Have A Hammer Toe? Causes and Treatments
You have most likely seen someone with, or experience your own misshapen, arched second toe, and not realized it’s a prevalent foot condition. Hammertoe is a deformity in which one or more of the small toes develops a bend at the joint making the toe bend downward to look like a hammer.
5 Foot Protection Tips For Cyclists
Whether you are devoted cyclist, an eco-friendly commuter, or just out for weekend nature tours, riding a bike can be tough on your feet.
Reduce Foot Fatigue If You Work on Your Feet
A 2014 survey of 1,000 American adults from the American Podiatric Medical Association found that half of respondents lived with some form of foot pain. Much of this pain and discomfort could be prevented by wearing the right shoe for the job and following a daily foot care routine.
Pain at big toe joint: Everything you need to know
People may experience pain at the big toe joint as a result of many common problems, including arthritis, injuries, and bunions. The pain can make everyday activities, including walking, more challenging.
Are Your Summer Shoes Causing Foot Pain?
The warmer weather, longer days, and increased level of activity during the summer months can lead to painful foot conditions if you’re not wearing the proper shoes. Keep your feet pain free while you enjoy fun in the sun with tips from the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) and foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons.
Five Tips for Healthy Feet
Follow these five helpful tips from foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons to keep your feet healthy and free of pain:
Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
A stress fracture is a type of bone break or crack in the bone. Stress fractures occur when a small or moderate amount of force is applied to a bone repeatedly and over time.
Play Sports Safely This Summer
If you live in an area that keeps you indoors during the winter months, you may be eager to play sports and other activities outside this summer. However, taking on too much physical activity at once can put you at risk for injuring your feet or ankles. Follow these guidelines from foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons to play sports safely all summer.
Can Intense Therapeutic Ultrasound Help Relieve Plantar Fasciitis Pain?
Intense therapeutic ultrasound can effectively and safely reduce pain for patients with chronic plantar fasciitis, according to a new study in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Cheilectomy Surgery for Big Toe Arthritis
A cheilectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove bone spurs from the base of the big toe in the foot. Patients with a condition called hallux rigidis, or arthritis of the big toe, have pain and stiffness in the big toe.
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