Preventing Blisters

Feet outside

Picture this — you’ve finally decided to take your new pair of shoes on a test drive. You feel elated at first, but that feeling quickly fades away, giving way to a sharp pain — blisters! Blisters are an all-too-common ailment that affects kids and adults alike. And while they do heal on their own,…

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What Is Athletes Foot?

Feet wearing socks, and shoes.

Athlete’s foot, or tinea pedis, is a common and uncomfortable fungal infection of the feet that causes itching, scaling, and redness of the skin on the soles of the feet and between the toes. Dermatophytes cause it; microscopic fungi that grow in warm, moist areas of the body — such as under your nails and…

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Are Orthotics Worth It?

Shoes with orthotics

Orthotics are fantastic; they can ease pain and prevent it before it occurs and make your day-to-day life much more comfortable so the simple answer is yes! Orthotics are definitely worth it. Orthotics have been used successfully to treat a whole variety of foot problems and improve comfort for centuries now; the theory and practice,…

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All You Need To Know About Hammertoes

Toes and feet on the beach

Hammertoes are a common foot deformity caused by prolonged wearing of shoes. They usually start out as a minor toe problem with little to no pain, but they worsen over time. Hammertoes are most commonly seen in females because their footwear is usually the culprit for their condition. What Causes Hammertoes? If you have hammertoes,…

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