Latest Information About General Foot Health

• Arthritis
  

  Arthritis is a frequent component of complex diseases that may involve more than 100 identifiable disorders.

• Athlete's Foot
  

  Athlete's foot is a skin disease caused by a fungus, usually occurring between the toes.
  

• Bunions
  

  A bunion is an enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe—the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint—that forms when the bone or tissue at the big toe joint moves out of place.
  

• Children's Feet
  

  Information on healthy feet for your child.
  

• Diabetes
  

  Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that affects
  the lives of about 16 million people in the United States.
  

• Diabetic Wound Care
  

  Diabetes is the leading cause of nontraumatic lower
  extremity amputations in the United States.

• Foot and Ankle Injuries
  

  Foot and ankle emergencies happen every day. Broken bones, dislocations, sprains, contusions, infections, and other serious injuries can occur at any time. Early attention is vitally important. Whenever you sustain a foot or ankle injury, you should seek immediate treatment from a podiatric physician.
  

• Footwear
  

  Proper footwear can reduce foot problems.
  

• Forefoot Surgery
  

  Many foot problems do not respond to “conservative” management. Your podiatric physician can determine when surgical intervention may be helpful. Often when pain or deformity persists, surgery may be appropriate to alleviate discomfort or to restore the function of your foot.
  

• General Foot Health
  

  Information on general foot health.
  

• Hammertoes
  

  A hammertoe is a contracture—or bending—
  of the toe at the first joint of the digit, called
  the proximal interphalangeal joint.
  

• Heel Pain
  

  Heel pain has many causes.
  

• High Blood Pressure
  

  It's important to let your podiatrist know
  about high blood pressure.

• Nail Problems
  

  Toenails often serve as barometers of our health; they are diagnostic tools providing the initial signal of the presence or onset of systemic diseases.
  

• Neuromas
  

  A neuroma is a painful condition, also referred to as a “pinched nerve” or a nerve tumor. It is a benign growth of nerve tissue frequently found between the third and fourth toes that brings on pain, a burning sensation, tingling, or numbness between the toes and in the ball of the foot.

• Orthotics
  

  Orthotics are shoe inserts that are intended to correct an abnormal, or irregular, walking pattern.

• Rearfoot Surgery
  

  Many conditions can affect the back portion of the foot and ankle. Fortunately, many of these problems can be resolved through conservative treatments. However when pain persists or deformity occurs, surgical intervention can often help alleviate pain, reduce deformity, and/or restore the function of your foot or ankle.

• Walking
  

  For a healthier, happier lifestyle, try walking -- the most popular form of exercise.

• Warts
  

  Warts are one of several soft tissue conditions of the foot that can be quite painful. They are caused by a virus, which generally invades the skin through small or invisible cuts and abrasions.

• Latest Information on Sports Medicine

• Baseball And Your Feet
  

  Like all vigorous exercise, baseball and softball should be played sensibly and safely.

• Basketball and Your Feet
  

  In basketball, tremendous pressure is exerted on the foot and ankle.

• Contact Sports And Your Feet
  

  With proper conditioning, equipment, and technique, competitors in contact sports have successful, healthy playing seasons.

• Cycling And Your Feet
  

  Cycling is more than just fun. It's an extremely efficient way to keep in shape and improve cardiovascular fitness.

• Exercise Walking And Your Feet
  

  The fundamental health benefits of exercise walking are many.
  

• Fitness And Your Feet
  

  As you exercise, pay attention to what your body, including your feet, tells you

• Golf And Your Feet
  

  Good foot action is the mark of an accomplished golfer.

• Running And Your Feet
  

  Nowhere is the miracle of the foot more clear than watching the human body in motion.
  

• Sports And Your Children's Feet
  

  Children's sports used to mean baseball, basketball, or football. That's changed.

• Tennis And Your Feet
  

  Tennis provides a total aerobic body workout, and regular play is a relatively safe and enjoyable way to stay fit.
  

• Winter Sports And Your Feet
  

  Winter provides a fast track for fun and cardiovascular health.

• Diabetes Foot Health Information

• Knock Your Socks Off! Checklist
  A list of do's and don'ts to keep your feet fit for life.
  
• Knock Your Socks Off! Foot Facts
  Statistics and facts about diabetes and the feet.

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