Happy Feet One Step at a Time

Brachymetatarsia is a foot condition where one of the long bones of the toe is shorter than the rest, and the toe overlaps another toe.  It can happen with more than one toe (called brachymetapody), and usually appears between the ages of four and thirteen.  It usually happens on both feet, and usually is the [...]

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Choosing shoes to protect diabetic feet is extremely important.  There should be plenty of room in the toe box, and no rough edges or anything that can chafe the skin.
Watch this surprising video about how many diabetics do not know they have the  wrong sized shoes:

Ideally, shoe stores could offer foot-measuring services. The smart [...]

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Children need foot pain relief too! Watch for limping, a decrease in activities, rubbing the feet, etc. An early visit to a podiatrist can go a long way to prevent a chronic or lifelong problem with your child’s feet, and possibly entire legs or even spinal problems. This video tells more:

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You can point out a bunion yourself, that bump on the big toe, right? For a complete evaluation you will likely have x-rays so your Podiatrist can determine the degree and progress of the deformity and assess your needs.

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Pigeon toes are also known as intoeing (the toes point inward), and the medical term is metatarsus adductus. The good news: Intoeing is usually something your child will outgrow; almost 90% of cases are resolved by the age of six. it doesn’t cause more falls (clumsiness) or arthritis. The biggest problem is fitting shoes. If [...]

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