In recognition of World Arthritis Day, here is an easy-to-digest list of facts about foot and ankle arthritis and how to ease the pain.
Fast Facts about Foot and Ankle Arthritis
Category: Foot Facts
Use “Life’s Simple 7” To Improve Your Health
When it comes to your health, it turns out that the little things can add up to a lot. The American Heart Association says that there are 7 little changes you can make to reduce your risk of disease and live a longer, healthier life.
Fast Facts about Flat Feet
What does it mean to have flat feet? It’s all about the arch. First, you have to understand that feet normally have an arch. That’s the inside of the middle of your foot (the left side of your right foot; the right side of your left foot). Generally, that part of your foot curves upward, […]
Fascinating Foot Facts
If we didn’t think that feet were fascinating, we wouldn’t have become podiatrists. Feet are intriguing and complex! They have some interesting history behind them as well – facts that you may find peculiar or surprising. So here you go – some random foot facts from around the world: Foot Binding was practiced in China […]
Foot Health Jargon: Cracking the Code
One of the most popular sports in the country has its national championship coming up from May 28 to June 3. There aren’t any balls or sticks involved. No nets, no special footwear. No teams, even. And yet it’s broadcast nationally every year on cable channels ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3. What keeps the big sports […]
Fun Facts about Feet
Feet are quite literally the furthest thing from your mind, if you think about it in a physical sense! But it’s worth giving them some thought, since they carry you around every single day. It’s somewhat of a miracle when all of the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments work together without a hitch. In […]