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Can I Ignore my Foot Wart (Verruca)
What is a wart Warts (verruca), otherwise knows as planter (foot) warts are very common. Most people will experience having a wart at some point in their life. Warts (verruca) are caused by the human papilloma virus and they make rough, small growths or lumps appear...
When to Buy Shoes for my Baby
“When do I buy shoes for my baby?” The first years of a child’s life can be tumultuous for a parent, and even more so when you finding yourself asking, “How do I know when to buy shoes for my baby?” There’s so much to learn about parenting and raising children that it...
What’s causing the Sharp Pain in My Big Toe?
Sharp pain in Big Toe Sharp pain in the big toe is a very common symptom that people experience. There are many different nerves and soft tissues in and around the big toe that can be easily aggravated by a number of different things. In some cases, the sharp pain in...
Do I need special shoes for Treadmill Walking?
Shoes for Treadmill Walking Do you need special shoes for walking on a treadmill? The short answer to this question is “No. But........." Treadmill walking is a very effective way to get some exercise when walking outside is just not possible. We surveyed 60 happy...
Treadmill Walking for Over 50s
Benefits of Treadmill Walking Treadmill Walking has many advantages when compared to Outdoor Walking. You can avoid stairs, hills, snow, dogs and neighbors you don't want to talk to. You can also start slowly if you need to, and increase your speed and distance when...
What can I try for my plantar fasciitis
How does Plantar Fasciitis happen?Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most debilitating foot conditions a person can deal with. It affects the ligament underneath the foot known as the “plantar fascia”. When this ligament becomes injured in some way, whether it is...
Am I too young to have a Bunion?
The truth is anybody can develop bunions; it’s just more common for the elderly.
Children get foot problems too
Common and not so Common Childhood Foot Problems Many adults have experience with a variety of foot problems as they are one of the most common ailments suffered by adults, but childhood foot problems are just as common. Children often face just as many, if not more...
Pregnancy causes foot pain
How Pregnancy Affects the Feet Ask any pregnant women you know and they will tell you, pregnancy affects the feet. Not only are your hormones out of whack and your emotions all over the place, but there are many physical changes that occur as well. Due to the weight...
Barefoot Sports or Not?
Are Barefoot Running Sports good or not? Humans have been running around and playing barefoot sports since long before the first shoe was ever invented. While shoes are incredibly useful for protecting our feet from the weather, and dangerous objects we might step...