Exercise


Aging Feet, what to expect

Tuesday, December 5th, 2006

Over time, your feet become wider and longer and the natural padding under your heel and forefoot thins. Years of standing and walking flatten your arches and stiffen your feet and ankles.
If you wear high heels — shoes with a heel 2 inches or higher — your feet slide forward in your shoe, redistributing your […]

Sprained Ankle

Tuesday, December 5th, 2006

A sprain is a twisting injury to the ankle. The stretching or even tearing of the ligaments that hold the ankle and foot bones in place causes pain and injury. Ligaments are an elastic structure that usually stretch to the limit and then go back to their normal position. When the ligament is forced beyond […]

Exercise for the feet

Monday, October 16th, 2006

Just as our body needs exercise to stay healthy and function properly, since our feet are part of our body, they also need to be exercised. The best exercise for your feet is to walk bare feet on the grass, but barring that option here are a few other exercises that you can do to […]

Diabetes and Your Feet

Sunday, October 15th, 2006

Did you know that about one in five people with diabetes enters the hospital for foot problems? In fact, many people with diabetes have mild to severe nerve damage. This can cause diminished feeling in the feet. As a result, you may not feel cuts, scratches, and breaks in the skin on your feet. These […]

Fun and interesting foot facts

Wednesday, October 11th, 2006

3 out of 4 people in the US experience serious foot problems but only a small percentage is born with foot problems.
Each foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments and 19 muscles. A quarter of all the bones in your body are in your feet.
Walking is the best exercise for your feet, contributing […]

Cracked dry heels

Wednesday, September 27th, 2006

Dry cracking heels (xeorosis) is a condition of thickening and fissuring (cracking of the bottom part of the heels). This is a very common problem and in most people it is only a nuisance and a cosmetic problem. But when the problem persists, especially in diabetes or people with impaired vascular sufficiency, this can lead […]

Foot blisters

Friday, September 22nd, 2006

Blisters are small swelling of the skin containing watery fluid caused by friction. The body responds to the friction by producing fluid which builds up beneath the part of the skin being rubbed, causing pressure and pain.
Blisters are a common problem with athletes wearing in new shoes. They are also a common problem for […]

Swelling during pregnancy, edema

Thursday, September 21st, 2006

Usually swollen feet don’t indicate a problem, but it can signal preeclampsia. If the swelling appears abruptly or if you notice that you are also getting swelling in your hands at the same time, call your health-care provider immediately! Preeclampsia is a type of pregnancy-related high blood pressure than can be very dangerous.
Feet are particularly […]

Treating swollen feet, Swelling, edema

Saturday, September 16th, 2006

Swollen feet, sometimes called edema, is a condition where the muscles in the feet have an excessive buildup of fluid. Gravity pulls the fluid to your ankles and feet.
Swelling can be a symptom of a serious underlying problem, be it a sports injury, pregnancy, heart disease, fluid retention, kidney problems or another condition. If your […]

Planter Fasciitis

Friday, September 15th, 2006

The most common reason for foot pain is planter fasciitis, or heel pain. Sometimes referred to as heel spur syndrome, planter fasciitis can be present with or without an actual bony spur.
Stepping down on the foot, especially just getting up in the morning or after sitting for an extended time, can cause immediate shooting planter […]