Foot Health | Information & Articles
This series of helpful and instructive articles are provided by Dr. Hurless, other podiatrists, professional journals, and professional organizations involved in the treatment, care, and proper maintenance of feet and feet problems. Please feel free to write us with any comments, questions or suggestions via email (contact us)Learn More About Your Feet
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GUIDES & TIPS
- A Guide to the Perfect Fit: Shoe Shopping for Foot Pain
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. The most important characteristics to look for in a shoe, that will help your bunions, hammertoes, plantar fasciitis, or whatever is the cause of your daily foot pain... ( read more...) - How To Fit Orthotics In Your Shoes & Sandals
Try these helpful tips and watch the how-to videos on this page to make sure you are using your insoles to their fullest. (1) Remove existing insoles or footbed... ( read more...) - 10 Tips To Make Sure The Shoe Fits
Select a shoe that conforms as nearly as possible to the shape of your foot. Have your feet measured regularly. The size of your feet changes as you grow older... . ( read more...) - Orthopedic Shoes: What To Look for When Buying.
Buying the right orthopedic shoe is an investment in foot health. But how do you find an orthopedic shoe that fits properly and provides adequate support... ( read more...) - Healthyfeetstore Specializes in Orthopedic Shoes for Sensitive Feet
According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, if you have sensitive or problem-prone feet, you should most likely be wearing orthopedic shoes. Your feet are the foundation of your body, and wearing good shoes – like an orthopedic shoe – can give you the comfort you need and offer a pain-free life.. ( read more...) - Top Ten Travel Tips For Your Feet
To condition your feet and legs, begin a regular walking program wearing the shoes you plan to travel with - include inclines if your destination has hilly terrain - at least four weeks before your trip.... ( read more...)
GENERAL FOOT HEALTH
- Do You Abuse Your Feet?
Women account for nearly 90 percent of all operations performed to correct common foot disorders such as bunions, hammertoes and neuromas . The shoes women wear are probably the biggest culprits, especially dress shoes, which are typically characterized by a tight fit, narrow toe boxes, high heels and shapes that don't conform to the foot. ( read more...) - Prevent Foot Problems Before They Begin
“Doc, I wish I knew earlier…” Implementing healthy habits now can prevent long-term foot problems before they begin. There are four major preventative steps that patients can take right now to ensure healthy feet and prevent general and prolonged foot problems...( read more...) - Growing Stronger - Strength Training for Older Adults: Why Strength Training?
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.( read more...) - Summer Foot Care
Summertime is here and so are sunny days spent splashing in pools and relaxing on the beach. As many vacationers know, summer can cause some extra wear and tear on the body. Educated consumers usually protect themselves by purchasing sunscreen, lip protectants, and sunglasses. But many will forget to look after two of the most important and neglected parts of the body -- the feet.( read more...) - Ankle Sprain | Old Ankle Sprains Increase Injury Risk for Newly Active Baby Boomers
A local foot and ankle surgeon has a message for Baby Boomers now getting back into fitness and sport...( read more...) - Obesity | Study Finds Obesity Changes Foot Structure and the Way Children Walk
"There are several potential causes of the structural changes in children's feet. It may be that the extra weight puts greater pressure on the joint interactions in the foot, leading to disruption in the way the foot aligns and functions; there may be a hormonal association with the excessive mass; excess fatty tissue or increased bone formation."( read more...) - Cold Feet | 5 Possible Reasons For Cold Feet
Are you cold all the time? Do you know someone who always complains about cold hands or cold feet? As the temperature drops in the winter, the body draws blood from the extremities...( read more...) - Wide Feet
If you are someone who deals with having wide feet, you know that it can easily be the source of foot discomfort. Whether you were born with wide feet or your feet have broadened as you’ve aged...( read more...)
FOOT HYGIENE
- Foot Fungus | How Are Foot Fungal Problems Treated?
