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Improving Your Foot Comfort

• Should You Make An Appointment With A Foot Doctor? Find Out Now

  1 December 2017

  It is important that you are keeping up on the health of your feet as you would any other part of your body. When you notice that there is something going wrong that will require medical intervention, you will want to be seen by a foot doctor. This way, you will be receiving advice from a medical professional that specializes in foot trouble. To help gauge whether you are in need of an appointment with a foot doctor, you will want to read the following:

• Understanding The Dangers Of Foot Calluses As A Diabetic

  19 October 2017

  Calluses on your feet are a fairly normal thing for most people no matter how healthy they may be. These thick, hardened patches of skin develop in areas of excess friction or pressure as a way to protect the soft tissue. Therefore, they are common on your feet. While calluses to some degree are normal and non-worrisome most of the time, they can actually be a big problem for diabetics. If you are diabetic and have severely callused feet, it can be problematic.

• 3 Reasons To See A Podatrist

  13 October 2017

  A podiatrist can often be one of the best resources to utilize if you are feeling any type of pain or discomfort in your legs, feet, and ankles, mostly due to the various ways in which they can alleviate that pain or discomfort. Listed below are three reasons to see a podiatrist. If You Have Been Diagnosed With Diabetes One of the biggest reasons to see a podiatrist is if you have been diagnosed with diabetes.

• Feeling Sore: Five Essential Stretches For Runners To Help Prevent Injury

  4 October 2017

  Many aspects of running can help reduce injury. Choosing good shoes, following a gradual increase in training, and running with good form are all very important. However, some injuries can simply come because of overuse and lack of proper recovery. Running makes muscles and tendons tight from the stress of exercise, and without some TLC to help them loosen up, you end up with pain and injury. These stretches can help you prevent common running injuries as you incorporate them into your warm up.

• 4 Common Foot Problems That Require A Visit To The Podiatrist

  1 October 2017

  Between standing, walking, being exposed to rough surfaces and being stuffed into shoes that don't quite fit right, your feet take a lot of abuse. They take a beating every day, so it's no surprise that many people experience foot-related pain and injuries. When you have problems with your feet, a visit to a podiatrist may be in order. A podiatrist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions involving the ankle and the foot.