Podiatry: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Morton's Neuroma
Morton's neuroma is a painful condition that affects the foot. Women are more likely to suffer from a Morton's neuroma. Perhaps due to the shoes they wear. Learn more about Morton's neuroma at About.com's podiatry and foot health webpage.
Morton's neuroma is a painful condition that affects the foot. Women are more likely to suffer from a Morton's neuroma. Perhaps due to the shoes they wear. Learn more about Morton's neuroma at About.com's podiatry and foot health webpage.
Foot & Ankle Exercises
Pictures of foot and ankle exercises. These exercises can be performed as a warm-up, cool-down or for recovery after an injury.
Pictures of foot and ankle exercises. These exercises can be performed as a warm-up, cool-down or for recovery after an injury.
Lisfranc Injury
Lisfranc injuries are named after Jacques Lisfranc, a French surgeon in the early 1800s. In the army a lot of the soldiers would get thrown from their horses, but their foot would get caught in the stirrup. This would cause an injury to the middle of the foot. Unfortunately, back then this injury sometimes ended up needing an amputation, and Dr. Lisfranc first described that procedure. Thankfully today amputation is usually not needed. Learn more about Lisfranc injuries.
Lisfranc injuries are named after Jacques Lisfranc, a French surgeon in the early 1800s. In the army a lot of the soldiers would get thrown from their horses, but their foot would get caught in the stirrup. This would cause an injury to the middle of the foot. Unfortunately, back then this injury sometimes ended up needing an amputation, and Dr. Lisfranc first described that procedure. Thankfully today amputation is usually not needed. Learn more about Lisfranc injuries.
Bunions
A bunion can be painful and may prevent you from wearing certain shoes and doing certain activities that you would like. Poor-fitting shoes are not always to blame. Learn more about the actual meaning of the word bunion and its causes and treatments.
A bunion can be painful and may prevent you from wearing certain shoes and doing certain activities that you would like. Poor-fitting shoes are not always to blame. Learn more about the actual meaning of the word bunion and its causes and treatments.
Fifth Metatarsal
Definition of fifth metatarsal with photo.
Definition of fifth metatarsal with photo.
Foot Massage Benefits
Many research studies have reported benefits from foot massage, reflexology and acupressure. Some of the studies have been done well and some not so well and some of the studies have only been done on a small number of people, so the results need to be looked at with caution.
Many research studies have reported benefits from foot massage, reflexology and acupressure. Some of the studies have been done well and some not so well and some of the studies have only been done on a small number of people, so the results need to be looked at with caution.
Common Foot Problems
Many different foot problems can affect the foot and ankle. You rely on your feet to get you where you want to go. Learn more about the most common foot problems that can affect your foot and ankle.
Many different foot problems can affect the foot and ankle. You rely on your feet to get you where you want to go. Learn more about the most common foot problems that can affect your foot and ankle.
Shin Splints Exercises
Photos of shin splints - medial tibial stress syndrome exercises.
Photos of shin splints - medial tibial stress syndrome exercises.
How to Give a Foot Massage
Learning how to give a foot massage is not hard. Pounding the pavement day in and day out can take its toll on your feet. Whether you have been standing at a trade show, standing in a research lab or standing at the front of a classroom, your feet need a rest. Learn how to give a great foot massage.
Learning how to give a foot massage is not hard. Pounding the pavement day in and day out can take its toll on your feet. Whether you have been standing at a trade show, standing in a research lab or standing at the front of a classroom, your feet need a rest. Learn how to give a great foot massage.
5 Tips to Fix Your Aching Feet
If you have pain in your feet even before the work day is over, there may be some simple changes you can make that will help get rid of your foot pain. Below are five tips to help fix your aching feet.
If you have pain in your feet even before the work day is over, there may be some simple changes you can make that will help get rid of your foot pain. Below are five tips to help fix your aching feet.
How to Have Pretty Feet
To have pretty feet, you do not always have to go to the salon. With a small amount of time and effort, you can give yourself a fabulous foot makeover. Set the mood for relaxation by putting on your favorite CD and lighting a candle. It is time to find out how to have pretty feet.
To have pretty feet, you do not always have to go to the salon. With a small amount of time and effort, you can give yourself a fabulous foot makeover. Set the mood for relaxation by putting on your favorite CD and lighting a candle. It is time to find out how to have pretty feet.
Compartment Syndrome
Pain after an injury is not uncommon, but if the pain seems out of proportion to the injury and there is a significant amount of swelling (edema) you may have a condition called compartment syndrome. Compartment syndromes can be acute (sudden onset) or chronic (long term problem). Learn more about compartment syndromes.
Pain after an injury is not uncommon, but if the pain seems out of proportion to the injury and there is a significant amount of swelling (edema) you may have a condition called compartment syndrome. Compartment syndromes can be acute (sudden onset) or chronic (long term problem). Learn more about compartment syndromes.
