Most blisters on the feet are caused by friction and do not require medical attention. New skin will form underneath the affected area and the…
Swelling of the feet, ankles and legs, also known as edema, is often caused by an abnormal build-up of fluids in ankle and leg tissues.…
There are many kinds of cancers of the foot. Some take the form of cysts and lesions, while others are more widespread.
Malignant melanoma is…
Ulcers are skin wounds that are slow to heal. In the foot, as prominent metatarsal heads on the plantar (bottom of the foot)are subjected to…
Baseball is the national pastime in America. From kids to adults, playing baseball is one of the most enjoyable team sports. But as with other…
Clubfoot is one of the most common, non-life threatening, major birth defects among infants globally. Approximately one in every 1,000 newborns has clubfoot. Of those,…
More than 24 million people participate in some kind of aerobic exercise, which offers a host of health benefits, including increased cardiopulmonary efficiency, strengthened heart…
Quick starts and stops and lots of movements from side to side are the characteristics that make tennis challenging -- and stressful on your feet.…
A large part of the attraction of golf is the time spent outdoors. During an 18-hole round of golf, the typical player walks four-to-five miles…
Most foot warts are harmless, even though they may be painful. They are often mistaken for corns or calluses, which are layers of dead skin…