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“Overuse injuries are mainly just that they’re doing too much of a particular activity, and they tend to get tendonitis or joint inflammation,” says Dan Michaels, DPM. “In an adult or an older teenager, you may think of the basic plantar fasciitis. In the younger population, and by younger, I mean usually under 11 or…
Heel-to-toe drop refers to the height difference between the heel and the forefoot of a shoe. Most walking shoes have a drop between 6 and 12 millimeters. For most people, a heel-to-toe drop of around 10 millimeters will be comfortable and functional, says podiatrist Dan Michaels, DPM. A higher drop may offer more heel cushioning…
A bunion is a bony bump that sticks out from the side of your foot at the base of the big toe. The word bunion comes from the Greek word for turnip – perhaps because a bunion can look swollen and reddish. “The common wisdom is that women get bunions because they spend too much…
A Podiatrist’s Guide “First Step Pain” is the hallmark of Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Michaels explains it: “After thousands of daily steps over decades, the plantar fascia can sometimes say, ‘I’ve had enough. You can get plantar fasciitis from something as simple as running off a bus. When you land on the front part of your…
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome affects many individuals, our treatment can relieve the pain.
Heel pain is often dismissed as a minor consequence of “growing pains” or “bad shoes” (which we’re always happy to help with!). But what if the source of your discomfort is something entirely different? While plantar fasciitis might be the first suspect, several lesser-known culprits can be the root of heel pain as well. For…
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