2017

What Every Runner Needs To Know About Plantar Fasciitis

If you’ve recently started running and are having heel pain, you may have what is called plantar fasciitis. According to The New York Times, 10% of runners experience plantar fasciitis at some point. In fact, plantar fasciitis is such a common ailment among runners that it is called runner’s heel. Here are several things you need to know about plantar fasciitis.  What is a tell-tale symptom?  Plantar fasciitis has a tell-tale sign of first step pain.


Three Easy Foot Care Methods For Diabetics

As a diabetic, watching your skin can tell you about your health. Dark and velvet like patches on the skin can be a sign of diabetes complications. Itching can also happen if you have developed diabetes. One of the most important places on your body that you will need to care of is the skin on your feet when you are diabetic. Though diabetes means that you will need to be more careful of your eating habits, medication time tables, and more, this does not mean that caring for yourself has to be hard.


3 Foot Injuries That Can Worsen When Walking On Hard Floors

If you are in a new relationship and your significant other insists on you removing your shoes in their home, you obviously don’t want to rock the boat. However, there are specific reasons why walking barefoot on hard floors is not a good thing. While your loved one may not want dirt and germs on shoes to be tracked into their home, there are foot injuries that are worsened by walking barefoot.


What's Causing Your Frequent Foot Cramps?

Are you experiencing cramps in your feet? Perhaps these cramps are centered around your arch, or maybe they occur in the muscles at the point where your toes meet your foot. In either case, they can make walking and running impossible. And more importantly, they are often caused by underlying problems that can become more serious if unaddressed. Here’s a look at the most likely causes of your foot cramps and what you can do about them.


Three Tips To Prevent Ankle Injuries When Playing Soccer

Ankle sprains can occur in all sorts of sports, but they can be particularly common in soccer, since you have to worry about injuring your ankle when kicking the ball or coming in contact with another player. Luckily, following these tips can help you avoid ankle sprains while you’re on the field. 1. Wear the Right Cleats First and foremost, it is important to wear the right pair of cleats. Even though cleats can be expensive, it’s worth it to spring for a higher-end pair so that you can properly protect your feet and ankles.