Elderly and their FeetWhile proper foot care is important for everybody, senior citizens have the tendency to be more susceptible to certain foot conditions. The elderly should therefore be well informed about any problems that may arise and about what they can do to...
Healthy Feet Through Every Stage of AgingKeeping your feet healthy as you age can make them more comfortable and help you stay active. Aging can change the skin, muscles, and circulation. These changes may increase the chance of common foot problems. Wearing...
Stress Fractures of the Foot and AnkleOur bones are important aspects of our body and they are constantly changing. The heavier the workload for a bone, the more likely it is that calcium will be placed in it. When a bone isn’t used often, there won’t be...
Running Smarter to Prevent Foot Stress FracturesRunning is a great way to stay active, but increasing training demands too quickly can place excessive stress on the feet. Foot stress occurs when repeated impact overwhelms the bones and supporting tissues. In some...
Ankle PainPain experienced in the ankle can be caused by a multitude of conditions. While the most common cause is an ankle sprain, other possible problems can include arthritis, gout, ankle instability, an ankle fracture, nerve compression, or tendinitis. In more...
