Happy Feet One Step at a Time

These are both deformities of the toes; they just affect different joints.  Let’s read on:
The Basics
Each toe has six muscles and each one stabilizes a particular area of the toe; top, sides, and bottom.  The function of each muscle relies on the condition of the rest of the foot.  For example, when dealing with a [...]

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First, it is obviously important to isolate the reason for top of the foot pain.
1. Have you sprained your foot or dropped something on the top of your foot? (If your child is complaining about top of the foot pain, find this out first.)
2. Do you have a hammertoe? Hammertoes can cause top [...]

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Question: What can I do to get rid of my corns and/or calluses?
Answer: Corns and calluses can be caused by foot deformities or from an ill-fitting or poor quality shoe. Only wear shoes that are well-constructed and fit properly. Take the time to have your feet measured; if you have gained weight it could make [...]

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