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 grow on and between toes, as well as on soles and toenails. Fungal problems can be a result of environment (socks, shoes, heat, and humidity) or weakened immunity diseases such as diabetes... ( read more ) - Toenails | Common Toenail Problems and How to Treat Them
Toenail problems can be painful and extremely frustrating to have, especially when blackened toenails, toenail fungus, and ingrown toenails are involved… ( read more ) - Cracked Feet | Treating Heels With Cracks and Fissures
Cracks and fissures are breaks in your skin. They may be the result of skin that is too dry or too moist. When skin is too dry, it can become rough and flaky. A large fissure often forms at the base of the heel… ( read more ) - Cracked Heels
With warm weather approaching comes beach walks and backyard barbeques. The poolside sandals are broken out for summer attire and the innocent barefoot wandering begins. With this, comes cracked heels and callused feet. ( read more ) - Warts | How Does a Podiatrist Treat Plantar Warts?
A wart is an infection caused by a virus, which can invade your skin through small cuts or breaks. Over time, the wart develops into a hard, rough growth on the surface of the skin… ( read more ) - Athlete's Foot | Athlete’s Foot: What Is It? And How Can I Prevent It?
You’ve heard of it. You know you’re not suppose to walk around in bare feet in the gym locker room because you can catch it. But what is it? Athlete’s foot, known medically as tinea pedis, is a common skin infection of the feet caused by fungus… ( read more ) - Toenail Fungus
Summer is just around the corner and you may want to think twice before lounging barefoot and breaking out your flip-flops. After all, the last thing you want hindering you from your long-awaited family vacation is a painful fungus (aka Onychomycosis) growing beneath your toenails... ( read more )
KIDS
- Kid's Feet - A Podiatrist's Perspective
Many adult foot ailments, like other bodily ills, have their origins in childhood and are present at birth. Periodic professional attention and regular foot care can minimize these problems in later life…. ( read more )
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Learn More About Foot Conditions
Looking to learn more about your specific foot condition? Check out the articles below to find treatments and therapies for everything from bunions to diabetes. If you have a foot condition that you can't find answers about, let us know! We are dedicated to finding solutions for your problems.
AFO
- AFO ACCOMMODATION
AFO stands for Ankle Foot Orthotic. An AFO is a brace used to help the lower leg and foot function in an improved way... ( read more )
ARCHES / FLAT FEET
- High Arched Feet
A high arch in the foot, otherwise known as Cavus foot, occurs when there is a disproportionate amount of weight placed on the ball and heel of the foot… ( read more ) - What Causes Flat Feet
Is the arch of your foot lower than usual? Does the sole of your foot almost completely touch the ground?... ( read more ) - Are Fallen Arches a Real Foot Problem?
There are several types of flatfoot conditions that occur in adults. The most common type is adult-acquired flatfoot, which is caused by overstretching a tendon that supports the arch… ( read more )
ARTHRITIS / PAIN
- Arthritis of the Big Toe Joint
One of the most common problems that I see is arthritis of the big toe joint. Arthritis is a joint disorder that is caused by the thinning or absence of cartilage in the joint… ( read more ) - Arthritis - Big Toe Joint
Big toe joint pain can be caused by many reasons but arthritis is one of the most common causes. Arthritis occurs when cartilage in the joints wears down and exposed bone rub against each other. This bone to bone interaction causes inflammation and then pain.… ( read more ) - Common Changes In The Aging Foot
We get older. Our bodies get older. There is nothing we can do about it but accept it and become knowledgeable about the changes that happen in our bodies, including our feet… ( read more ) - Treatments Keep Seniors Active and Pain Free
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… ( read more )
BALL OF FOOT PAIN
- Ball of the Foot Pain
“Doctor, I have pain under the ball of my foot.” “Doctor, I have pain under the ball of my foot." When a patient complains of this symptom, it is usually one of two problems: Capsulitis or a Neuroma ( read more )
BUNIONS
- Bunion Treatment
I always say bunions are like snowflakes. No two are exactly alike. Some bunions are big, some are small. Some are painful and some never hurt. … ( read more ) - Truth About Bunion Surgery
However, most often, bunions develop as a result of an inherited structural defect, stress on your foot or a medical condition, such as arthritis. The good news is that almost all bunions can be fixed surgically… ( read more )
DIABETES / NEUROPATHY
- Exercising with Diabetes - Top 10 Tips
