A quick search of the foot-related stories in the news today gave us a stark reminder as to why we are so passionate about funding and participating in the annual Our Hearts To Your Soles event, which provides footwear and health screenings to homeless and financially burdened individuals in the Twin Cities. According to researchers […]
Wrong Foot Diagnosis Could Lead To Long-Term Issues
New research published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association revealed that misdiagnosed foot and ankle injuries can result in long-term issues, and any concern over a foot condition may be best handled with a second opinion or confirmation exam. The study, led by a group of orthopedic surgeons, revealed that undiagnosed or misdiagnosed […]
Understanding Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles tendinitis is a common condition that affects the largest tendon in your body, which is located on the back of your leg near the heel. This is where your Achilles tendon sits, and its job is to connect the calf muscles to the heel bone and facilitate foot movements like walking, bending, running and […]
The Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options For Athlete’s Foot
Athlete’s Foot is a skin condition categorized by fungus growth on the foot, generally occurring between the toes. The ideal spot for fungus to grow is in warm, dark places, so it’s easy to see why a foot, which is often tucked away in a tight shoe, is the perfect spot. Today, we take a […]
Could Foot Size Predict Life Expectancy?
New research out of Sweden suggests that our feet may hold clues to how long we may live. Researchers in Umea, Sweden, decided to see if our foot size could tell us some clues about our body. They conducted two studies, one with a group of 800 men and women, and the second study was […]
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