What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease in which certain cells of the immune system malfunction and attack healthy joints. RA causes inflammation in the lining (synovium) of joints, most often the joints of the hands and feet. The signs of in...
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1/10/2018 1:21:03 PM
Start the New Year on the Right Foot Say Goodbye to Ingrown Toenails Swapping Foot Fractures for Vitamin D Winter Tips for Diabetic Foot Care
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12/17/2020 12:33:50 PM
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
Football players can receive injuries to the foot and ankle due to running, side-to-side cutting or from direct trauma, such as from another player during a tackle. They should be aware of the following risks: Inversion ankle sprains can damage the ankle ligaments and ...
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1/10/2018 12:00:16 PM
The running and side-to-side cutting in lacrosse are common causes of injuries to the foot and ankle. Lacrosse players should be aware of the following risks: Inversion ankle sprains can damage the ankle ligaments and can also be associated with peroneal tendon injur...
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1/10/2018 12:31:46 PM
Avoid Sprains & Fractures This Summer 10 Tips for Healthy Outdoor Feet Don’t Let Bunions Sideline You
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6/27/2016 5:22:58 PM
Don't Invite Gout to Your Holiday Feasts Ice-Related Falls Can Wreak Havoc on Ankles Keep Your Feet Safe at the Gym in the New Year Five Tips for Healthy Holiday Feet
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12/18/2018 4:30:16 PM
Back-to-School Soccer Season Prime time for foot and ankle injuries. Parents and coaches should think twice before coaxing young, injury-prone soccer players to "play through" foot and ankle pain, according to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. "Skeleta...
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1/10/2018 2:41:16 PM
Prepare for Spring Walkathons to Avoid Foot & Ankle Injuries Is Foot Pain Ruining Your Golf Swing? Foot Health Facts on Children’s Foot Conditions How Smoking Affects Bone Healing
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3/15/2018 1:21:15 PM
Watch for Heel Pain After Coming Out of Hibernation Keep Kids’ Feet & Ankles Safe During Spring Sports Foot Fractures Can Signal Osteoporosis Take the Foot Push-Up Test
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3/22/2017 1:30:18 PM
What Is Flatfoot? Flatfoot is often a complex disorder, with diverse symptoms and varying degrees of deformity and disability. There are several types of flatfoot, all of which have one characteristic in common: partial or total collapse (loss) of the arch. Other characte...
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1/10/2018 11:42:17 AM
What Is a Neuroma? A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that may develop in various parts of the body. The most common neuroma in the foot is a Morton’s neuroma, which occurs between the third and fourth toes. It is sometimes referred to as an intermetatarsal neuroma....
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7/28/2021 1:05:01 PM
Staying Safe & Strong Amid COVID-19 Watch for Heel Pain with Spring Activities Don't Let Foot Pain Ruin Your Golf Swing Keep Kids' Spring and Summer Sports Injury Free
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3/23/2020 11:24:28 AM
What Is a Fifth Metatarsal Fracture? Fifth metatarsal fractures (breaks) are common foot foot injuries. The fifth metatarsal is the long bone on the outside of the foot that connects to the little toe. Two types of fractures that often occur in the fifth metatarsal are: ...
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6/17/2021 5:08:53 PM
5 Tips to Prevent Common Holiday Foot Problems The holiday season is one of the most joyful times of year, but it can also lead to aching feet. One source of seasonal foot pain is gout, a type of arthritis exacerbated by consuming too much of certain holiday foods and bevera...
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12/7/2021 1:11:50 PM