Some people have one metatarsal that’s significantly shorter than the rest of their toes, a condition called brachymetatarsia. Discover more about brachymetatarsia and what treatment options you have if it’s negatively impacting your feet.
Thanks to cutting-edge, new surgical techniques, you no longer have to choose between living with severe pain from bunions and a lengthy, disruptive recovery period. Learn more about the benefits of PROstep™ Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS).
Finding out you need major surgery or another significant procedure on your feet can feel scary. In the following instances, consider getting a second opinion before proceeding or continuing with treatment.
Gout, a painful type of arthritis that strikes your big toe, has the potential to literally stop you in your tracks. Discover what causes gout, and what you can do to prevent it from recurring.
An ingrown toenail, a painful condition where the toenail grows into the skin of your toe, commonly occurs in children. Here’s what to do if your child develops an ingrown toenail.
Avoiding the chronic, burning pain of gout is possible through dietary changes. Learn what you should and shouldn’t be eating to prevent painful gout flare-ups and protect your long-term joint health.
Stabbing pain in your heel or pain along the arch of your foot could be plantar fasciitis. What is this common foot condition and how do you live with the symptoms? Learn the answer and discover effective plantar fasciitis treatment options.
If you have an ankle injury that isn’t healing on its own, learn more about how to prevent it from becoming a chronic instability.
If it’s difficult to fit your foot inside the shoes you normally wear because your big toe joint is enlarged, you probably have a bunion. And if you’re wondering whether need surgery, here’s what you need to know.
Does walking cause pain in your big toes, feet, or ankles? It could be arthritis. We have treatments to reduce your pain and get you moving again.
Many people are hearing the buzz about stem cell therapy for injuries and pain but don’t really know much about it. Here are 5 reasons why stem cell therapy is all the craze -- read on to decide if it’s the right option for you.
Did you know that having diabetes can affect more than just your blood sugar? Common foot problems can become serious medical complications when you have diabetes. Find out how diabetes affects your foot health.
Do you have painful heels and are concerned that heel spurs might be to blame? Discover the lowdown on what heel spurs are, their causes, and how they can be treated to help you resume your favorite activities free from pain.
Achilles tendinitis can leave you unable to run or take part in the sports you love, and it can also be debilitating in your everyday life. To celebrate National Runner’s Month, we’re sharing simple exercises to help you protect your Achilles.
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It makes your first steps in the morning painful and may keep you from enjoying an active lifestyle. Find out if your heel pain is caused by plantar fasciitis and learn about treatment.
Did you stub or injure your toe, and you’re uncertain if it’s fractured? Recognize the symptoms of a broken toe you should look out for, and understand what might happen if you let the fracture go untreated for too long.
Your feet and ankles take a lot of stress when you run or participate in high-impact sports. Learn how to protect your feet and ankles to keep injury at bay. Exercising is good for your health, but it’s important to take care of your feet as you run.
An injured toe, left untreated, can lead to some serious complications, such as infection, loss of mobility, and even amputation. Find out why you should see a specialist, even for the most common toe injuries.
Arthritic foot pain affects nearly half of all people in their 60s and older. If you find arthritis impacting your mobility and your life more than you’d like, it’s time to learn more about your symptoms and find the treatment that works for you.
Don’t let the pain caused by an ingrown toenail ruin your day. These treatments will reduce swelling and pain. You can even get a permanent solution that will prevent future ingrown toenails.
If you have diabetes, it’s important to understand proper foot and wound care. Without it, you could end up with foot ulcers, or worse, a limb amputation. To learn about the modern innovations in diabetic wound care, keep reading.
As National Runner’s Month approaches, ensure you can run this month - and beyond - by choosing shoes that support your feet and discourage injury. Read on to learn how to evaluate your particular foot shape and strike to find the best shoe for your needs.
Diabetes has the potential to damage nerves, particularly those in your feet. Since any foot condition could grow infected or ulcerated, your feet require special care to guard against deteriorating conditions, some that might catch you unaware.
Bad running habits can do a lot of damage to your body. Sore joints, torn muscles, and damaged feet are just some common symptoms. Change to good running habits for a better outcome.
Bunions, known by a bulge at the base of your big toe, are embarrassing when you wear sandals and make it hard to find shoes that fit. But your aesthetic and fashion sense aren’t the only problems — untreated bunions progressively damage your feet.
When the debilitating joint pain associated with gout flares up, it can feel like there’s nothing you can do but lie in bed and suffer. But what if you could prevent gout from flaring up in the first place? Take a minute to find out how.