One out of every three people over the age of 65 falls annually in the United States, and by the age of 80 falling at least once a year is almost inevitable. Falls often lead to hospitalizations, disability, or even death. Because falls are so common there are many devices made to help prevent falls, […]
Month: January 2014
Lumps and Bumps On The Foot
There are many types of tumors that affect the foot, and many are benign. Two of the most common types are ganglion cysts and plantar fibromas. Ganglion cysts are also known as bible cysts because common treatment was hitting them with a bible so that the cyst would burst. Ganglion cysts are more common in […]
6 Simple Steps To Managing Osteoarthritic Foot Pain
Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States. Almost half of people in their sixties and seventies suffer from arthritic foot pain. There is no cure for arthritis, but there are many types of treatments available that focus on pain management. Osteoarthritis typically occurs in older individuals, or people that have had […]
Madonna Never Stops
Madonna is well known for her music career, and often referred to as the “Queen of Pop”. Madonna recently sustained a foot injury while skiing in Switzerland with her family, and then aggravated the injury by dancing in high-heeled shoes on New Year’s Eve. Madonna bruised a bone in her foot, and was given crutches […]
Lover’s Fracture
The calcaneus bone, or heel bone, is the most commonly fractured tarsal bone in the foot. Calcaneus fractures account for 1-2% of fractures in the body. Calcaneus fractures are also known as Lover’s fractures. Calcaneal fractures often occur due to a jump from a height, which is how the term “Lover’s fracture” was coined because […]
Adrian Peterson’s Foot Debacle
Football is the most popular sport in the United States, and also the source of many injuries. Adrian Peterson, the running back for the Vikings, recently suffered a midfoot sprain forcing him to sit out during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The second string running back suffered a hamstring injury, so he was also […]
High Heel Fanatics
Many ancient cultures as far back as 3500 B.C. wore high heel shoes. For some cultures, wearing high heels was a sign of class and wearing high heels was not limited to women. The term “well heeled” was coined after high heels were seen being worn by royalty, and wealthy leaders. Needless to say, high […]
Tips For Healthier and Happier Feet in 2014
Millions of Americans resolve to lose weight, exercise more often, or be healthier in general. Most people that are unsuccessful with their resolutions are overly ambitious or set unrealistic goals. Doing too much too soon leads to getting burnt out, or even injured. Believe it or not these popular resolutions also have an impact on […]