Your heel pain could flag a heel fracture requiring expert evaluation and treatment. We don’t realize how much we depend on our heels until they hurt. Is a painful...
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Learn about the symptoms that distinguish a ganglion cyst from a foot cancer. When a painful bump appears on your toe joint or the bottom of your foot, it...
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Dr. Anderson explains that although Lisfranc injuries can be mistaken for simple sprains, they are much more serious. Foot injuries are common in competitive sports. In fact, half of...
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Dr. Anderson explains why prompt care is important when the Achilles tendon is damaged. The fabled vulnerability of the Achilles tendon is rooted in Greek mythology. The goddess Thetis...
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Dr. Anderson discusses conditions linked to big toe arthritis and explains treatment options. If you experience pain at the base of your big toe when you walk, you aren’t...
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A soccer player’s leg slips out from under her, or a collision on the court stretches a basketball player’s leg in a quick, violent moment. Movements like these make...
Walking delivers a number of health benefits, a better-conditioned spine among them. We explain how walking supports spine health, with guidelines to help you incorporate walking into your weekly...
At best, blisters are uncomfortable; at worst, they prevent us from engaging in the activities we love. We have tips to help keep you blister-free, and guidelines to safely...
You want to try a cross training program that incorporates a number of different activities into your exercise program. Good for you! Here’s how to get started. Cross training...