A podiatrist may recommend a variety of treatment and management options for those suffering from dancer’s heel. People suffering from this foot condition are advised to rest the ankle and avoid placing too much pressure on the area.

Victoria Beckham, former Spice Girl and wife to international football star David Beckham, suffers from bunions and chronic heel pain as a result of her disdain for flats and refusal to wear any other shoes apart from high heels.

A common type of fungal infection can be found in our toenails. This condition is medically referred to as Onchomycosis or Tinea Unguium.

Parents are entrusted with ensuring that their kids grow into healthy adults. This is done by instilling in them the importance of living healthy. But one area that is often overlooked is the feet.

Repeated high-impact movements increase the stresses we place on our feet exponentially. Running and jumping are just some of the physical activities that increase our risk for foot injuries.

When the growth plate in the heel of an adolescent or teen is injured, Sever's disease can occur. Children are most at risk for this condition when they are in the early part of their growth spurts in early puberty.

You probably know that a fracture refers to a broken bone, but how much do you know about stress fractures‚ what causes them, who is at risk, and how to stay safe from injury?

In podiatry, biomechanics are studied to determine the movement of the ankle, toes, and the foot itself, as well as the forces that impact them.

When a fungus enters your body and begins to grow in a fingernail, a toenail, or the nail bed, a fungal infection occurs.

Numerous studies have found a direct link between increased BMI and painful foot conditions including arthritis, tendonitis and heel pain.

Orthotics are custom-made medical devices that are inserted between your feet and your shoes to treat a wide range of issues, including plantar fasciitis, bursitis, tendonitis, diabetic foot ulcers, and chronic pain.

Numerous anatomical changes are typical in the feet as we age, including bunions, hammertoes, and fallen arches. These changes can contribute to a change in foot size.

Everybody stubs a toe once in a while. Most often, it's not much of a problem. A shout and a rub of the toe, and soon the moment passes. Sometimes, however, a stubbed toe can lead to a bigger problem and a visit to the podiatrist for examination and treatment is appropriate.

Our bodies come in different shapes and sizes and so do our feet. Just as some people are shorter or heavier than others, some feet are wider than others. Women are more likely to have wide feet than men, but there are many reasons that people have wide feet:

Before the advent of modern medicine, humans invented numerous myths in their efforts to understand the workings of their bodies. Happily, we now know that most of these old tales are untrue, but many misperceptions remain. How many of these old ideas about feet and footwear do you still believe?