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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! 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. 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! 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. 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. 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! 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. 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! 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! The Long Walk of Life Tips to help your feet last a lifetime or 75,000 miles whichever comes first! 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! 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