Foot Health Information & Foot Care Articles

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GENERAL FOOT HEALTH

  • 5 Common Foot Problems in Women Over 50
    Dive into the 5 most common foot problems faced by women 50+ as we shed light on their causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment options...
  • Slippers Recommended for Cold Feet
    Cold feet can’t always be resolved with a pair of socks, no matter how thick and fluffy they are...
  • 5 Warning Signs Your Shoes Are Ruining Your Feet
    Poorly constructed or old shoes may not only affect your foot health, but may also affect your posture and increase your risk of injury. ...
  • 10 Common Foot Problems and How to Treat Them
    It comes as no surprise that the foot injuries and inflammation we experience leads to several different types of damage and malfunctions...
  • Are Different Sized Feet Normal?
    According to industry research, roughly 60 percent of adults have one foot that is bigger than the other.
  • 10 Facts I Bet You Didn’t Know About Your Feet
    Did you know that your feet are constantly ‘talking’ to your brain? They’re packed with around 200,000 nerve endings per foot which are incredibly responsive
  • Why Buy Orthopedic Shoes & Orthotic Friendly Shoes From Healthy Feet Store?
    Whether you buy shoes online all the time or are considering the benefits of online shoe shopping for the first time, you're probably wondering why you should buy orthopedic shoes from HealthyFeetStore.com
  • Why Shop Healthy Feet Store?
    This is what separates HealthyFeetStore.com from other retailers on the web. Accurate information gives you the power to make the right foot care choices from our wide array of products.
  • Your Feet And COVID 19
    Barefoot walking all day, especially on hard surfaced floors, can cause some serious foot pain if you’re not used to it...
  • 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.
  • 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...
  • 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.
  • 5 Common Summer Foot Problems
    Summer is in full swing, which means fun in the sun filled with plenty of opportunities to show off your feet. Be careful, summertime can be rough on your feet and cause an increase in foot and ankle problems...
  • 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.
  • Favorite Shoe Choices For Summer
    With Summer upon us, flip flops seem fitting for the warmer weather. Before you slip into a pair of flimsy sandals, you might want to consider options that provide proper arch support and comfortability..
  • 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...
  • 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."
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • Solution To Knee & Foot Pain Post Quarantine
    Since the stay at home orders were put into effect, there have been numerous concerns voiced by patients dealing with the pain from the feet up to the knee. ...

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FOOT HYGIENE

  • Are You Washing This Body Part In The Shower?
    When you shower every day, you can deplete your body of natural oils leaving your skin dry and flaky.
  • Best Treatment For Cracked Heels
    Cracked heels are a common problem and affect people of all ages and demographics - though they become even more common as we age
  • Remedies For Sweaty Feet | Feet Sweating
    Soggy socks and a strong foot odor may not be harmful, but they can be really embarrassing and frustrating to control.
  • Plantar Warts On Feet | How Plantar Warts Are Caused
    Plantar warts are one of several soft tissue conditions of the foot that can be quite painful
  • How To Get Rid Of Stinky Feet | How To Get Rid Of Smelly Feet
    The problem isn't your feet – it's what your feet are wearing. Smelly feet is primarily caused from of a lack of ventilation for your feet.
  • 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...
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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...

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KIDS

  • Orthopedic Shoes For Kids
    Thanks to a continually expanding selection of orthopedic children's shoes and boots, the Healthy Feet Store is committed to helping children with unique foot care needs.
  • 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.

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SIZING / FITTING

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Learn More About Foot Conditions

Looking to learn more about your specific foot condition? Check out the articles below to learn more about foot conditions, from bunions to diabetes. These articles are educational only; please consult your healthcare provider about any medical condition. 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...

