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Have you noticed a bony protrusion on the side of your big toe? If so, you may have developed the foot condition known as a bunion. Don’t let bunions interfere with your daily activities.
Toenail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is an infection that leads to the destruction of the nails as they become discolored, yellowed, thickened, and brittle, often causing them to break. The variety of fungi that cause onychomycosis thrive in dark, warm, and moist environments such as sweaty shoes, showers, and public locker rooms and pools. Risk… Read more »
The medical term for Sever’s Disease is calcaneal apophysitis. It is an uncomfortable foot condition that can affect active teenagers and children as they reach adolescence. It occurs as a result of different growing speeds of the tendons and growth plate in the heel. This can cause the tendons to become tight, putting stress on… Read more »
Running can be a fairly strenuous exercise when it comes to the ankles. As you run, you place pressure and weight on the ankles thousands of times per mile. Eventually, this can result in an injury and ankle pain. The four main causes of ankle pain among runners are sprains, strains, tendinitis, and stress fractures…. Read more »
The plantar fascia is a fibrous band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot from the heel to the toes. Through extended overuse, improper footwear, obesity, or certain athletic activities, the plantar fascia can become overly stretched or torn, which can cause pain, inflammation and stiffness in the area—otherwise identified as plantar… Read more »
