Bottom-of-Foot Pain: Why It Hurts and How to Treat It
When the bottom of your foot hurts when you walk, it can be caused by many things, from ill-fitting shoes to activities like long-distance running or walking. For jobs that require long hours on your feet, bottom-of-the-foot pain is an occupational hazard.
Got Bunions? Key Factors to Whether Surgery Will Work for You
Researchers have stepped up with a new study highlighting the key factors that may determine the procedure, known as modified Lapidus surgery, will be unsuccessful.
What Is Metatarsalgia?
Metatarsalgia refers to pain and tenderness in the ball of the foot. This pain can be caused by anything that puts excessive pressure on that part of your foot, such as too-tight shoes or intense exercise, as well as various health conditions.
Hip muscle exercises could help amputees improve functional mobility
Strengthening hip muscles could be key to improve mobility in people with a below-the-knee amputation, new research has shown.
What Is a Sprained Wrist?
A sprained wrist is an injury that affects the ligaments, which are soft tissue structures connecting bone to bone. These injuries range in severity and often occur with trauma, such as a fall, or during sports activities.