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How to Avoid Common Foot Problems on Vacation There are a number of foot injuries that occur when you go on vacation in the summertime. Many of these injuries stem from what should be a relaxing time. With a few simple precautions and an understanding of the conditions that cause the most trouble, you can avoid unnecessary suffering. Spring Shoe Shopping Doesn't Have To Spell Foot Pain Foot pain caused by new shoes is very common. Blisters, sprains and heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis don't have to go along with the spring and summer shoe seasons. These tips on summer shoe shopping will help women to avoid the common problems associated with a sping shoe shopping spree. Foot Doctors Say New Years Activities Can Cause Foot Pain At the beginning of every new year, people make resolutions to improve themselves and make new commitments to positive lifestyle changes. One of the most popular ways to do this is by taking up a new exercise weight-loss routine. This can lead to overuse injuries and foot pain that make it difficult to continue exercising. Sports Medicine Podiatrists recommend gradual increases in activity to prevent injury and stay healthy in the New Year. Preventing Painful Childhood Ingrown Toenails Ingrown toenails can be painful and dangerous. Unfortunately many children will hide this problem from their parents. Often kids will try to dig it out themselves and the toenail become infected. Parents can take some simple steps to teach their children how to prevent this painful problem. Causes and treatments of ingrown toenails in children are discussed. What is IT Band Syndrome in a Runner? Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome is the second most common overuse injury among endurance athletes. Also know as Iliotibial Band Syndrome, IT Band Syndrome, and ITBS, it is a common cause of knee pain in runners and cyclists. In fact, ITBS has been reported in up to 12% of distance runners. 10 Ways to Make a Marathon Painful Are you planning on running a marathon? Here is a look at the top ten things you can ruin your first marathon. Are Your Shoes Giving You Bunions? While shoes don't necessarily cause bunions, certain shoes can (and often do) make them much worse. Wearing shoes with high heels can significantly increase the stress on the big toe joint. All of that increased stress can lead to instability in the joints of the mid-foot that actually accelerates the speed with which a bunion forms. Morning First Step Heel Pain in a Runner Heel pain is common complaint in runners. Actually, heel pain is common in all people. 40% of all visits to podiatrists in the U.S. are because of heel pain. Of all of the different causes of heel pain, the vast majority is due to a condition known as plantar fasciitis. This is an inflammation in the band of tissue (the plantar fascia) that runs from the heel to the toes. Foot Pain Can Impact Business Productivity Many people are coming into my office to have their foot pain treated. When times get tough, it seems that people develop a sense of urgency to treat minor complaints such as heel pain, bunions, ingrown toenails and ankle pain.