For Patients Suffering Flatfoot: Do Not Wait to Seek Help Early diagnosis and treatment can lead to improved outcomes. Early diagnosis and treatment for adults suffering from a painful fallen foot arch, or adult-acquired flatfoot, is key to increase improved long-term...
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11/23/2016 12:14:17 PM
Foot Push-Up Test Take this simple test to check how well your arches are performing their important functions. In bare feet, stand facing a kitchen counter. Place your palms on the counter with slight pressure. Stand with your back straight, and lift one foot o...
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11/23/2016 12:12:43 PM
Cosmetic Foot Surgery: Fashion’s Pandora’s Box? Foot and ankle surgeons warn against taking part in growing surgery trend. Getting excited over a snazzy pair of Jimmy Choo stilettos is one thing—having your feet surgically altered to wear them is another. As extreme a...
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11/23/2016 12:10:52 PM
Big Toe Injuries Can Be More Problematic Than You Think Surgeons warn—don’t underestimate an injured or broken toe. Big toe, great toe or the medical term "hallux"—whatever you call that first toe of yours, it is an important digit you do not want to injure, because ...
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11/23/2016 12:04:01 PM
Big Relief Is in Sight for a Painful Big Toe While many people give little thought to their big toes, many others are plagued by a painful condition that limits or eventually totally restricts movement of that all-important toe (digit). Once the big toe starts to hurt, it is...
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11/23/2016 11:58:52 AM
Make Your Feet Smile This Sandal Season When summer hits, we are guaranteed at least three solid months of wearing sandals. Seeing your feet exposed may raise questions as to what could be ailing your feet. To help keep your feet healthy and happy for the summer and beyond, ...
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11/9/2016 4:22:02 PM
Winter's Balancing Act The wrong boot could lead to ankle and foot injuries. Winter’s popular women’s boots typically feature tall, spiked heels and narrow, pointed toes. These boots can make your feet unstable on snow- and ice-covered surfaces. A stylish low-heel...
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11/9/2016 4:18:46 PM
Summer Vacation Tips for Healthy Feet Ouch! Nothing ruins a summer vacation faster than a painful or injured foot. From the airport to your hotel room, there are steps you can take to prevent foot and ankle pain and injury. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons of...
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11/9/2016 4:10:21 PM
Simple Precautions Can Keep You on the Trails This Fall Even the most avid outdoor enthusiasts don’t realize just how much stress and strain they put on their feet and ankles during autumn hikes. Those long, vigorous walks on uneven terrain may be fun, but without proper car...
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11/9/2016 2:34:46 PM
Keep Your Feet Safe at the Gym in the New Year Don’t let foot injuries keep you from your fitness resolutions. ( View Full-Size Version ) In the New Year, don't forget to keep your feet in tip-top shape while following through with your resolutions to get...
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11/9/2016 2:16:10 PM
Is Getting in Shape Your New Year's Resolution? Each year, the New Year’s resolution to shed those extra pounds spikes attendance at gyms, draws runners, walkers and bikers to the roads and trails and finds us cleaning the dust from our home workout equipment. “No pain, no g...
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11/9/2016 1:23:13 PM
For Many, Winter Is Fall Season Ankle fractures occur frequently from ice-related falls. With the hectic pace of the holidays, serious injuries from ice-related falls inevitably occur. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) reports that falls on icy s...
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11/9/2016 1:03:52 PM
Foot and Ankle Surgeons Offer Safety Tips for Hikers Lack of preparation and insufficient gear may increase risk for pain and injury. In the United States, more than 38 million people annually go hiking, and the popular recreational activity has recently seen increas...
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11/9/2016 12:59:49 PM
Fix Feet First Before Weight Loss Resolutions Many of the estimated 70 million obese Americans are trapped in a life-threatening cycle: Obesity aggravates foot problems, like heel pain and flat feet; sore feet make it hard to exercise and lose weight; and without exercise, o...
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11/9/2016 12:56:25 PM
Stress Fractures and Other Foot Injuries Increase in Winter Weather American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons urges safety. As temperatures dip across the United States, the prospect of a long winter and slippery conditions is at the forefront of everyone's mind...
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11/9/2016 11:56:36 AM