Having cold feet is an expression whose meaning has come to be associated with fear or a lack of confidence to face a certain situation, say performing in public, or asking the boss for a raise. And…
Achilles was a mythological demigod whose demise came in the form of an arrow that struck him squarely in his heel. The wound to this vulnerable area that is named for Achilles is one that affects…
People demand a lot from their feet, which are tasked with taking hundreds to thousands of strides every day, running long distances, and traveling up and down hills and stairs. Feet can be asked to…
Of the more than two-dozen bones in the foot, the heel bone is the largest. That means the heel is the focus of much of the constant pounding we put on our feet when we walk, run, jump, or even spend…
Out of the 34. 2 Americans who have diabetes, approximately 15 percent of them will develop ulcers (open sores or wounds) on the soles of their feet. Six percent of those 15 percent will be…
You’re experiencing a stabbing pain on the bottom of the foot, extending from the heel all the way to the toes. It’s often worse in the morning when your feet first hit the ground, then…
Are you experiencing pain when you are walking, running or even when standing for long periods of time? Does one or both of your feet feel unusually fatigued after periods of activity? Have you…
Our ankles are vital keys to our mobility, allowing us to make the most basic movements. When our ankles are weak or unstable, walking, running or even doing our routine daily activities can be…
Take a look at your toenails. Are they growing straight out in a nice, clean line? Or are any of them — especially the big toe — curling inward at the corners, digging into and irritating…
You may think that feet are as uncomplicated as you can get regarding the human body. People talk about flat feet, bunions, etc. but the list is not very long. But for those afflicted…
Phew! If that’s what you think when you take off your shoes – or worse – if someone says it to you, it’s because of your smelly feet. Medically known as bromhidrosis, the…
At the office of Taub Podiatry, our skilled professionals are committed to keeping your feet and ankles in tip-top shape for walking painlessly and comfortably. We have compiled a list of things you…
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