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Flat Feet vs. High Arch

Flat Feet vs. High Arch

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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...

Flat Feet vs. High Arch

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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...

Can Flat Feet Be Corrected? | Flat Feet Causes

Can Flat Feet Be Corrected? | Flat Feet Causes

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Is the arch of your foot lower than usual? Does the sole of your foot almost completely touch the ground? Normally, the heel and the ball of your foot are...

Can Flat Feet Be Corrected? | Flat Feet Causes

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Is the arch of your foot lower than usual? Does the sole of your foot almost completely touch the ground? Normally, the heel and the ball of your foot are...

How Edema Is Formed | Edema Or Swelling Causes

How Edema Is Formed | Edema Or Swelling Causes

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Edema is the medical term for swelling and there are many potential reasons to have edema or swelling of the foot and/or ankle. Injury - Injury to the foot or ankle...

How Edema Is Formed | Edema Or Swelling Causes

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Edema is the medical term for swelling and there are many potential reasons to have edema or swelling of the foot and/or ankle. Injury - Injury to the foot or ankle...

How To Repair Cracked Heels | What Causes Cracked Heels?

How To Repair Cracked Heels | What Causes Crack...

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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...

How To Repair Cracked Heels | What Causes Crack...

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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...

Your Feet and COVID-19

Your Feet and COVID-19

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You have a stocked pantry, you're practicing good social distancing by staying at least 6 feet away from those outside your household and now you're probably an expert at washing...

Your Feet and COVID-19

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You have a stocked pantry, you're practicing good social distancing by staying at least 6 feet away from those outside your household and now you're probably an expert at washing...

The Clues Are In Your Shoes

The Clues Are In Your Shoes

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Have you ever noticed that one part of your shoe is always wearing down before another part? Maybe one side wears down more quickly than another. If you start to...

The Clues Are In Your Shoes

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Have you ever noticed that one part of your shoe is always wearing down before another part? Maybe one side wears down more quickly than another. If you start to...

Are You Washing This Body Part In The Shower?

Are You Washing This Body Part In The Shower?

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Have you heard? Dermatologists recommend not showering every day. Yes, it's true. When you shower every day, you can deplete your body of natural oils leaving your skin dry and...

Are You Washing This Body Part In The Shower?

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Have you heard? Dermatologists recommend not showering every day. Yes, it's true. When you shower every day, you can deplete your body of natural oils leaving your skin dry and...

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What Is a Bunion (Hallux Valgus)? Bunion Causes...

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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. A bunion, also known...

What Is a Bunion (Hallux Valgus)? Bunion Causes...

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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. A bunion, also known...

The Truth About Bunion Surgery and Pain | Bunion Surgery Explained

The Truth About Bunion Surgery and Pain | Bunio...

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You've heard of bunions, maybe you even have one or two yourself. These unsightly protrusions can cause pain, difficulty in finding comfortable shoes and foot wear and even problems with...

The Truth About Bunion Surgery and Pain | Bunio...

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You've heard of bunions, maybe you even have one or two yourself. These unsightly protrusions can cause pain, difficulty in finding comfortable shoes and foot wear and even problems with...

What Is This Pain In My Big Toe?

What Is This Pain In My Big Toe?

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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...

What Is This Pain In My Big Toe?

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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...

Big Toe Joint Arthritis | What Causes Arthritis In Big Toe joint?

Big Toe Joint Arthritis | What Causes Arthritis...

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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...

Big Toe Joint Arthritis | What Causes Arthritis...

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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...

What Is Ball Of Foot Pain? | How To Help Ball Of Foot Pain

What Is Ball Of Foot Pain? | How To Help Ball O...

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"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. Capsulitis is...

What Is Ball Of Foot Pain? | How To Help Ball O...

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"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. Capsulitis is...

Arthritis In Big Toe Joint

Arthritis In Big Toe Joint

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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...

Arthritis In Big Toe Joint

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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...

What Are Ankle Foot Orthotics? | AFO | Ankle Foot Orthotic Brace

What Are Ankle Foot Orthotics? | AFO | Ankle Fo...

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AFO stands for Ankle Foot Orthotic. An AFO is a brace used to help the lower leg and foot function in an improved way. Some of the more common reasons...

What Are Ankle Foot Orthotics? | AFO | Ankle Fo...

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AFO stands for Ankle Foot Orthotic. An AFO is a brace used to help the lower leg and foot function in an improved way. Some of the more common reasons...

5 Common Summer Foot Problems

5 Common Summer Foot Problems

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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...

5 Common Summer Foot Problems

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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...

Are Cold Feet Normal? | Cold Feet Remedy

Are Cold Feet Normal? | Cold Feet Remedy

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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...

Are Cold Feet Normal? | Cold Feet Remedy

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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...

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.

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