Sever’s Disease
Sever’s DiseaseSever’s disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis is a common bone disorder that occurs during childhood. The disease is defined as an inflammation of the growth plate in the heel. When a child has a growth spurt, his heel bone grows...What is a Podiatrist?
What is a Podiatrist?A podiatrist is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine who treats the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. If you are having any pain, injuries, or abnormalities in these areas, it is best that you seek help from a podiatrist. Podiatrists...Solutions for Cracked Heels
Solutions for Cracked HeelsCracked heels can make life very frustrating and embarrassing when displaying the bare feet. Aside from being unpleasing to the eye, they can also tear stockings and socks and wear out shoes at a faster rate. When severe, cracked...Dealing with Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
Dealing with Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle Stress fractures are small breaks in the bone that are caused by repetitive stress. They typically occur due to overuse, forcing the bones of the foot or ankle to continually absorb the full impact of each step...Elderly and their Feet
Elderly and their FeetWhile proper foot care is important for everybody, senior citizens have the tendency to be more susceptible to certain foot conditions. The elderly should therefore be well informed about any problems that may arise and about what they can do to...Join The Community Forum
