Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of foot pain, radiating from the bottom of the heel throughout the foot. The plantar fascia is a ligament that connects the inside of the heel bone to the toes. It supports the arch on the underside of the foot and absorbs strains we place on our foot… Continue reading What are the Consequences of Leaving Plantar Fasciitis Untreated
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Exercising Again after Plantar Fasciitis SHUZZ Foundation in the News
Rectangle 1144 2 Most children in the states have multiple pairs of shoes to wear for different activities—sports, walking, recreation, school, and formal occasions. This is not the case in all parts of the U.S., but it is definitely lacking in third-world countries.
What is a Broken Ankle?
Rectangle 1144 2 Broken ankles can result in serious health issues. Here is everything you need to know about broken ankles, treatments, and when to consult with specialists.
Solutions for Cracked Heels
Rectangle 1144 2 Cracked heels can make life very frustrating and embarrassing when displaying the bare feet. Aside from being unpleasing to the eye, they can also tear stockings and socks and wear out shoes at a faster rate. When severe, cracked heels may cause pain or infection. Cracked heels are a problem for those who are athletic, those who… Continue reading Solutions for Cracked Heels
Heel Spurs
Rectangle 1144 2 Heel spurs most commonly result when calcium deposits on the back of the foot where the heel is. They may also be the result of small fragments of bone breaking off of one section of the foot and attaching to the back of the foot. Heel spurs can also be bone growth on the back… Continue reading Heel Spurs
Everything You Need to Know About Gout
Rectangle 1144 2 Gout, typically found in diabetic patients, is an unusually painful form of arthritis caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the bloodstream. The condition typically strikes the big joint on the big toe. It has also been known to strike the knees, elbows, fingers, ankles and wrists—generally anywhere that has a functioning, moving joint.… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Gout
What to Know About a Broken Toe
Rectangle 1144 2 Trauma to the foot, especially the toes, can occur in many ways. Banging them, stubbing them, or dropping something on them are a few different ways this trauma can occur. Given the fact that toes are positioned in front of the feet, they typically sustain the brunt of such trauma. When trauma occurs to a… Continue reading What to Know About a Broken Toe
Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment for a Broken Foot
Rectangle 1144 2 One out of ten broken bones is reported to be in the feet. When an object crushes, bends, or stretches the bone beyond acceptable ranges, bones break. A break in the foot is either a fracture or a straight break. The location of any break can tell you how the break happened. Toes, for instance,… Continue reading Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment for a Broken Foot
Orthotics for Athletes
Rectangle 1144 2 Ankle and foot orthotics for athletes are custom-made inserts with a cast of your exact foot type. They are shaped and contoured to fit inside a shoe and used to correct an irregular walking gait or provide cushioning. Orthotics come in a variety of different models and sizes, including over the counter and customizable variants.… Continue reading Orthotics for Athletes
How Obesity Affects Your Feet
Rectangle 1144 2 How obesity affects your feet? Gaining weight can happen suddenly and at any time. Usually you won’t notice the extra weight until your feet start hurting at the end of the day. How obesity affects your feet? This happens as your feet begin adjusting to carrying more weight. Foot swelling and pain are two of… Continue reading How Obesity Affects Your Feet
