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5 Important Ways to Care for Your Sprained Ankle

5 Important Ways to Care for Your Sprained Ankle

Ligaments are tough bands of tissue that connect bones to other bones, particularly in the joints. And while ligaments are naturally flexible, they can overstretch or tear if they’re forced beyond their limit. The result is called a sprain. When an injury like this...

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Does an ACL Tear Always Need Surgery?

Does an ACL Tear Always Need Surgery?

You felt a sharp pop in your knee, and now it’s stiff, swollen, and sore. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common among athletes and older adults, and when it happens, it’s important to know what to do. Suffering an ACL injury doesn’t guarantee you’ll...

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What To Know About Night Splints for Plantar Fasciitis

What To Know About Night Splints for Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition characterized by stabbing heel pain, and about one in 10 people experience this condition at some point. While the pain can strike at any time, it’s most common after periods of rest, such as sleeping or sitting for several...

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What’s the Difference Between a Corn and a Callus?

What’s the Difference Between a Corn and a Callus?

Your feet do a lot of work. They support your entire body and absorb shock with every step you take. And sometimes, that pressure can cause thick patches of skin to form on your feet and toes. Both corns and calluses develop due to friction and stress on the skin of...

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How Excess Weight Can Contribute to Your Plantar Fasciitis

How Excess Weight Can Contribute to Your Plantar Fasciitis

Your feet support your body with every step you take. But, did you know that your feet absorb force equal to about 120% of your body weight when you walk and nearly 275% of your body weight when you run? It’s true! The small bones, muscles, and ligaments in your feet...

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Are You Clipping Your Toenails Properly?

Are You Clipping Your Toenails Properly?

Did you know your toenails and fingernails start growing before you’re born, and they never stop? On average, toenails grow about 1.6 millimeters per month, and that means you need to clip them regularly. And while clipping toenails might seem like an insignificant...

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Are Bunions Cramping Your Footwear Style?

Are Bunions Cramping Your Footwear Style?

Some 64 million Americans have bunions. A bunion is a bony protrusion at the base of the big toe, and it usually develops due to genetics and wearing ill-fitting footwear. Anyone can develop a bunion, but they’re most common among women, because women’s shoes tend to...

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Using Laser Heat to Eradicate Nail Fungus

Using Laser Heat to Eradicate Nail Fungus

Your fingernails and toenails are made of keratin. Keratin is a durable material, and your nails are there to protect the tips of your fingers and the tops of your toes. Healthy nails are strong and smooth. But nail fungus is a common type of infection that turns your...

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Home Remedies for Plantar Fasciitis

Home Remedies for Plantar Fasciitis

Your plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that connects your heel bone to your toes. It helps support your arch as you walk, jump, and do other movements with your foot. If this tissue gets inflamed, it can cause severe heel and foot pain. This condition, which...

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Will a Sprained Ankle Heal on Its Own?

Will a Sprained Ankle Heal on Its Own?

Your ankle is supported by ligaments, which are fibrous bands of tissue that connect two or more bones in a joint. And while the ligaments in your ankle are strong and flexible, they can tear or stretch if pushed beyond their limits, such as during a fall or awkward...

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When to See a Specialist for Diabetic Foot Care

When to See a Specialist for Diabetic Foot Care

More than 34 million Americans have diabetes, a metabolic condition that affects the way your body converts sugar from the food you eat into energy. Diabetes is common, and it poses serious health risks, such as poor circulation, nerve damage, and chronic foot wounds....

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5 Effective Treatments for Hammertoe Pain

5 Effective Treatments for Hammertoe Pain

Hammertoe is a condition in which the muscles and joints of a toe get out of balance. This then causes the middle joint of the toe to buckle, making the toe look like a hammer. About 7 million American adults have the condition, and it most commonly develops in the...

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