High Heel Shoes and Sex?
With all of the talk about bunions, corns, hammer toes and neuromas, is there anything good about wearing high heel shoes? The answer might be more interesting than you think. Find out more about high heel shoes and sex.
With all of the talk about bunions, corns, hammer toes and neuromas, is there anything good about wearing high heel shoes? The answer might be more interesting than you think. Find out more about high heel shoes and sex.
Subtalar Joint
Definition of Subtalar Joint with Photo
Definition of Subtalar Joint with Photo
High Heels Bad for Body
Wearing high heels can be very fashionable and may make you feel taller, but at what price? High heels can cause some foot problems and exacerbate foot problems that you already have. Your feet are not the only body parts to suffer from wearing high heels. Leg and back pain are common complaints from those who wear high heels. Learn more about how wearing high heels can affect your whole body.
Wearing high heels can be very fashionable and may make you feel taller, but at what price? High heels can cause some foot problems and exacerbate foot problems that you already have. Your feet are not the only body parts to suffer from wearing high heels. Leg and back pain are common complaints from those who wear high heels. Learn more about how wearing high heels can affect your whole body.
Plantar Fasciitis
Heel pain is a very common problem that leads to many trips to the podiatrist’s office. A significant number of people will experience heel pain during their lifetime. The most common form of heel pain is known as plantar fasciitis.
Heel pain is a very common problem that leads to many trips to the podiatrist’s office. A significant number of people will experience heel pain during their lifetime. The most common form of heel pain is known as plantar fasciitis.
Shin Splints
Shin splints are now known as medial tibial stress syndrome. Learn what the causes, signs and symptoms and treatments are for shin splints/medial tibial stress syndrome.
Shin splints are now known as medial tibial stress syndrome. Learn what the causes, signs and symptoms and treatments are for shin splints/medial tibial stress syndrome.
Metatarsophalangeal Joint
Definition of metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) with photo.
Definition of metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) with photo.
How to Fit Shoes
Does the shoe fit? Shoes can either help with foot problems or have the potential to cause foot problems. We have come along way since the time of using x-rays to help with fitting shoes. People are no longer subjected to x-ray radiation when trying on shoes. There are several ways to help get your feet into a properly fitting pair of shoes. Learn more about how to fit shoes.
Does the shoe fit? Shoes can either help with foot problems or have the potential to cause foot problems. We have come along way since the time of using x-rays to help with fitting shoes. People are no longer subjected to x-ray radiation when trying on shoes. There are several ways to help get your feet into a properly fitting pair of shoes. Learn more about how to fit shoes.
Correct-Size Shoes
So what do you think, are people wearing the correct-size shoes? I think we have all been in a pair of shoes that were either too small or too large at some point in our lives. Foot problems can occur from wearing shoes that do not fit. The following article looks at research studies that attempt to answer the question, "Does the shoe fit?" If you are feeling some pressure from your shoes, learn more about how to fit shoes and foot care.
So what do you think, are people wearing the correct-size shoes? I think we have all been in a pair of shoes that were either too small or too large at some point in our lives. Foot problems can occur from wearing shoes that do not fit. The following article looks at research studies that attempt to answer the question, "Does the shoe fit?" If you are feeling some pressure from your shoes, learn more about how to fit shoes and foot care.
Do You Need a Podiatrist?
Many times the problems in your feet and ankles go away with time, rest, ice, anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS) and shoegear changes. Sometimes those problems won't go away, and that's when you probably need a podiatrist's help and expertise.
Many times the problems in your feet and ankles go away with time, rest, ice, anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS) and shoegear changes. Sometimes those problems won't go away, and that's when you probably need a podiatrist's help and expertise.
Proximal Phalanx
Definition of proximal phalanx with photo.
Definition of proximal phalanx with photo.
Pregnancy & Foot Pain
With a baby on the way, there are a million things to think about. The last thing you want to worry about when you are pregnant is your feet, but pregnancy can lead to problems that affect your feet and legs. There are things you can do to help stop or lessen the problems. The causes, treatments and preventive tips for common foot problems during pregnancy are discussed.
With a baby on the way, there are a million things to think about. The last thing you want to worry about when you are pregnant is your feet, but pregnancy can lead to problems that affect your feet and legs. There are things you can do to help stop or lessen the problems. The causes, treatments and preventive tips for common foot problems during pregnancy are discussed.
Forefoot
Definition of forefoot with photo.
Definition of forefoot with photo.
10 Tips for a Safe Pedicure
Feeling the need for some rest, relaxation and a little pampering? A visit to a pedicure salon may be on your list of things to do. If so, you need to read the following 10 tips before you go.
Feeling the need for some rest, relaxation and a little pampering? A visit to a pedicure salon may be on your list of things to do. If so, you need to read the following 10 tips before you go.
