Foot Care for Pregnant Women
Foot Care for Pregnant WomenThe natural weight that pregnant women gain causes their center of gravity to be completely altered. This causes them to have a new weight-bearing stance which adds pressure to the knees and feet. As a result, pregnant women often...
Two Tiny Bones Can Cause a Giant Pain
Two Tiny Bones Can Cause a Giant Pain Sesamoid bones are unique in that they are not connected to other bones (which is normally the case with bones). Sesamoids are either embedded in muscles or connected to tendons. The kneecap (patella bone) is the largest sesamoid...Sesamoiditis
SesamoiditisSesamoiditis is a condition in which the sesamoid bones in the forefoot become inflamed from physical activity. Sesamoid bones are bones that are not connected to other bones but are located in tendons or muscle. Two of these sesamoid bones are very small...
When to Visit a Podiatrist for Foot & Ankle Trauma
When to Visit a Podiatrist for Foot & Ankle TraumaThe feet and ankles can have a variety of issues that may lead to symptoms such as pain, swelling, or stiffness. These injuries can be caused by simple wear and tear on the body as we age or from incidents like...Join The Community Forum
