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How Shin Splints Happen | Shin Splints Prevention

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Shin splints are a common source of pain among athletes. In fact, shin splits are the cause of 13 percent of all running injuries. This condition causes an aching or...

How Shin Splints Happen | Shin Splints Prevention

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Shin splints are a common source of pain among athletes. In fact, shin splits are the cause of 13 percent of all running injuries. This condition causes an aching or...

Aging Foot Care For Seniors | Aging Feet

Aging Foot Care For Seniors | Aging Feet

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Senior citizens with foot pain can do something about it. Instead of abiding by the faulty but commonly accepted notion that muscle and joint discomfort is a natural consequence of...

Aging Foot Care For Seniors | Aging Feet

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Senior citizens with foot pain can do something about it. Instead of abiding by the faulty but commonly accepted notion that muscle and joint discomfort is a natural consequence of...

How To Prevent Bunions | Bunion Prevention | Prevent Bunions

How To Prevent Bunions | Bunion Prevention | Pr...

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Bunions. Much like any difficult conversation, there is good news and there is bad news. The bad news is, they are permanent. That's right; unfortunately, that protruding bony bump at...

How To Prevent Bunions | Bunion Prevention | Pr...

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Bunions. Much like any difficult conversation, there is good news and there is bad news. The bad news is, they are permanent. That's right; unfortunately, that protruding bony bump at...

Athlete's Foot Prevention | How Athlete's Foot Is Treated

Athlete's Foot Prevention | How Athlete's Foot ...

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You've heard of it. You know you're not supposed to walk around in bare feet in the gym locker room because you can catch it. But what is it? Athlete's...

Athlete's Foot Prevention | How Athlete's Foot ...

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You've heard of it. You know you're not supposed to walk around in bare feet in the gym locker room because you can catch it. But what is it? Athlete's...

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How Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain Are Caused ...

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Learn How to Treat and Prevent Plantar Fasciitis Heel Pain Plantar fasciitis is a foot condition that occurs when the plantar fascia is injured. This type of injury typically results...

How Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain Are Caused ...

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Learn How to Treat and Prevent Plantar Fasciitis Heel Pain Plantar fasciitis is a foot condition that occurs when the plantar fascia is injured. This type of injury typically results...

How do you select Shoes for Foot Conditions? | Shoes For Foot Pain

How do you select Shoes for Foot Conditions? | ...

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What if I told you that shoe shopping could change your life? Would you believe it? Well, to be honest, that is only the half it. But by the end...

How do you select Shoes for Foot Conditions? | ...

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What if I told you that shoe shopping could change your life? Would you believe it? Well, to be honest, that is only the half it. But by the end...

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Obesity Related Foot Problems | Obesity And Foo...

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A Study of 200 children aged nine to 12 years revealed that excessive body mass led to structural foot changes. Obese children had feet that were up to 15mm (.6...

Obesity Related Foot Problems | Obesity And Foo...

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A Study of 200 children aged nine to 12 years revealed that excessive body mass led to structural foot changes. Obese children had feet that were up to 15mm (.6...

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Toenail Problems | Toenail Issues | Blue Toenail

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Toenail problems can be painful and extremely frustrating to have, especially when blackened toenails, toenail fungus, and ingrown toenails are involved. But there are various preventative measures and treatments available...

Toenail Problems | Toenail Issues | Blue Toenail

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Toenail problems can be painful and extremely frustrating to have, especially when blackened toenails, toenail fungus, and ingrown toenails are involved. But there are various preventative measures and treatments available...

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Foot Fungus Treatment | What Causes Foot Fungus?

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The fungal problems seen most often are athlete's foot and fungal nails. A fungus is a common mold that thrives in dark, warm, moist areas. On the feet, it can...

Foot Fungus Treatment | What Causes Foot Fungus?

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The fungal problems seen most often are athlete's foot and fungal nails. A fungus is a common mold that thrives in dark, warm, moist areas. On the feet, it can...

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What is LLD? | Limb Length Discrepancy | Causes...

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Limb Length Discrepancy is so common that roughly 85% of people in the world have one leg that is shorter than the other. Most of the time, this condition is...

What is LLD? | Limb Length Discrepancy | Causes...

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Limb Length Discrepancy is so common that roughly 85% of people in the world have one leg that is shorter than the other. Most of the time, this condition is...

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How To Shop For Prescription Shoes | Buying Ort...

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If there's a recurring theme in the report, it's that buying the right orthopedic shoe is an investment in foot health. But how do you find an orthopedic shoe that...

How To Shop For Prescription Shoes | Buying Ort...

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If there's a recurring theme in the report, it's that buying the right orthopedic shoe is an investment in foot health. But how do you find an orthopedic shoe that...

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How To Prevent Hammer Toe | Hammertoes Cause & ...

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What Is HAMMERTOE? The smallest four toes of each foot have three bony segments connected by two joints, just as the fingers do. Hammertoe is a deformity in which one...

How To Prevent Hammer Toe | Hammertoes Cause & ...

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What Is HAMMERTOE? The smallest four toes of each foot have three bony segments connected by two joints, just as the fingers do. Hammertoe is a deformity in which one...

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Exercising and Aging | Long Term Health And Wel...

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Research has shown that strengthening exercises are both safe and effective for women and men of all ages, including those who are not in perfect health. In fact, people with...

Exercising and Aging | Long Term Health And Wel...

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Research has shown that strengthening exercises are both safe and effective for women and men of all ages, including those who are not in perfect health. In fact, people with...

Are Fallen Arches a Real Foot Problem?

Are Fallen Arches a Real Foot Problem?

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Are "fallen arches" an actual foot disorder, or just a catch phrase used to describe chronically sore feet? According to Jeffrey S. Hurless, DPM, a member of the American College...

Are Fallen Arches a Real Foot Problem?

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Are "fallen arches" an actual foot disorder, or just a catch phrase used to describe chronically sore feet? According to Jeffrey S. Hurless, DPM, a member of the American College...

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Diabetes Exercise Benefits | Top 10 Tips

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Talk to your doctor before you start your exercise routine. While there are very few diabetics who would not benefit from regular exercise, certain diabetic complications such as diabetic neuropathy...

Diabetes Exercise Benefits | Top 10 Tips

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Talk to your doctor before you start your exercise routine. While there are very few diabetics who would not benefit from regular exercise, certain diabetic complications such as diabetic neuropathy...

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Eco Friendly Shoes | Environmentally Friendlly ...

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Ever wonder what makes a shoe or a foot care product eco-friendly? The answer has to do with sustainability. Are the makers of the product consciously attempting to do business...

Eco Friendly Shoes | Environmentally Friendlly ...

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Ever wonder what makes a shoe or a foot care product eco-friendly? The answer has to do with sustainability. Are the makers of the product consciously attempting to do business...

Expert Advice

Many of these articles are written by our founder and Medical Director, Dr. Jeffrey S. Hurless, a board-certified podiatrist and orthopedic surgeon who’s one of the most trusted authorities in his field. Every article is crafted to be relevant, accurate, helpful, and easy to understand. So if you struggle with foot discomfort and you don’t know where to begin, we have resources to help you improve your foot health right now.

In addition to our podiatry blog, we also have other informational resources on our site, including our Shoe Fitting GuideMen’s Shoe Width Chart, and Women’s Shoe Width Chart. Browse our Resource Center to browse dozens of links related to shoe sizing, general foot care, and specific foot conditions.

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