Metatarus Primus Varus
Definition of the foot health term metatarus primus varus
Definition of the foot health term metatarus primus varus
Medial Cuneiform
Definition of medial cuneiform and photo.
Definition of medial cuneiform and photo.
Hallux
Definition of hallux with photo.
Definition of hallux with photo.
Intermediate Cuneiform
Definition of intermediate cuneiform with photo.
Definition of intermediate cuneiform with photo.
How to Find a Podiatrist
If you are having a foot problem, finding a competent and trustworthy podiatrist (a doctor that specializes in the foot and ankle) is an important step in getting the treatment you need. Information is available to help guide you in choosing a podiatrist. Learn more about this important decision and how to find a podiatrist.
If you are having a foot problem, finding a competent and trustworthy podiatrist (a doctor that specializes in the foot and ankle) is an important step in getting the treatment you need. Information is available to help guide you in choosing a podiatrist. Learn more about this important decision and how to find a podiatrist.
Sesamoids
Definition of sesamoids with photo.
Definition of sesamoids with photo.
Talus Definition
Definition of talus with photo.
Definition of talus with photo.
Ankle Joint
Definition of ankle joint with photo.
Definition of ankle joint with photo.
Cuboid
Definition of cuboid with photo.
Definition of cuboid with photo.
Sports Massage
Sports massage is reported to have many beneficial effects in athletes. Sports massage can be used pre-performance, post-performance, during training or for rehabilitation. Athletes of all levels may benefit from sports massage. If you are looking for a way to improve your athletic performance then sports massage may be for you. Learn more about the possible performance enhancing effects of sports massage.
Sports massage is reported to have many beneficial effects in athletes. Sports massage can be used pre-performance, post-performance, during training or for rehabilitation. Athletes of all levels may benefit from sports massage. If you are looking for a way to improve your athletic performance then sports massage may be for you. Learn more about the possible performance enhancing effects of sports massage.
Second Metatarsal
Definition of second metatarsal with photo.
Definition of second metatarsal with photo.
Distal Phalanx
Definition of distal phalanx with photo.
Definition of distal phalanx with photo.
Calcaneus
Definition of calcaneus with photo.
Definition of calcaneus with photo.
Tarsal Bones
Definition of tarsal bones with photo.
Definition of tarsal bones with photo.
Tibia
Definition of tibia with photo.
Definition of tibia with photo.
Cuneiforms
Definition of cuneiforms with photo.
Definition of cuneiforms with photo.
Fibula
Definition of fibula with photo.
Definition of fibula with photo.
Compressed Air Foot Massage
Compressed air foot massage was used in a research study to help treat diabetic foot ulcers. Over a lifetime, a person diagnosed with diabetes has a 15 to 25 percent chance of developing a foot ulcer (open sore). Some foot ulcers can take a long time to heal. Compressed air foot massage is not a new treatment, but it has gained attention as a possible way to help decrease the time it takes to heal a diabetic foot ulcer. Learn more about compressed air foot massage.
Compressed air foot massage was used in a research study to help treat diabetic foot ulcers. Over a lifetime, a person diagnosed with diabetes has a 15 to 25 percent chance of developing a foot ulcer (open sore). Some foot ulcers can take a long time to heal. Compressed air foot massage is not a new treatment, but it has gained attention as a possible way to help decrease the time it takes to heal a diabetic foot ulcer. Learn more about compressed air foot massage.
Navicular
Definition of navicular with photo.
Definition of navicular with photo.
Midfoot
Definition of midfoot with photo.
Definition of midfoot with photo.
Lateral Cuneiform
Definition of lateral cuneiform with photo.
Definition of lateral cuneiform with photo.
Phalanges
Definition of phalanges with photo.
Definition of phalanges with photo.
Joint - Articulation
Definition of joint with photo.
Definition of joint with photo.
Middle Phalanx
Definition of middle phalanx with photo.
Definition of middle phalanx with photo.
Tarsometatarsal Joints
Definition of tarsometatarsal joints and photo.
Definition of tarsometatarsal joints and photo.
Bunion
Definition of bunion.
Definition of bunion.
First Metatarsal
Definition of first metatarsal with photo.
Definition of first metatarsal with photo.
Fourth Metatarsal
Definition of fourth metatarsal with photo.
Definition of fourth metatarsal with photo.
Third Metatarsal
Definition of third metatarsal and photo.
Definition of third metatarsal and photo.
Rutoside
The definition of rutoside (rutin).
The definition of rutoside (rutin).
Podiatry & Foot Health - Articles
An index of Articles for the Podiatry & Foot Health guide site.
An index of Articles for the Podiatry & Foot Health guide site.
Rearfoot
Definition of rearfoot with photo.
Definition of rearfoot with photo.
Podiatry & Foot Health - HowTos
An index of HowTos for the Podiatry & Foot Health guide site.
An index of HowTos for the Podiatry & Foot Health guide site.
Fascia
Definition of fascia.
Definition of fascia.