Natalia del Campo, PhD, and her team of researchers from France’s Gerontopole and the Center of Excellence in Neurodegeneration of Toulouse have hypothesized that slower walking speed may be linked to people with Alzheimer’s. Research suggests that there may be a... Read more
There are several systemic diseases, or diseases that affect the whole body, that either display symptoms in the feet or affect the health of the feet. Common systemic diseases that affect the overall health of the feet, and the patient’s ability to walk comfortably,... Read more
Walking barefoot, whether you’re outside or at inside, can help benefit your overall foot health. According to Patrick McKeon, professor at Ithaca College’s School of Health Sciences and Human Performance, muscles that normally wouldn’t be exercised are used, helping... Read more
Barefoot running is becoming a popular running trend that has been permeating through the running and jogging communities. The act of running without shoes changes more about the motions of your stride than you may think, and choosing to run without shoes is not the... Read more
Holland swimmer Claire Cebelak had allegedly endured the whole swimming season with a foot disorder, unaware that she had Plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is one of the more common heel pain ailments, and Cebelak had supposedly been swimming with inflamed feet and... Read more
Heel pain is a stressful condition that effects day to day activities. Running and walking causes stress on the heel because the heel is the part of the foot that hits the ground first. This means that the heel is taking on your entire weight. Diagnosis and treatments... Read more
In areas like Pembroke Pines, Florida, plantar warts are a common ailment as a result of the weather and wearing the wrong footwear. Plantar warts are contagious and can be prevented by keeping your feet clean and dry, especially in public areas like locker rooms or... Read more
Plantar warts are warts that are only found on the feet, hence the term “plantar”, which means “relating to the foot.” They are caused by the human papillomavirus, or HPV, and occur when this virus gets into open wounds on the feet. The warts themselves are hard bumps... Read more
Bunions are not always caused by shoes that don’t fit, but rather are an inherited foot problem. Big bumps that line the edge of the feet, bunions are treated by shoe accommodation, orthotics, bunion braces, and surgery. Surgery should be the last option to consider,... Read more
A bunion is an enlargement of the base joint of the toe that connects to the foot, often formed from a bony growth or a patch of swollen tissues, and is caused by the shifting of the big toe bone inward towards the other toes. This shift can cause a serious amount of... Read more
