Take care of your feet

Proper-fitting sports shoes can enhance performance and prevent injuries. Follow these fitting facts when purchasing a new pair of athletic shoes.

Metatarsalgia and Stress Fractures

High-heel shoes continue to be popular in women’s fashion. However, despite the social and cultural acceptance of high heels, injuries and pain can result from this type of shoewear. Here are some of the common injuries and ailments associated with high heels.

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Foot and Ankle Specialists

If the joint that connects your big toe to your foot has a swollen, sore bump, you may have a bunion. More than one-third of women in America have bunions, a common deformity often blamed on wearing tight, narrow shoes and high heels. Bunions may occur in families, but many are from wearing tight shoes, and nine out of 10 bunions happen to women. Too-tight shoes can also cause other disabling foot problems such as corns, calluses and hammer toes.