A well-fitting pair of diabetic walking shoes is perfect for most outdoor activities. For rougher terrain, diabetic boots may be more appropriate…. ( read more ) - Diabetes May Roll Back Victories Over Heart Disease
"Over the past 30 years, the U.S. has achieved dramatic reductions in illness and deaths from coronary artery disease," study lead author Dr. Jing Fang… ( read more ) - Peripheral Neuropathy
Numbness of the feet can be caused by a number things, however, one of the most common causes of foot numbness is called peripheral neuropathy… ( read more ) - Understanding Shoes and Orthotics for Diabetics
Proper footwear is an important part of an overall treatment program for people with diabetes, even for those in the earliest stages of the disease. If there is any evidence of neuropathy, or lack of sensation, wearing the right footwear is crucial… ( read more ) - Diabetic Foot Ulcers - Treatment and Prevention
A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that most commonly occurs on the bottom of the foot in approximately 15 percent of patients with diabetes… ( read more )
EDEMA / SWELLING
- Edema / Swelling
Edema is the medical term for swelling and there are many potential reasons to have edema or swelling of the foot and/or ankle.… ( read more )
MORTONS NEUROMA
- Morton's Neuroma - Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment
A Morton's neuroma is a benign (noncancerous) swelling along a nerve in the foot that carries sensations from the toes. The reason the nerve starts to swell is unknown. But once swelling begins, the nearby bones and ligaments put pressure on the nerve, causing more irritation and inflammation... ( read more ) - Let's Talk About Neuromas
You’ve heard the word, but until you actually have one, you may not know what they actually are. According to the APMA ( American Podiatric Medical Association ), a neuroma is a painful condition, also referred to as a “pinched nerve” or a nerve tumor.... ( read more )
PLANTAR FASCIITIS / HEEL PAIN
- Plantar Fasciitis: Heel Pain
There are many causes of heel pain, but unquestionably the most common is Plantar Fasciitis. The Plantar Fascia is the thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot. Plantar Fasciitis occurs when this tissue is torn or inflamed. This tear or inflammation normally includes swelling, pain and/or difficulty walking... ( read more...) - Why Does My Heel Hurt?
Do you have a sharp pain on the bottom of your foot near your heel when you first step down in the morning? The number one cause of heel pain in the US is a condition called Plantar Fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a soft tissue structure in the bottom of all of our feet that connects from the the heel bone to the bottom of all five toes. The plantar fascia works like a bowstring to help stabilize the arch... ( read more...) - Common Reasons For Plantar Fasciitis
According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, 77 percent of Americans over 18 suffer from foot pain at one time in their life. Approximately 2 million people in the United States will suffer from one of the most common foot pains called Plantar Fasciitis... ( read more...)
PRONATION
- Pronation
Pronation is the word used to describe a normal motion that we all have in our feet. Pronation occurs in the rearfoot when we land with walking or running and is essentially our built in shock absorber. The foot during pronation tends to lean inward towards the big toe side and sometimes it’s associated with the arch dropping or falling.. ( read more...)
TOES
- Toe Fractures
A toe fracture is a break in the bone. There are two types of fractures: Traumatic Fractures and Stress Fractures… ( read more ) - Hallux Rigidus | Big Toe Got You Down? It May Be Hallux Rigidus.
The big toe may be small, but its role in our lives is enormous. Just imagine how hard it would be to walk, run, squat, bend over, rise up on the balls of the feet, or simply keep your balance without the aid of your big toes. So, when they go out of commission it can be hugely disorienting to say the least.... ( read more ) - Hammertoes | Hammer time! Do You Need Hammertoe Surgery?
There are many causes of hammertoes and the most common seen in medical offices is usually called “biomechanical” cause…. ( read more ) - Hammertoes | What Are Hammertoes and How Can They Be Treated
In general, the term "hammertoe" describes a buckling of any of the toe joints. Joints at the end or middle of the toe, as well as the joint near the ball of the foot, may be affected. Toe joints usually curl because of a muscle imbalance or tight tendons. Hammertoes vary in severity and in the number of joints and toes involved.... ( read more ) - Hammertoes | Hammertoes - Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment
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 or more of the small toes develops a bend at the joint between the first and second segments…. ( read more )
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