November 10, 2015 12:51 pm
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Managing injuries of this type can make an enormous difference to your recovery time and to your mobility and fitness following the injury, and understanding how these injuries occur can be very useful. How Do I Know if I Have a Peroneal Tendon Injury? Any unexplained or sudden pain in your feet should be checked... View Article
November 10, 2015 12:45 pm
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Plantar Fasciitis is a painful and frustrating condition that occurs when the plantar fascia, the tendon connecting the front of the foot to the heel, is damaged or torn. Heel pain is usually the first sign that there is a problem, and the condition is common amongst runners and also in pregnant women, for whom... View Article
September 30, 2015 8:36 am
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Have you ever experienced a broken foot bone? Or are you one of those who had a broken foot bone but did not realize it? Even if our feet are designed to handle substantial amounts of force from running, jumping, or just walking, with 26 different bones, at least one of them will eventually give... View Article
September 27, 2015 8:37 am
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Ankle sprain is considered as one of the most common among foot injuries. But did you know that there is also a thing called a high ankle sprain? This is different from the common (low ankle) type of sprain and has a considerably longer healing period. This is attributed to the fact that a different... View Article
September 25, 2015 8:41 am
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Medial/Lateral foot pain is a condition where there is considerable pain felt at the inner/outer side of your foot. There are a couple of things that can cause this type of pain; but you have to ask yourself whether the pain suddenly developed or came gradually. Sometimes the pain may be caused by an injury... View Article
September 23, 2015 8:42 am
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With rheumatoid arthritis the ligaments, cartilage, and softer bone of the body is attacked by its own immune system; which is why it is known as an autoimmune disease. This chronic disease starts from the small joints of your hands and feet and works its way to different joints of the body. How do you... View Article
September 21, 2015 8:49 am
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Did you know that stress fracture is common for people who play high impact sports? The crack in the bone is usually the result of repetitive running or jumping causing pain in the feet or legs. Around 25% of stress fractures occur at the bones of the instep of the feet. What are the stress... View Article
September 19, 2015 8:52 am
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Have you ever been influenced to buy running shoes because of an advertisement? Well, that has happened to most of us at one time or another; buying into the hype. However, you must be aware that there is no one-size-fits-all shoe in the market simply because of the different shapes of feet and their biomechanics. ... View Article
September 17, 2015 8:57 am
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How common is a sprained ankle? Believe it or not, approximately 25,000 people twist and sprain their ankles daily! This usually happens when you miss a step, awkwardly lose your balance, or while engaged in sports. Normally when the sprain is severe you will feel a pop on your ankle once it happens. Sprains can... View Article
August 5, 2015 4:22 am
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Have you been hiking for a long time? Are you hitting the trail for the first time? No matter what type of hiker you are, keeping your feet in tiptop shape should be a priority. It is important to understand the amount of stress and strain that our feet go through when we walk long... View Article