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2015

3 Issues That Visiting A Podiatrist Can Help Improve

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If you’re dealing with any specific foot issue that has begun to affect your mobility and perhaps even your quality of life, it’s time to begin the process of finding relief. This relief can often come in the form of a podiatrist, who is a health professional that focuses on foot issues. Instead of trying to find medication to deal with the symptoms or changing your daily routine – for example, trying to avoid spending time on your feet – it’s better to visit a podiatrist to determine the reason for your issue and then begin treating it properly.…

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Tips For Choosing Shoes When You Have Diabetes

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If you have diabetes, you are going to want to make sure that you choose the right shoes to increase the chances that you are going to be able to be comfortable and reduce the chances that your feet are going to sustain further damage. Here are some tips for choosing the best type of shoe when you have diabetes. 1. Buy Lighter Colored Shoes When you are shopping for shoes, you are going to need to avoid even looking at the shoes that come in navy blues and blacks.…

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Painful Pirouettes: A Ballet Dancers Guide To Understanding Plantar Fasciitis

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Dancing is sometimes referred to as being the poetry of the feet, and it’s true. When watching a beautiful ballerina perform on stage, most people in the audience are focused on the ballerina’s graceful and agile footwork. If you’re a ballet dancer, you already know how important your feet are to your performance on the dance floor. You may even take your feet for granted until one day you begin to experience pain, and a visit to the podiatrist confirms the diagnosis of plantar fasciitis.…

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Designing an Exercise Plan When You Have Plantar Fasciitis

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When your feet hurt, exercise is usually the last thing you want to do. And sometimes, if you have plantar fasciitis, it’s nice to just sit down with your feet on a bag of ice and let that cold sensation relieve the pain in your heels. The right exercise can actually improve your condition and reduce your pain. While high-impact exercise can strain your plantar fascia, stretching and low-impact exercise can help loosen your calf muscles, arches, and Achilles tendons to actually reduce this strain.…

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Two Homemade Scrubs To Soothe Sore Bunions

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If you suffer from bunions, your feet are probably pretty sore after a long day of wearing shoes. Both the skin in the bunion area and the tissues inside the big toe become irritated after the shoe places pressure on them for an extended period of time. One of the things you can to to reduce bunion pain after a long day in shoes is to rub the area with a soothing scrub.…

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Foot for Thought: 4 Exercises to Make Your Feet Stronger

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Many people make exercise a part of their daily routine; they schedule days to work out their back, legs, arms, core, and other major muscles. One part of the body that often gets neglected, however, is the feet. Your feet are the foundation of everything you do during the day, but it’s easy to forget that those muscles need to be worked like all the others. Whether you’re trying to get rid of foot pain or you want to increase your athleticism, trying out these exercises will help strengthen your feet and decrease your risk of injuring them.…

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Treatment For Ankle Dislocation

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If your ankle has been dislocated, you are going to need treatment. If you do not receive treatment, you will find that it is difficult to walk and play sports. It could also cause problems with other areas of the body, particularly the spine. You will know if your ankle is dislocated based on your ability to walk and  any numbness you feel in your foot. Typically, you will be in so much pain that you won’t be able to be comfortable at all until you receive treatment.…

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Complications Of Diabetic Foot Disease That Can Lead To Amputation

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Peripheral arterial disease (PAD), diabetic neuropathy, and skin conditions, including calluses, all of which are common among people with diabetes, can cause foot problems. If infection sets in, it can lead to amputation of a foot and leg. The American Podiatric Medical Association reports that doctors amputate more than 65,000 lower limbs each year because of diabetes-related complications. But regularly seeing a podiatrist can reduce the risk up to 85 percent.…

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Important Tips To Care For Your Foot Health

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People understand the importance of many forms of medical care, including heart health, family care physicians, dental care and gynecologic care, but podiatry is a facet of health that is often overlooked. You spend a great deal of time putting weight on your feet and traveling by foot, which is why you need to be sure that you take great care of them. If you aren’t familiar with this importance and how to get the most out of your foot care, consider this guide to point you in the right direction.…

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