Ankle and Feet Issues and Care Tips: A Podiatry Blog

Everything Runners Need to Know About Flat Feet

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Runners, naturally enough, need to take better care of their feet than the rest of the population. Unfortunately, they’re also more likely to develop foot-related problems, or suffer from pre-existing issues that wouldn’t have been of much concern if they’d never started hitting the streets to begin with. One of those conditions is flat feet, and it’s one that runners need to know about. Here’s a quick overview of everything you need to know.…

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Take These 4 Steps to Increase Circulation to Your Feet and Avoid Ingrown Toenails

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Ingrown toenails can be caused by many factors, including poor circulation to the feet. This is a problem that can also lead to issues such as varicose veins and swollen ankles, but it’s also one of the easiest problems to work against. If you want to reduce your likelihood of developing ingrown toenails, take the steps listed below to ensure that circulation to your feet improves. 1. Keep Your Feet Warm…

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3 Things to Know About Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

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If you are experiencing pain in your feet or ankles, you might have a nerve condition in your foot called tarsal tunnel syndrome. This condition is affected by the nerves and tendons along the tarsal tunnel, which goes from the foot to the ankle bone. Here are some things to know about this medical condition. There Are Many Different Causes Tarsal tunnel syndrome can be caused by injuries, genetics, and certain foot conditions.…

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