What to Know About a Broken Toe
What to Know About a Broken ToeTrauma to the foot, especially the toes, can occur in many ways. Banging them, stubbing them, or dropping something on them are a few different ways this trauma can occur. Given the fact that toes are positioned in front of the feet,...Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar FasciitisPlantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. The plantar fascia is the thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. When this band of connective tissue becomes inflamed, plantar fasciitis occurs. Fortunately, this...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 specializes in 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 complete four years of training in a...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...Join The Community Forum
