Posted on: 29 December 2016
If you like to run but you have flat feet, you might have worry about having to deal with pain whenever you stop running or having to deal with pain when you get older. You want to stay in shape doing your favorite exercise, but you also don't want to do permanent damage to your feet or ankles. Here are some tips for making sure that you run safely while you have flat feet.
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Posted on: 21 December 2016
Is one of your toes starting to get stuck in a "curled up" position? This might seem funny at first, until you realize it's not straightening or going back to normal on its own anymore. You're probably suffering from a condition known as hammertoe. Though it can be a nuisance, there's no need to rush to the ER or call your doctor immediately. Here's a closer look at hammertoe, what causes it, and how it's typically treated.
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Posted on: 16 December 2016
The average foot is put through a lot throughout the day, especially when the feet belong to someone who has a stand-up job where they are required to be on their feet for hours on end. However even if you are lucky enough to work in a field that allows you to do a good deal of sitting throughout the day, your feet can still be worn out and tired by the time evening rolls around.
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Posted on: 14 December 2016
When you do a lot of standing during the day, perhaps as a result of a job in which you're constantly on your feet, you may begin to notice foot pain. Although this discomfort may subside when you get off your feet at the end of the workday, it can come back midway through the next day when you're back on your feet. While foot pain is a problem in itself, this sensation can also be an early warning sign of other potential problems.
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