admin on Jun 06 2009 | Filed under: General Foot & Health Care
Foot pain can be easily overlooked during pregnancy. During this time, the body releases a hormone called relaxin, to relax the ligaments in the birth canal. Relaxin also relaxes the ligaments elsewhere in the body and one of the most noticeable areas is in the feet. Due to the relaxation of the ligaments, the feet [...]
admin on May 15 2009 | Filed under: Sports Foot Care
Today is the official Bike To Work Day. The League of American Bicyclists is promoting Bike to Work Day to help raise awareness of cyclists on the road and to encourage individuals to consider cycling as an option for commuting to work. Cycling is a low impact physical activity which can improve cardiovascular fitness as [...]
admin on Apr 27 2009 | Filed under: Sports Foot Care
Spring time is here, the snow is melting and the trails are starting to dry out. It’s time to pull out those hiking boots and hit the trails. Although hiking is a fairly easy and affordable sport, many people are plagued with foot pain from improper footwear. Blisters, heel pain, arch pain, tendonitis and ankle [...]
admin on Apr 23 2009 | Filed under: Health News and Research
In an analysis of 75 patients with heel pain due to medial calcaneal neuritis, researchers found that 95% experienced satisfactory pain relief with radiofrequency thermal lesioning (RTL). Neuritis is the inflammation of a nerve. In the foot, neuritis is generally caused by rubbing, irritation or excess pressure on the nerve. The medial calcaneal nerve branches [...]
admin on Apr 20 2009 | Filed under: Fungus, Sports Foot Care
“With warm weather approaching, many athletes are busy gearing up for another competitive season in their sport. Unfortunately, training in improper footwear and neglecting to stretch properly before and after activity greatly increases serious occurrences of foot and ankle injury,” said APMA President Dr. Ross Taubman. Social Bookmarking OptionsBlinklistBloglinesBlogmarksDiggdel.icio.usFacebookFurlMa.gnoliaNewsVineRedditStumbleUponTechnorati
admin on Apr 03 2009 | Filed under: General Foot & Health Care
The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) conducted a National Survey on foot ailments in January and recently released the results. There were 1,082 respondents to the survey which was a nationally representative sample of the U.S. population. Americans spend a lot of time on their feet: Almost 25% of Americans report spending 6 hours or [...]
admin on Mar 30 2009 | Filed under: General Foot & Health Care
Between 30-50% of all individuals spend at least 4 hours on their feet at work. Many individuals spend as much as 8 to 10 hours a day standing or walking at their job. Many jobs require prolonged standing and walking. Some common jobs are manufacturing and service industry jobs (such as retail sales and food [...]
admin on Mar 26 2009 | Filed under: Heel Pain & Fasciitis
Orthotics are devices designed to control abnormal motion in the foot. Custom orthotics are made by taking a mold of the foot, while prefabricated orthotics are based on foot size. Orthotics are a common treatment for patients with plantar fasciitis, the most common cause of heel pain. The research to support the use of orthotics [...]
admin on Mar 07 2009 | Filed under: General Foot & Health Care
Bone grafts have multiple uses in foot and ankle surgery. Surgeons may use them for repairing complex fractures, filling in voids or defects in the bone or assisting in bone fusion surgery. Bone grafts are used to provide structural stability and to stimulate bone healing. In a recently published study in the Journal of Foot [...]
admin on Mar 06 2009 | Filed under: General Foot & Health Care
Heel pain, arch pain and ball of foot pain are the most common complaints from individuals about their feet. Although each foot is unique, many foot problems are caused by faulty foot mechanics. The combination of tight calf muscles and over-pronation contributes to the development of plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, posterior tibial tendonitis, midfoot arthritis, [...]
admin on Mar 02 2009 | Filed under: General Foot & Health Care
The image above is an X-ray of the foot with the anatomy of the bones defined. The tibia (leg bone), talus (ankle bone), calcaneus (heel bone), navicular, cuneiform (tarsal bones), 1st and 5th metatarsals (long bones in the foot) and the phalanx or phalanges (toe bones). More on foot anatomy. Social Bookmarking OptionsBlinklistBloglinesBlogmarksDiggdel.icio.usFacebookFurlMa.gnoliaNewsVineRedditStumbleUponTechnorati
admin on Feb 24 2009 | Filed under: General Foot & Health Care
Be aware of icy patches on around your home your place of business. Be aware when getting out of your car and stepping off of curbs. Wear shoes with a traction sole to help prevent slipping. Social Bookmarking OptionsBlinklistBloglinesBlogmarksDiggdel.icio.usFacebookFurlMa.gnoliaNewsVineRedditStumbleUponTechnorati
admin on Feb 16 2009 | Filed under: General Foot & Health Care
Do you have foot pain, but you are not sure exactly what might be the cause? Start by using our interactive foot pain finder tool to help locate your foot pain. The foot pain finder will give you information with images, diagrams and links to common foot problems. Interactive Foot Pain Finder Tool. Social Bookmarking [...]
admin on Feb 15 2009 | Filed under: Diabetes & Diabetic Foot Care
Individuals with diabetes have a greater risk for developing open wounds (ulcers) due to reduced sensation and circulation. Diabetic ulcers can become infected and severe infection may reach the bone. The medical term for bone infection is osteomyelitis. Osteomyelitis associated with diabetic wounds worsens the chances of recovery. Treatment of bone infections involves prolonged antibiotic [...]
admin on Dec 12 2007 | Filed under: General Foot & Health Care
Nocturnal leg cramps are painful, involuntary muscle contractions that occur at night. Leg cramps commonly occur in older adults, but all age groups can be affected. Although neuromuscular disorders can cause cramping as well as certain asthma and heart medications, many people without these conditions or taking these types of medications experience cramping regularly. A [...]
admin on Sep 12 2007 | Filed under: Diabetes & Diabetic Foot Care
An abstract presented at the 2007 American Diabetes Association Scientific Session showed reduced lower extremity complications in diabetics who participated in a diabetic management program. Reduced Incidence of Diabetes Lower Extremity Complications During Participation in Diabetes Disease Management Programs Authors: CARTER COBERLEY, BRENT HAMAR, ZACKARY SAMPLES, MATTHEW MCGINNIS, SADIE COBERLEY, ANDRES PEREZ, DEXTER SHURNEY, Nashville, [...]
admin on Aug 28 2007 | Filed under: Sports Foot Care
Mountain biking has inherent risks which are dependent on the type of trail and skill level of the rider. Many riders think of broken collarbones and separated shoulders as the main risk of mountain biking, but don’t realize the impact on the foot and ankle during cycling. Blunt trauma from rocks, roots and trees is [...]
admin on May 16 2007 | Filed under: General Foot & Health Care
1. Inspect your feet: Start at the toenails and look for signs of discoloration, white splotches, black streaks or abnormal thickening and shape. Look in between your toes and make sure you don’t see openings or cracks or a buildup of white, scaly tissue (potential signs of fungus). Look at the structure of your feet, [...]
admin on May 16 2007 | Filed under: Sports Foot Care
A recent article in Sports Medicine cited a significant increase in the number of people who are running marathons. The yearly incidence of injuries in marathon runners is reported as high as 90%, but it appears that less experienced runners are the ones who are more prone to injury. More experienced runners are less likely [...]
admin on May 15 2007 | Filed under: Sports Foot Care
Millions of runners, in the form of casual joggers, trail runners, sprinters, marathon runners and elite competitors, take to the streets, tracks and trails everyday. People run for health, for fitness, for stress relief and for fun. Despite these differences, all runners are susceptible to foot problems. Common foot and ankle conditions in runners include [...]