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Find expert articles from physical therapists and podiatrists to help understand, diagnose, and treat different foot health issues such as plantar fasciitis, bunions, flat feet, and more.

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5 Best Insoles for Flat Feet—Tested by Physical Therapists

Insoles can help relieve pain, redistribute pressure, and correct any malalignment in the leg due to different types of flat feet. However, because of the sheer number of insoles o

December 17, 2024

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Man fitting blue orthotic insoles into brown trainers while sitting on the wooden floor

January 31, 2024

How to Choose the Best Insoles for Sesamoiditis Sesamoiditis is pain and inflammation experienced in the tendon that runs over the sesamoid bones of the forefoot, usually caused by overuse or strain. The sesamoid bones provide leverage to the tendo

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January 30, 2024

Different Types of Custom Orthotics Orthotics are special heel or shoe inserts prescribed by a doctor to treat foot, leg, hip, or back problems and relieve any pain and discomfort that arises. These orthotic devices tend to provide more

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January 30, 2024

How to Stretch the Arch of Your Foot The arches of the foot make everyday movement possible. They help keep the foot flexible, making it possible to walk or sprint. Additionally, they allow the foot to support bodyweight properly. Someti

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January 30, 2024

Corns vs. Bunions: Similarities and Differences The common thing about corns and bunions is how both the conditions' symptoms are the same, and often thought to be the same thing. However, these two conditions are different, requiring different app

A woman's hands sliding on a gel metatarsal pad to aid treatment of Metatarsalgia

January 30, 2024

Treating Metatarsalgia With Insoles and Other Orthotic Devices Metatarsalgia is the most common condition of the forefoot (the ball of your foot), whereby inflammation and pain may lead to reduced activity in severe cases. In this condition, pain originates from

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Achilles tendonitis

January 30, 2024

Preventing Achilles Tendonitis: 5 Strategies That Are Vital to Know Achilles tendonitis is a common cause of pain in the lower limbs, especially among runners. The condition occurs when the Achilles tendon becomes inflamed and is often associated with overuse. There

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January 30, 2024

Secondary Conditions Associated With Flat Feet Flat feet is a condition in which the foot arch flattens out completely, causing the whole sole of the foot to rest on the floor when standing. Flat feet can occur in childhood with the non-developmen

Treatment Guide for Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis

January 30, 2024

Treatment Guide for Plantar Fasciitis The plantar fascia is a thin casing of connective tissue below the skin, surrounding and covering the sole muscles. It extends from the origin of the heel of the foot to the base of the toes. It plays

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January 30, 2024

Cuboid Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Recovery Cuboid syndrome is the movement of the cuboid bone in the foot to the extent that it shifts out of alignment. This misalignment is usually due to injury or trauma to the foot and can occur gradually w