Walking on the toes or the ball of the foot, also known as toe walking, is fairly common in children who are just beginning to walk. Most children outgrow it. Kids who continue toe walking beyond the toddler years often do so out of habit. As long as your child is...
Lower extremity amputations can result from many unfortunate circumstances. One common cause of lower extremity amputations is Diabetes. Diabetes can damage the nerves and blood vessels in your legs and feet. It also makes you prone to infections. These infections can...
In my search for the best running sneakers, I found the Ugliest Sneakers ever! May is National Runners Month and so you want sneakers that look good and are good for you. Unfortunately, my search for good running sneakers took me to Neiman Marcus where I found an...
Hooray! Golf season is finally here. But be careful to avoid these golf swing issues that can potentially cause foot pain or even surgery. The Golf Swing and Big Toe Joint Pain When you swing a golf club, your weight shifts to your front foot. It’s actually your...
You’re not the only one who likes corned beef, your gout does, too. Gout loves corned beef – and green beer – and shepherd’s pie. And wine and bacon and shrimp, too. If you have gout, then this is a tough weekend for you. All those great foods...