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Our toes help us balance as we walk, touching the ground 75 percent of the time. Our big toes help us balance the most and can bear twice as much weight as all of our other toes put together.
Do you know what “pump bump” is? This is another name for Haglund’s Deformity. It’s nicknamed “pump bump” because the bony enlargement often occurs in women who frequently wear pumps.
Bunionettes are sometimes called “tailor’s bunions.” Why? Bony swellings at the outside edge of the foot near the little toes were common among early tailors, who would sit cross-legged on a bench or floor while they sewed garments.
A hammertoe deformity is a structural problem that causes your toe to contract at one or more joints within that toe. Depending on the severity of the issue, a podiatrist may need to perform surgery to alleviate the painful symptoms.
Not all heel spurs are painful. In fact, according to the National Institutes of Health, as much as 20 percent of the population may have heel spurs; but they have none of the tenderness, pain, or difficulty walking typically associated with the condition.
One of the tricky parts of plantar fasciitis is that the pain will often come and go. It is frequently intense after you first wake up or after an extended period without putting weight on your foot. Then, the pain may go away only to return if you exercise or stand on your feet too long. The key is to see a podiatrist as soon as you have heel discomfort.
Did you know that foot and ankle surgeons can practice both general medicine and specialized foot care? This allows them to diagnose and treat foot, ankle, and lower leg problems as well as to perform operations.
There are several different types of corrective shoes available, including: custom-made shoes that are designed to support a specific condition, and external modifications where the outside of shoes can be modified to stabilize the foot.
Did you know that most people have one foot that is larger than the other? When buying new shoes, it’s recommended that you fit those shoes to your largest foot to ensure optimum foot health.
Before the 20th century, podiatrists were known as chiropodists. The first association of chiropodists appeared in New York in 1895, followed by one in London in 1896. Podiatry schools started to open in the 1910s and 1920s, and it quickly became an establish medical profession.
Ingrown toenails can be very annoying, not to mention extremely painful. See a podiatrist promptly when you have one, because ingrown toenails are prone to infection. Your podiatrist will take the appropriate action to address the ingrown toenail fully.
Foot injuries and issues can have a major impact on mobility issues. A podiatrist can help you attain greater comfort in walking and running and greater efficiency so that you’re able to walk or run longer.
Do you ever take a public shower, such as at the gym or at the beach? Be sure to wear flip-flops when you do this, to prevent toenail fungus.
Plantar fasciitis can be caused by: exercise that exposes the heel to pounding and pressure without adequate rest periods, working conditions that require long periods of standing or repeated lifting of heavy objects, wearing ill-fitting or worn down shoes.
A plaster case of your foot is used by experts to create orthotics that can fit into different types of shoes and compensate for bone and other irregularities that could eventually make walking difficult, if not impossible.
Do you inspect your feet on a regular basis? You should consistently check your feet to ensure there have not been any changes in color, texture, or overall appearance, including under your toenails.
To get a full picture of your medical condition, your podiatrist will ask for a full medical history and do a physical. It’s also a good idea to bring in the shoes you wear most commonly, since they may be a source of pain or other problems.
Regular workouts are great for the heart and lungs and can help you to stay in shape. However, workouts put extreme stress on your feet. A podiatrist can suggest stretching exercises to reduce the chances of injury to the Achilles, calf and hamstring.
What causes shin splints? Overuse, particularly without proper stretching, is a common cause. Shin splints may also be due to tight calf muscles or the result of a foot deformity, such as a low arch or a higher than normal arch, which often can be treated with orthotics.
Did you know that 75 percent of Americans will experience foot pain at some point in their lives? Heel pain is the most common foot ailment in the US. No matter what the pain source, a podiatrist will be able to take care of any pain if you run into trouble.
No two feet are exactly alike, even on the same body! In fact, most people do not realize it, but one foot is always a little bigger than the other. This is why you should always try on both shoes when you buy a new pair to make sure the larger one fits best.