Arthritis, referring to the many types of joint disease, can cause inflammation, stiffness, and pain in joints all over the body, but the feet are especially susceptible to arthritis due to the large number of joints present. In the U.S., arthritis is diagnosed in over 53 million adults and 300,000 children each year and is […]
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8 Tips to Avoid Nail Fungus
With summer weather in full swing in Pennsylvania, there are more opportunities for sandals and being barefoot for swimming and other summer activities. With so many chances to show off your feet, no one wants to have fungal toenails, an infection that results in thick, discolored, brittle, foul-smelling nails. Nail fungus is caused by small […]
Prevent Injuries with Stretching
We have all heard that stretching is important before and after exercise, but many people tend to focus on the larger muscles of the body and forget about the feet and ankles. Your feet and ankles, however, serve the essential role of supporting and balancing your body especially during athletic exercise and need proper warming […]
Summer Foot Care Tips
As graduation season comes to a close, many people are getting ready for their summer getaways and adventures! People tend to pay more attention to their feet during the colder winter months when the skin gets dry and rough, but the summer time also requires foot care, especially to protect them from injuries and the […]
Preventing Running Injuries
With spring officially here in the Philadelphia area, many people are taking the opportunity to take their exercise outside. Running is a popular form of exercise because it just requires some will power, a good pair of athletic shoes, and a positive attitude. However, due to the inherent repetitive movements involved in running, injuries can […]
Innovative Treatment Can Heal Chronic Achilles Tendonitis
You have an ache above your heel or at the back of the leg after running or other exercise. It hurts more after a more intense workout like stair climbing or sprinting. The area is stiff and tender in the morning but gradually gets better with easy, moderate activity. Do these symptoms fit you? If […]
High Arches Can Cause Foot Pain
High arches is an uncommon foot abnormality where the arch of the foot is unusually high. Viewed from the inside of the foot, the foot looks hollow even when full weight is placed upon it. This foot deformity is also called pes cavus. It’s really the opposite of flat feet, where the foot’s arch is […]
Moore Balance Brace Can Help Prevent Falls
Did you know that more than 2.5 million senior citizens are treated in emergency rooms for fall injuries each year, and that over 700,000 are hospitalized because of a hip fracture or head injury from a fall? These are grim statistics but it’s true that we are more prone to falling as we age. There […]
Do You See an In-toeing or Out-toeing Tendency in Your Child?
When you watch your child walk, does it seem that the toes point inward? This used to be called being “pigeon-toed.” Or – the opposite – does the foot seem to turn to the outside? Many children have what we call “in-toeing” or “out-toeing.” The good news is that most children outgrow these abnormalities, often […]
Jump for Joy – It’s Sandal Time!
After a mild winter – but a cold, rainy March – spring has finally come to the greater Philadelphia area. Whether you are getting ready to window shop, stroll along park paths or dine al fresco, it’s time to break out the sandals. A winter spent wearing heavy boots, shoes and socks in super-dry conditions […]