity injuries as well as the most common musculoskeletal injuries in people of all ages and walks. This includes athletes and sedentary people alike. Simple misstep off the curb, landing incorrectly on your ankle playing sports and suddenly you have a painful sprained ankle. The injury…
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What is Achilles Tendonitis?
The achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body yet the weakest tendon. So what is achilles tendonitis? Achilles tendonitis is a common injury that is usually secondary overuse. The Achilles tendon is a band of tissue, that’s called a tendon, the tendon connects the muscles in your calf to the lower leg to…
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Diabetes and Foot Care
As a Type I or Type II Diabetic with long standing high levels of glucose you are at risk of nerve damage in your feet that decreases the protective and gross sensation in your feet. Diabetic foot care is essential as diabetic neuropathy can produce serious consequences untreated. Diabetes may also decrease blood flow to…
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How to eliminate toenail fungus
Onychomycosis in your toenails is a fungal infection that involves any component of the nail unit, including the matrix, bed, or plate. The disease can have certain negative consequences for patients, such as discomfort, pain, and can potentially undermine work and social lives as well as affect the quality of life. Most cutaneous infections are…
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Gout in Feet
Gout is an inflammatory condition that is very painful. It usually affects one joint at a time. Gout in feet most commonly affects the Big toe joint. When symptoms are worse it is known as acute attack, and times when there are no symptoms it is known as remission. Gout in Feet Symptoms Pain and…
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Diabetic Foot Care Guidelines
Diabetes can impact your feet—even a small cut can produce serious consequences. Diabetes may cause nerve damage that takes away the feeling in your feet. Diabetes may also reduce blood flow to the feet, making it harder to heal an injury or resist infection. Because of these problems, you may not notice a foreign object…
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Heel Pain Causes and Treatment
Your heel bears the weight of your body, and this pressure can often lead to gradual changes in your heel structures that cause pain. Heel pain can begin with a wrong step, overuse, ill-fitting shoes, or damage to the tendons and ligaments that support your ankle and foot during sports, frequent running, lower back injury,…
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Is there a doctor recommended shoe for foot injury recovery?
doctor recommended shoe for foot injury recovery
