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What Makes a Shoe Comfortable? Why can't most people buy comfortable shoes? Here are some savvy tips to help you the next time you are shoe shopping. Painful Lump In Your Arch? Could Be Plantar Fibromatosis Lumps in your arch can be scary. Often patients think they have some kind of cancer, but the most common arch nodule is actually plantar fibromatosis. This article discusses the prevalence, symptoms,and treatment options for this pain in the arch. Why is There an Epidemic of Heel Pain? Why is there an epidemic of heel pain in the US? Answers and timely tips to get better faster, and cheaper, without having to resort to voodoo tricks and potions. Help awaits your heel pain! Ugly Toenails Linked With Depression! New Treatments Are Hopeful! Toenail fungus or onychomycosis can cause feelings of depression is otherwise healthy people. Embarassing toenails can be treated with new laser therapy which has shown exciting positive results. There is hope even if you have suffered from toenail fungus for years! Huckabee Encourages Heath Reform at the APMA National Meeting Mike Huckabee adressed the APMA National convention and this is a summary opinion piece on his comments about health reform for all Americans as well as commentary from an experienced physician on the subject. Train Smarter in the Summer Heat! Hyponatremia kills endurance athletes every year. Train smarter and follow these hydration tips for successful summer running! When is a Bunion Not a Buinon? Many patient wait much too long to address the pain in their great toe joint. Often, by the time they seek help, their joint is destroyed and they need a much more invasive surgery to eliminate their pain. Hallux limitis is often misdiagnosed as a "bunion" or Hallux Valgus. This article will help you differentiate between the two foot problems and guide your treatment. What's In Your Training Bag? Advice for the Newbie Runner Your training bag is a great motivational tool for new runners, but what should it include? Here are some "getting started" tips for the new runner so yours runs can be stress free and safe! This is an excerpt from the book "If Your Running Feet Could Talk". Fat Parents Have Sick Children! As parents, most Americans are teaching their children poor eating and exercise habits. This is the first generation that is predicted to NOT live longer than their parents. Stand up and reverse this trend by teaching your children better habits for life! Bunion Surgery Revealed Bunion surgery is often veiled in misinformation and fear. This articles explains who should consider surgery, what to expect and realistic outcomes. Bunion surgery is usually quite successfual and should not be feared by those with pain in their feet every day. Got Cold Feet? Cold feet can be a symptom of much more serious diseases. Bottom line: If you are not impending marriage or haven't just finished a day of skiing, your cold feet are probably trying to tell you something! Listen to them! Don't ignore cold feet! See your podiatrist today! Forefoot Pain Got You Down? Ball of the foot pain is often misdiagnosed. An injury of the plantar plate is common and can require surgery if not addressed quickly. This article will help you understand this injury and encourages you to seek advice of a podiatrist if you are experiencing any of these symptoms. Heel Pain Slowing Your Runs? Heel pain is one of the most common running injuries. Here are some tips to diagnose and treat plantar fasciitis; and curb your heel pain on the run. Cold Weather Running Tips Cold weather running can make you stronger, but can be dangerous. Here are some common sense tips to braving the cold this winter. Got the Ball of Foot Pain Blues? Ball of foot pain a.k.a. metatarsalgia is a common problem with many different causes. Here are some simple cures for this common complaint that has people singing the blues! Got Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness? Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a common companion to distance runners. There are many theories for treatment and untimately prevention of this common post-race ailment. Let's discuss. Tips to Avoid Foot and Ankle Injuries From Winter Sports With the pounding and movements that feet, ankles and the Achilles and other tendons around the ankle endure, court sports such as basketball, racquetball and tennis present unique problems for athletes, whether they're NBA types or weekend warriors. But preparation and common sense go a long way toward prevention. How to Survive Thanksgiving Without Gaining Weight On Thanksgiving, stuffing yourself with turkey and pie while watching football is a patriotic tradition! Here are some tips to surviving the holiday without gaining that requisite 5 pounds. Barefoot Passengers in Disgusting Airports Going barefoot through security at the airport is not only disgusting but can be dangerous for your health. Find out why in this amusing, but deadly serious article. Wobbly Ankles? There is Hope For Chronic Instability Ankle instability is a common long-term condition that stems from an initial ankle sprain. This can be corrected even years after the initial injury. If you have wobbly ankles, seek help today! Surviving Injuries With A Twist! Surviving injuries takes a positive attitude and a cross-training or plan for relative rest! Here is a light-hearted look at surviving running injuries. Got Heel Pain? Heel pain a.k.a. plantar fasciitis is of epidemic proportion in the US adult population. Stop the pain cycle! Here are some insights to the diagnosis and treatment of this very common pain in the foot. If Misty May-Treanor Suffered an Achilles Tendon Rupture, So Can You! Misty May-Treanor suffered an Achilles tendon rupture while dancing. This article focuses on the prevention, early treatment and prognosis of these devastating injuries. Knee Pain Slowing Your Run to a Crawl? Patellafemoral syndrome is the most common running injury of the knee. Here are some simple tips to take the bite out of your knee pain and get you back on the run quickly! Running on Empty? There are general rules for injury prevention that must be followed to avoid loss of training due to injury. Consistency and gradual incremental increases in overall athletic stressors are the key to any successful training program. Here are 15 simple tips to help keep you injury free on the run! Are Flat Feet Normal in Children? Symptomatic flat feet in children should be treated. Most children will not "grow out of it" contrary to popular beliefs. If your child is having pain in their feet, help is on the way! 19 Tips To Running Faster! 