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Find expert articles from physical therapists and podiatrists to help understand, diagnose, and treat different foot health issues such as plantar fasciitis, bunions, flat feet, and more.

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Imagine the constant sensation of your feet on fire. Every step feels like walking on hot coals; even gentle pressure sends a searing pain through your soles. This is the reality f

December 18, 2024

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February 17, 2023

What Is Metatarsalgia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and More Metatarsalgia simply means pain in the metatarsals and is a relatively common condition, though it can still significantly reduce the quality of life. This terminology reflects how complex and difficu

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Plantar fasciitis

February 17, 2023

How to Massage Plantar Fasciitis: Best Techniques and Tools Plantar fasciitis remains a common cause of foot and heel pain. While there are many things to avoid with plantar fasciitis, massage is not one. Along with exercises for plantar fasciitis heel pain,

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Plantar fasciitis

February 17, 2023

Plantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, and More The latest research is showing that plantar fasciitis consists of small micro-tears and thickening in the plantar fascia itself (the band of soft tissue that makes up the arch of the foot) and is most

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Plantar fasciitis

February 17, 2023

8 Best Plantar Fasciitis Exercises for Strength, Flexibility & Mobility Plantar fasciitis is an overuse injury leading to micro-tears of the plantar fascia. The primary and most common cause of plantar fasciitis is the repetitive strain placed on the foot due to several r

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February 15, 2023

Overpronation vs. Underpronation: Similarities and Differences Everyone that walks pronates. Pronation is the normal movement of the foot as we ambulate from place to place and refers to the side-to-side movement of the foot. Sometimes, this normal pattern can be

Woman massaging painful Tailor's Bunion

February 10, 2023

Tailor’s Bunion: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment A tailor's bunion, also called a bunionette, is a growth on the outside of the foot at the base of the last 5th metatarsal bone (pinky toe). A tailor's bunion looks like a swollen, hard bump on the ou

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December 22, 2022

Hallux Rigidus—Common Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Hallux rigidus quite literally translates to a rigid big toe. It’s a type of degenerative arthritis that affects the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint of your big toe, causing significant pain and stiff

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December 7, 2022

Heel Spurs: An Overview of Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments A heel spur is a bony protrusion on the heel, which is usually felt in the middle of the underside of the heel. It is a common condition and is often the cause of heel pain, as the spur eventually lea

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August 17, 2022

Is Plantar Fibroma Surgery Even Worth It?Plantar fibromas are not common. When they occur, they cause pain and discomfort in the foot arch, warranting treatment. Treating plantar fibroma is relatively easy. With non-conservative methods, you