It is easy to be confused by the difference between prescriptive versus non-prescription or over-the counter orthotics, given the number of choices available to consumers. If you are suffering from foot discomfort or pain, it is no small matter to decide.
When we get home at the end of the workday, one of the first things that many of us do is take off our shoes. We might also rub the bottom of our feet to try releasing their tension and aches. But if you rub one of your feet because you are experiencing ongoing soreness …
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Broken Ankle: What is it? A painful condition, broken ankles can prevent you from walking and doing many everyday activities. It is different from a sprain, which is the result of ripped or torn ligaments, but no broken bones. A break in the ankle means a fracture in one or more of three bones which …
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As I have noted previously, a bunion is a condition that develops gradually over time, either when the big or little toe starts deviating its position inward, towards the other toes, pushing out your first or fifth metatarsal bone to make a bunion (or bunionette) on the side of your foot. In addition to discomfort …
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Corns and bunions are distinct feet issues. Corns are a skin issue that occur on top of, or between toes. Bunions are a bone issue that usually form behind the big toe. Corns: What Are They? A corn is a hard layer of dead skin that forms over a bone bump, usually on top of …
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If you work standing up all day, you know how challenging this can be for your feet, as well as your legs and back. No matter what you do, no matter what industry you are in, prolonged standing can compromise your health. The most common problems associated with prolonged standing are various forms of lower-body …
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It is often tempting to buy clothing that looks fashionable, even if it doesn’t fit properly. This is especially true with shoes. Now, with the convenience of online shopping, it is even easier to buy shoes that look good but which may not fit properly. Today, more young people and adults are wearing shoes that …
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Most of us don’t think of our posture until someone (like your Lansdale foot doctor) suggests that you may not hold yourself properly. What is Posture? Posture is essentially your body against gravity. It is how you hold your body upright while standing, sitting, and walking. Proper or good posture means training the body to …
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What are Flat Feet? A common condition, flat feet are at the root of many orthopedic diagnoses. In the simplest terms, it means the excessive inward collapse of the foot’s arch during weight bearing. If looking from the inside at an adult foot, you can see an upward curve in the middle. This upward curve …
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It is important to take foot pain seriously. If the pain is continuous or recurring, it is vital to seek help before that pain develops into a more serious injury. A 2014 survey from the American Podiatric Medical Association revealed that 77 percent of U.S. adults have experienced foot pain, but only a third of …
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