Best Shoes for Haglund’s Deformity: Finding Comfort and Support Haglund’s deformity, often called “pump bump,” is a bony enlargement on the back of the heel that can cause significant discomfort, especially when wearing certain types of shoes. Choosing the right footwear is crucial to managing this condition, as it can alleviate pain and prevent further … Read more
Exploring How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care in Foot Health The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into podiatry marks a transformative era for foot care, promising to enhance diagnostic precision, treatment personalization, and overall patient outcomes. As healthcare embraces technological advances, AI’s potential to revolutionize medical practices is becoming more evident. This … Read more
Foot Problems & the Elderly Falls are a common and often deadly occurrence among our elderly population, accounting for thousands of fatal and nonfatal injuries every year. But while it’s true that getting older increases the risk of falling, it doesn’t have to be inevitable. With proper care and preventive measures, seniors can maximize their … Read more
These are the Top 7 injuries that I see most people get in the parkour community and the most common ones that I personally have had. I’m going to list the top 7 and explain why they usually occur. Knowing these common injuries and what causes them will help you prevent these injuries from happening … Read more
What is Haglund’s Deformity? Haglund’s Deformity is a condition that affects the heel area of the foot. It occurs when the bony enlargement located at the back of the heel rubs against shoes or other objects, resulting in inflammation and pain. The most common symptom of this condition is swelling and tenderness around the heel, … Read more
Flat-Footed Athletes – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Welcome to my podiatrist blog where we look at flat-footed athletes and what it means for their performance. In this article, I will discuss why being flat-footed does not have to be a detriment for athletes, but can also be an advantage in some cases. … Read more
If you have been diagnosed with foot fungus, it is highly likely you are suffering from a number of common symptoms. Your toes are itchy all the time and, the more you scratch, the higher the risk of your skin cracking and the infection progressing. The burning sensation can become quite intense and your toenails … Read more
What do white toenails mean? The human body is a cleverly designed machine, with each part serving a specific purpose. The nails, both on the fingers and toes, are meant to protect the soft nail bed, reducing the risk of injury. A healthy nail is nude, with only the tip being white. Several medical conditions … Read more
Cures for Common Feet Ailments: Neuropathy, Tailor’s Bunion, and Foot Ulcers Don’t restrict your health knowledge to problems about your heart, stomach, lungs, or any other part of the body that’s commonly discussed by health professionals. You should also increase your awareness about foot ailments…starting now. Foot pain is all too common – whether it’s … Read more
The foot is certainly one of the most multifaceted parts of the body. It consists of a total of 38 bones connected by joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. And because the feet carry the entire body’s weight, they are very prone to a lot of stresses. These stresses cause foot pains or inflammation. If the … Read more