Foot Pain: Is It Your Shoes or Your Feet?

New shoes, old shoes, and poorly fitting shoes can all cause foot pain - whether it is a mild issue like an occasional blister, a more long-term annoyance like a corn or callus, or even chronic heel pain. But how can you be sure that the foot pain you’re experiencing is the result of your footwear instead of a structural issue with your feet? While your best bet is to see a podiatrist for a comprehensive foot exam and official diagnosis, we offer a few reasons why your feet might be the culprit and reasons why you should maybe point…
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Avoid These Common Foot and Ankle Basketball Injuries

Each year, over 200,000 children under the age of 15 visit the emergency room as a result of a basketball-related injury. Foot and ankle injuries are the most common. They affect more than 38 percent of boys and 36 percent of girls. With high school basketball season getting ready to start, it is important for you and your child to know the types of injuries that are most common and how to prevent them. Ankle Sprains Playing basketball requires constant movement, including running, jumping, and frequent stops and starts. Because of this, ankle sprains are very common. They often occur…
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