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An Overview of Haglund's Deformity
Last updated: 06/03/2021
Haglund's deformity is a seldom-heard term for a bony bump on the back of the heel bone, where your Achilles tendon attaches to your heel. The bump is often red and irritated...
Various Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis
Last updated: 06/03/2021
Plantar fasciitis is the bane of athletes everywhere and one of the most common orthopedic complaints. This condition results in either sharp or dull heel pain with every step...
How Psoriatic Arthritis Affects Feet
Last updated: 06/02/2021
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can involve the feet, from the heels to the toes. The effects can range from minor swelling and discomfort to debilitating damage that may become...
Hindfoot: Anatomy, Location, and Function
Last updated: 06/02/2021
The hindfoot, sometimes also referred to as the rearfoot, is the posterior region of the human foot as differentiated from the midfoot and the forefoot. The hindfoot area...
A 15-Minute Cardio Workout for When Your Body Just Needs to Move
Last updated: 06/02/2021
When you're stressful, adding an hour-long workout to the mix might make it even worse. But if you still want to move, a 15-minute cardio workout can be just what you need. So...
Healthy Weight, Nutrition, and Physical Activity
Last updated: 06/02/2021
Healthy Weight, Nutrition, and Physical Activity Eat More, Weigh Less? Eating fewer calories doesn’t necessarily mean eating less food. To be able to cut calories without eating...
5 Things That Make Your Plantar Fasciitis Worse
Last updated: 06/02/2021
Plantar fasciitis is a painful foot condition that is caused by inflammation of the thick band of tissue that connects your heel bone to your toes. Roughly two million people...
The Anatomy of the Foot and Common Foot Problems
Last updated: 06/01/2021
Your feet are made for walking—and running, jumping, balancing, climbing, and more. So it's no wonder that the human foot is complex. Believe it or not, your size sixes (or...
Causes of Hand and Foot Pain
Last updated: 06/01/2021
Pain in the hands and feet can result from problems with the joints, tendons, ligaments, or nerves. Symptoms can vary from deep aches, sharp pains, joint stiffness, swelling,...
Causes of Bone Spurs in Feet and Treatment
Last updated: 06/01/2021
A bone spur—or osteophyte—is an abnormal growth of bone that develops when the body tries to repair a problem. Bone spurs can occur in any bone but happen most frequently in...
