If you have stinky feet, that means it’s time to start investing in a foot care regime, as your feet are suffering from a combination of sweat and bacteria. Make sure to wash your feet thoroughly, including in between the toes. A pumice stone is ideal for helping to remove any dirt or...

Unfortunately, ankle injuries are very common in the sport of netball.  An ankle sprain occurs when the ligaments that connect bone to bone tear apart. Prophylactic tape and bracing can be used in order to prevent ankle sprains. There are different benefits that come along...

Having toenail fungus can be very painful and it may lead to many different problems. Although you may be tempted to use medication to treat the fungus, you should consult with a doctor before doing so. You can also use creams and ointments in order to treat the fungus on your toe....

What is the Achilles Tendon?

The Achilles tendon is a tendon that connects the lower leg muscles and calf to the heel of the foot. It is the strongest tendon in the human body and is essential for making movement possible. Because this tendon is such an integral part of the body, any injuries to...

When the tendon at the bottom of the foot becomes inflamed and painful, plantar fasciitis occurs. There are risk factors that may make you more susceptible to getting plantar fasciitis. Some of these factors include being a female and being overweight. If your job requires you to stand...

Feet tend to sweat more in the summer, and they also become more susceptible to infections such as Athlete’s foot. Athlete's Foot is a fungal infection that makes feet dry, flaky, and itchy. A simple treatment for Athlete’s foot is to moisturize your feet with urea cream....

Flat foot is a condition commonly caused by a dysfunction of the posterior tibial tendon, a tendon of the ankle. Other factors that can increase the risk of flat feet include, “high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, previous surgery or trauma, rheumatoid arthritis, and exposure to...

One of the most common injuries among young soccer players is heel pain. This is often the result of a condition called apophystis, which is also known as Sever's Disease. This condition occurs when there is inflammation of the heel plate of the heel bone. In younger players, this area has...

Now that it is time for kids to go back-to-school, they may need a new pair of shoes before they start the new school year. It is important that you assist your child in picking out a new pair of shoes for school, because wearing proper-fitting shoes is key to the health of your feet....

Working out at the gym can be one important way to maintain good physical health.  When exercising in public places, however, there is always an elevated risk of coming into contact with bacteria and viruses that are new to our own personal immune system.  Plantar warts are one of the...

Plantar fasciitis is a foot condition that particularly causes a great deal of pain in the heel area.

Some patients have described the pain as stabbing and is typically felt in the morning, when first getting out of bed.

You may also experience pain with this condition if you stand or sit for...

Sneakers are arguably the most important piece of equipment for an athlete. You should always be sure to get rid of shoes that are "past their prime." Shoes that need to be thrown out will have a loss of counter support and a worn out midsole. When shopping for new shoes, you should...