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Foot health is extremely important, but many people neglect to protect their feet and do nothing about it. Unfortunately, most health problems are brought on by bad shoes and ill-fitting orthotics or insoles.

Ball of Foot Pain Relief Prevention and Treatment

Also known as "ball of feet," metatarsals are the thickest part of the feet. "Metatarsal Dysplasia" as it's commonly known in medical circles is the abnormal development of the metatarsals in the feet.

Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms and Treatment

Plantar fasciitis is characterized by pain, inflammation, and a reduction in mobility in the heel, especially after standing or walking for long periods.

We’ve all heard the terms "flat feet" or "fallen arches". But what does having fallen arches actually mean? Contrary to the flat footed jokes you may have heard from your friends in school, having flat feet from fallen arches can...

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A claw toe is an extremely painful toe deformity which causes the toe to bend downwards into a claw-like shape. It is caused by a strain on the lower end of the digit, and are most common in the 2nd through 5th toes.

National Foot Health Awareness Month is upon us! Join us in celebrating by getting to know your feet a little better.

Now that offices (and the world) are reopening, we are all looking at the reality of getting back into some shoes we haven’t worn in quite some time. Other than form-fitting sports shoes that kept us active over the pandemic, just about anything we wear is going to feel immediately unnatural and uncomfortable compared to our comfy house slippers for the first few days. We’re here to help!

Why do you need arch support for flat feet? A flat foot arch can cause pain and discomfort in your mornings. If you have a high arch, which is the type where your heels sink into the floor but your toes are lifted off the ground, then your foot arch can easily become a problem, because the muscles that are responsible for lifting your feet from flat feet become weak.

National Foot Health Awareness Month is upon us! Join us in celebrating by getting to know your feet a little better.

Insoles come in all different shapes and sizes, and people wear them for different reasons. We have mapped out a step-by-step guide to help you narrow down your search.

Winter hiking gear is a must for staying safe and comfortable on the trail during the off season. Use this winter hiking checklist as a starting point for gearing up.

If you're suffering from hammer toe, the main thing to do is stop doing damage. Using the best products for hammer toe, and avoiding these five mistakes are major points to take to heart.

Finding the Right Arch Support for Flat Feet

A significant proportion of the population has flat feet—also commonly known as fallen arches—and for most, the condition does not affect daily life. However, for some, it can result in pain in the feet, legs and back. For these people, getting the proper arch supports for flat feet is essential to living life to the fullest.

Compression is good for the sole ;)

If you’re new to the world of compression therapy, come check out this crash course in compression socks and how they can benefit your specific needs.

Heel spurs (or bone spurs) are calcium growths on the bottom of the heel that point to the arch of your foot, often causing extreme pain.  We can help!

Have you checked your insoles lately?

Inserts for shoes are an excellent way to get the support you need without a custom orthotic constructed by your podiatrist. But even the best shoe insoles don’t last forever.

This deviously simple malady can leave even the most fit and active among us in too much pain to walk properly. In short, metatarsalgia is no joke.