19 tips to kick starting your running program and acheiving more success! The Truth About Children's Feet Proper care and treatment of the feet, beginning in childhood, will prevent many of the orthopedic foot and ankle problems seen in adults. Preventive medicine in the field of podiatric medicine is just as important to your child as it is in dentistry or general medicine. Here are some tips to evaluate your child's feet. Keep Your Kid Safe in Competitive Sports! Most athletic injuries can be prevented, especially in the adolescent competitive sports environment. Avoiding too much, too soon, too fast repetitive stress injuries by following these helpful tips! Pain in Your Knee Slowing Your Run? Knee pain from running? Here are some tips on trouble shooting this injury as well as successful treatment plans for biomechanically induced knee pain. 9 Answers to Your Foot Surgery Questions Foot surgery is scary! Here are some easy answers to common questions that should put your mind at ease! Solutions for Exercise-Induced Back Pain Back pain can be an indicator of a serious problem and can lead to a cascading injury that slows your running to a complete halt! Every time your feet hit the ground, the reacting shock is transferred up your legs to your hips and spine, and any biomechanical imbalance can ultimately cause lower back pain. There is help for your aching back! Oh My Aching Shins! Shin splints a.k.a. exercise-induced leg pain can really slow down your running program! It is important to keep in mind that shin splints, like most running injuries, are basically an overuse injury. Here are some tips to foil this common injury! How to Add Yards to Your Golf Swing By Addressing the Foundation: Your Feet! If you want to improve your swing, lower your handicap and decrease your stress level while playing golf; address your foundation - your feet! Do not ignore foot pain; it affects your entire game! Get Over It! Exercising Hurts Today should be the last day you try to use lame excuses to continue being fat, tired and a cardiac risk! Lose your excuses. Starting an exercise program can be a monumental challenge, but we are all up to it! Here are some great tips to get you started. I guarantee you will thank me in a few months when you are closer to your ideal self than you thought possible! Keeping Your Athlete Safe in the Summer Heat Heat-related illness claim young lives every year. Don't let your athlete be the sun's next victim! Follow these tips and discuss heat illness with your child athlete before it's too late! The Long Walk of Life Tips to help your feet last a lifetime or 75,000 miles whichever comes first! Deadly Nail Salons? Pedicures are becoming more and more dangerous due to poor sanitation practices and resistant bacteria. Save yourself! Follow these helpful tips to avoid a deadly pedicure! Stop Vacation Foot Pain in it's Tracks! Tips to make your feet vacation ready! Road Warrior Flight Cancelled by a Blood Clot! A discussion of the real risk of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) when trveling; diagnosis, treatment and tips for avoidance. Oh My Aching Butt! A comical look at a common pain in the butt, piriformis syndrome in marathon runners, with diagnosis and treatement options as well as tips for avoiding this common injury. No Need to Suffer From Bunion Pain...Good News On Bunion Surgery A light-hearted but serious look at bunion pain and treatment options. Killer Heels? Why women need to rethink their high heels and 21 tips for better foot health Wearing high heels changes the biomechanics of walking and can have an impact on the entire structure of the foot and the relationship of the knee to the ankle, as well as your lower back. Here are 21 steps (so to speak) you can take to minimize the damage from your killer heels! "Fit Flops" Better Looking Legs are a Walk in the Park? The "Fit Flop" is a quality update of the common flip flop sandal. They can actually decrease foot pain and increase strength in your legs. "Fit Flops" are a good alternative to the common flip-flop sandal but should be worn gradually and caution should be taken by those peolpe with foot-related problems. Prevention of Escalator Injuries.....Do Shoes Matter? Escalator injuries occur in younger children. Prevention is the key. If the parents are not supervising them closely, injuries can occur. There is no specific correlation between shoes and injuries; they occur even in the best of circumstances usually due to inattention and children's unsafe behavior. Parents need to be diligent about watching their children and following the guidelines to provide a safe ride for all children on escalators Chronic Ankle Instability From Simple Sprain? Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries. These can lead to life-long pain and disability if ignored and not rehabilitated properly. If you happen to fall down and go "Boom", have your ankle sprain evaluated by a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon to avoid life-long instability.