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What Makes a Shoe Comfortable? If you are like most women (and some men), you have at least 50 pairs of shoes in your closet and can't or won't wear many of them. They feel great or look awesome in the store, but by the time they get home and you pull them out to show all your... ( added 5 days 7 hours ago.)

Painful Lump In Your Arch? Could Be Plantar Fibromatosis Plantar Fibromatosis. Wow, that's a mouthful! What is it? A lump in your arch that is firm and doesn't move. They usually start out as a very small pea sized nodule that increases in size over time. Most people don't even notice them until they... ( added 10 days 13 hours ago.)

Why is There an Epidemic of Heel Pain? Why does it seem like there is an epidemic of heel pain in the United States? Everyone I talk to has had plantar fasciitis or at least has heard of it. Many can even spell it correctly. (Isn't that scary!) Most people suffer for months and even... ( added 25 days 11 hours ago.)

Why Do Some Younger People Get Arthritis in their Ankles? Younger patients can experience arthritis in their ankles. There is no age limit, young or old, for this painful disorder. Some people have arthritis caused by a systemic disorder like juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Most have a more traumatic type... ( added 54 days ago.)

Ugly Toenails Linked With Depression! New Treatments Are Hopeful! Many people suffer from a common problem: ugly, thick toenails. Often this is caused by onychomycosis, a fungal infection in the nails. Most people actually feel this is simply a minor cosmetic problem and really do not classify this as a disease.... ( added 70 days 19 hours ago.)

Huckabee encourages Heath Reform at the APMA National Meeting Health care reform is on the tip of everyone's tongue this week. The debates in Congress and the attempt to pass some kind of legislation that most Congress members have not even read, let alone understood, is the news leader. I was lucky enough... ( added 97 days 2 hours ago.)

Why Do My Feet Hurt When I Bike? Earlier this week I was fortunate to carve out a 4 hour block of time for a long cycling workout. Being new to the sport of triathlon, 50 miles was the longest bike ride of my life! It was a really long, hot ride! The funny part was the only part... ( added 112 days 7 hours ago.)

Ow Ming! Yao Ming's Career May Be Over Due to Non-Healing Navicular Fracture Ow Ming! Houston Rocket's Yao Ming's career may be over due to a non-healing foot fracture. He was sidelined during the playoffs on May 8th with a hairline fracture of his navicular. As of today, this has not healed properly. The nature of his... ( added 130 days 14 hours ago.)

Train Smarter in the Summer Heat! I declared myself heat tolerant in a recent Twitter. I did a 3 hour bike ride in 99 plus heat at 5pm in the Texas heat and could still spit when I was done! That's a success in my book! It definitely took 2 full weeks of suffering in the heat and... ( added 133 days 16 hours ago.)

When is a Bunion Not a Buinon? It happened again today in my office. A woman came in asking for bunion surgery. She had put up with the pain in her big toe for years and finally had had enough. Many years ago her family physician told her to wait until she couldn't stand the... ( added 135 days 17 hours ago.)

What's In Your Training Bag? Advice for the Newbie Runner The greatest thing about running is the low "getting started" cost, but here are a few things that are essential if you want to progress to distance running and competing or just want to avoid injuries. Your training bag is your best friend, so... ( added 186 days 2 hours ago.)

The $2,000 Rusty Nail! It all started with a late Saturday afternoon phone call. My hairdresser, Anne, called to ask if I could possibly look at her foot. Now! It seems that she and her daughter were in a creative mood while doing yard work that afternoon. They decided... ( added 191 days 16 hours ago.)

Bunion Surgery Revealed Many patients are very apprehensive about bunion surgery. They have heard horror stories of severe pain and bad outcomes. These are usually not true. Bunion surgery is actually quite successful, in the right patient, done by the right doctor. Most... ( added 201 days ago.)

What is the Best Running Shoe For Me? Running shoes are continually evolving and there are plenty of folks willing to share their expertise! There is no "perfect" or "best" shoe on the market. Everyone's feet are different in shape and function differently. All I can hope to offer... ( added 216 days 18 hours ago.)

Got Cold Feet? And no, I'm not talking about the British TV show or a runaway bride. Are your feet always cold? Is your skin cool, clammy, or extremely dry? Many people experience the symptoms of cold feet on a daily basis, but ignore it thinking that it is a... ( added 241 days 16 hours ago.)

Forefoot Pain Got You Down? Are you experiencing chronic pain in the ball of your foot? Have you noticed your second toe is curling more and lifting in your shoes? You may be experiecing a plantar plate injury. What in the heck is a plantar plate injury? (as we all tilt... ( added 263 days 20 hours ago.)

Heel Pain Slowing Your Runs? Why is it that so many runners still suffer from heel pain on a regular basis? Shoe technology has advanced remarkably in the last 20 years, but it seems like the incidence of chronic plantar fasciitis has not subsided at all! Why is this?... ( added 293 days 17 hours ago.)

Painful Corns on Your Toes? "My toes are hurting every time I put on a pair of shoes! Even my Crocs hurt! I've noticed some little red spots on my toes that seem to be growing. What's going on? I've tried to scrub them off but they hurt! I even tried some pads but they just... ( added 301 days 22 hours ago.)

Running in The Cold? In many parts of the country, the saying goes that if you don't like the weather; wait 5 minutes, it will change. I live in the Dallas area and this week alone, it's been 70 degrees and 24 degrees. No wonder the whole world is sniffling.... ( added 303 days 2 hours ago.)

Poor Circulation in Diabetic Feet? How does a diabetic know if they have poor circulation in their feet? There is an increased incidence of peripheral arterial disease in diabetics. Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is defined as a narrowing or blockage of arteries that results in... ( added 304 days 19 hours ago.)

Got Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness? It's the day after the marathon. You get out of bed feeling like you should have gotten the license plate of the truck that just ran over you. You find you can walk small steps but notice you can go upstairs but downstairs is nearly impossible.... ( added 305 days 2 hours ago.)

Got the Ball of Foot Pain Blues? I've got the ball of foot pain blues! I really do! I have had them on and off for over a year now and it is time to come out and share with you all why things like this happen and what keeps me pain-free and happy! Pain under the ball the foot is... ( added 306 days ago.)

Goal Setting Motivates Your Training Success A very smart person once said that a goal not written down is just a mere wish. I passionately believe this is true and have proven the power behind written goals in many aspects of my personal and professional life. In fact, one year I was... ( added 1 year 5 days ago.)

Running First Aid Let's face it....we are not as immortal as we sometimes feel on the run. There will be a day when all of us get injured. Just like the fact that there are two kinds of cyclists: those who have fallen and those that will fall! In a recent survey... ( added 1 year 10 days ago.)

Heel Pain Slowing You Down? Almost every adult over the age of 30 has experienced heel pain at some point in their lives. Heel pain is the most common complaint podiatrist see in our offices. The pain is greatest usually when you get up in the morning, but continues to... ( added 1 year 13 days ago.)