Arch pain is caused by an increase in activities.
Arch pain may be often caused by doing too much of a particular activity too fast. A sudden increase in activity may also cause arch pain during the middle or end of a season or a conditioning...
View ArticleCommon foot and ankle Injuries resulting from running.
Common Factors That Cause Running Injuries Factors associated with running injuries: • poor foot alignment mechanics • strength and flexibility issues • incorrect shoe gear • over training • terrain...
View ArticleSix Ways to Prevent Foot Pain and Injury
Six Ways to Prevent Foot Pain and Injury Foot pain and aching joints can often be improved with simple exercises aimed at increasing strength and flexibility. Much in the same way that athletes stretch...
View ArticlePlantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis
Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is perhaps the most common source of heel pain and is caused by damage to the ligament on the bottom of the foot. The plantar fascia ligament connects the front of...
View ArticleFoot Care: Sneaker Buying Tips For Runners And Walkers
Sneaker Buying Tips For Runners And Walkers Properly fitting footwear is crucial to good foot health and the prevention of pain and injury. With so many different styles, sizes and designs it can be...
View ArticleRheumatoid Arthritis In The Foot And Ankle
Rheumatoid Arthritis In The Foot And Ankle Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease affecting multiple joints throughout the body and can cause debilitating pain. More than 90% of those who...
View ArticleGanglion Cysts Can Cause Foot Nerve Pain
Ganglion Cysts Can Cause Foot Nerve Pain Ganglion Cysts are fluid-filled sacs that frequently present themselves on the top of the foot or ankle. They are often round or oval-shaped and contain fluid...
View ArticleSports Medicine
Sports Medicine focuses on prevention and addresses treatment. Overuse injury or pain from physical activities that strain muscle groups, bones (stress fractures, shin splints), tendons, and...
View ArticleHeel Spurs
The heel bone is the largest bone in the foot and absorbs the most amount of shock and pressure. A bone spur develops as an abnormal growth of the heel bone. Calcium deposits form when the plantar...
View ArticleArch Pain
About Arch Pain Arch pain (often referred to as arch strain) is an inflammation and/or burning sensation at the arch of the foot. Symptoms of Arch Pain The plantar fascia is a broad band of fibrous...
View ArticleSolutions to Alleviate Foot Pain During Pregnancy
News Release For Immediate Release The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Offers Solutions to Alleviate Foot Pain During Pregnancy June 18, 2015 | Newburgh, NY — The majority of...
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