Of the millions of people in the United States who have flat feet or fallen arches, many lead perfectly normal lives. For some, however, the condition can lead to pain and more serious injuries. Here’s what you need to know about flat feet.
Is that bump at the base of your toe making it hard for you to walk or find shoes? Learn more about how bunions are treated and how you can prevent complications.
That crunch you heard was your ankle twisting. If sprains are now a pattern, you're in for chronic ankle instability, a painful condition you definitely don't want. Dodge this problem by learning some ankle-strengthening strategies.
Have you struggled with heel pain that keeps coming back? Find out what lifestyle tweaks podiatrists recommend to prevent plantar fasciitis from acting up, allowing you to enjoy life without pain.
You measure your blood sugar and watch your diet and activity level to keep your diabetes under control. But diabetes alters your body in ways that can have dire consequences for your health — including your feet. A podiatrist helps keep you safe.