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ARCHES / FLAT FEET

  • Flat Feet vs High Arch
    We spend so much of our lives on our feet, whether it is at work or during our favorite hobbies or activities. After a while, it can take a toll on our bodies...
  • Is Coronavirus causing your feet to become Fred Flintstone" feet?
    As the cases of coronavirus continue occurring around the world , we are seeing an increase in people with Flintstone" feet and I believe it is also a consequence of the pandemic. What is it? Do you have it? ...
  • 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
  • What Causes Flat Feet
    Is the arch of your foot lower than usual? Does the sole of your foot almost completely touch the ground?...
  • 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

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ARTHRITIS / PAIN

  • Best Shoes For Arthritis | Arthritis Shoes & Sandals
    As you shop for a comfortable arthritis shoe, we recommend you read the list of features of the arthritic feet shoes that interest you and think about whether each shoe would make a good match for your unique symptoms.
  • 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…
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Keeping Seniors Active and Comfortable
    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

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BALL OF FOOT PAIN / METATARSALGIA

  • What's the Meta with your foot? Metatarsalgia?
    Meta.what? Metatarsalgia. This is the medical name for pain in the ball of the foot. Metatarsalgia is not really a diagnosis, but rather a symptom,..
  • 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

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BUNIONS

  • Bunion Information - Causes and Prevention
    Although many laymen may consider bunions to be only a minor annoyance, when left untreated bunions can become a serious mobility problem.
  • Bunion Shoes
    Bunion shoes are designed with a roomy, accommodating fit around the big toe joint.
  • How To Prevent Bunions | Bunion Prevention | Prevent Bunions
    Bunions. Much like any difficult conversation, there is good news and there is bad news
  • 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.
  • 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

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CAVUS FOOT

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DIABETES / NEUROPATHY

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EDEMA / SWELLING

  • 8 Reasons For Swollen Feet And Ankles
    When you take your shoes off and notice your toes and feet look puffy and may even feel stiff, you could be experiencing 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.

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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...
  • 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....

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PLANTAR FASCIITIS / HEEL PAIN

  • Heel Pain Shoes | How To Prevent Heel Pain | Support For Heel Pain
    Most common in active people 40 years old and older, heel pain often becomes more severe when there is an irritation in the ligament that runs along the bottom of the foot to the heel
  • How Plantar Fasciitis is Caused and Treated | Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain
    This type of injury typically results from a sudden increase in strain and tension on the plantar fascia, which is the tissue that runs across the bottom of the foot from the toes to the heel bone.
  • Shoes For Plantar Fasciitis | Plantar Fasciitis Specialized Shoes
    Sufferers feel pain in their heel because when the foot's arch starts to collapse, the plantar fascia muscle band (which starts at the heel and fans out to the toes) stretches and gets micro-tears.
  • 5 Most Common Foot or Ankle Injuries
    Did you know that foot and ankle issues bring millions of Americans into their local podiatrist's office each year? ...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...

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PRONATION

  • How Do I Deal With Foot 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..

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SHIN SPLINTS

  • Shin Splints | How Shin Splints Are Caused
    Shin splints are very common for athletes, runners and dancers. This condition is marked by a throbbing or aching pain along the inner edge of the shinbone. The pain is often felt both during and after physical activity or exercise, and often hurts more when touching the sore area.
  • How Shin Splints Happen | Shin Splints Prevention
    If you think you have shin splints, put your workout on hiatus. Shin splints, otherwise known as tibial stress syndrome, are basically a symptom of an underlying problem, whether it's flat feet, shoes with insufficient support or another issue.

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TOES

  • What Is This Pain In My Big Toe?
    People don't realize the importance of your toes until one of them starts to hurt, especially if it's the big toe. It does more work that you may realize and bears about half your weight each time you take a step...
  • Best Shoes For Mortons Toe | Morton's Toe |Morton Toe
    Morton's Toe is a condition that occurs when the second toe is longer than the big toe, leading to excessive pressure on the second toe.
  • Footwear For Clawed Toes | Claw Foot Toes
    In most cases, claw toes develop as a result of wearing shoes that are too short. This often occurs when shoes are sized to fit the big toe, but the second and possibly third toe are longer than the big toe. In rarer cases, claw toe can result from diseases like alcoholism or diabetes.
  • Toe Fractures
    A toe fracture is a break in the bone. There are two types of fractures: Traumatic Fractures and Stress Fractures
  • 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....
  • 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.
  • 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....
  • 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.

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