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check out our new blog post on bunions

.. Bunions or referred to by physicians hallux abducto valgus (HAV) is a common foot deformity. Patients with this condition complain of pain around their big toe when wearing certain shoes, especially snug fitting shoes, or during physical activities, such as walking or running.

Could 'Toning Shoes' Hurt Instead of Help?

Could 'Toning Shoes' Hurt Instead of Help? Skecher's Shape-ups have a distinctive round sole. They are marketed as toning shoes, the fastest growing segment of the athletic shoe market. Toning shoes are meant to help you get in shape as you walk or work. But at least one person says rather than helping them, the shoes hurt them.

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If The Shoe Hurts, There May Be A Remedy : NPR

Some really good advice on shoes

If The Shoe Hurts, There May Be A Remedy : NPR Foot pain affects more than a third of American adults -- particularly women. And conditions that exacerbate it can worsen with age. But ending foot pain can be as easy as buying different shoes or wearing plastic inserts called orthotics.

The Pain of Peripheral Neuropathy

Read our latest post on peripheral neuropathy.

The Pain of Peripheral Neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy is a painful disorder that is a nerve condition and can result in pain, loss of sensation, and potentially an inability to control muscles. Peripheral neuropathy may be present in the arms, hands, legs and feet, but neuropathy normally starts first in the feet.

Finding the Right Back-to-School Shoes

Preparing for a new school year means back-to-school shopping for the usual supplies, clothes and shoes. Shoes should be one of the most important items on any back-to-school shopping list.

Finding the Right Back-to-School Shoes While many youngsters many want to find the latest and greatest or coolest shoes, parents should consider some important factors on shopping for the right shoes.

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Is dry skin a problem? Check out our blog post and solve all problems with dry skin.

.. While dry skin is viewed as mostly bothersome and unattractive, chronic dry skin can lead to fissures and painful infections. Dry skin is caused by a variety of factors However, simple changes in lifestyle can solve most dry skin problems

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Many people suffer from discolored and distorted toenails. While all too common, there are many causes behind the changes to toenails; fungal or chronic bacteria infections, eczema, psoriasis, and even trauma to the toenail cause distortion of the nail.

..: Fungal nail infection Fungal infections are the most common cause of yellowed, thickened and/or deformed toenails and can affect one to all toenails, but cannot spread in the body via the blood stream.

Orthotics can solve back pain. Check out our new blog post.
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A revolutionary sneaker, or overhyped gimmick? - USATODAY.com

A revolutionary sneaker, or overhyped gimmick?

A revolutionary sneaker, or overhyped gimmick? - USATODAY.com They are, advertisements say, a game-changer in athletic footwear: sneakers that are supposed to tone muscles, promote healthy weight loss and improve the posture of those who walk, work or shop in them.

High Heels, Flip Flops, And Ballet Flats Are Apparently No-Nos For Pregnant Women - Parenting on Shi

Women who are pregnant should carefully examine their shoes

High Heels, Flip Flops, And Ballet Flats Are Apparently No-Nos For Pregnant Women - Parenting on Shi Good news for fellow Glamour bloggers Joanna and Kim, who both recently gave birth to beautiful babies--you can get back in your stilettos! But Petra, who's just days away from delivering, will have to wait it out a little while longer, according…

The right kind of flip-flops to wear this summer - Fashion + Beauty on Shine

Use caution when choosing your summer footwear.

The right kind of flip-flops to wear this summer - Fashion + Beauty on Shine Dr. Rock Positano, director of the Non-surgical Foot and Ankle Service at the Hospital for Special Surgery, confirms Shroyer's findings. "With no real solid support underneath the foot, it loses its shock-absorbing capabilities. The lower leg, shin, knee, hip, and back are overworking." Dr. Jacqueli...

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Read our new blog post on the principles that make up a good running shoe.

.. Heel pain is as common in children as it is in adults, except the cause of heel pain for most children is due to inflammation of the growing bone of the heel. This inflammatory condition is known as Sever’s disease or Calcaneal Apophysitis.

Minnesota Vikings' Brett Favre has surgery on injured left ankle - ESPN

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Minnesota Vikings' Brett Favre has surgery on injured left ankle - ESPN Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre, adhering to a timetable that would allow him to report to training camp, underwent arthroscopic surgery on his injured left ankle Friday morning.

Utah Jazz's Mehmet Okur tears Achilles tendon, ends season - ESPN

Also check out our new blog post on ankle sprains

Utah Jazz's Mehmet Okur tears Achilles tendon, ends season - ESPN Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor says center Mehmet Okur has a torn left Achilles' tendon and is out for the remainder of the playoffs.

Women risk snapped ligaments for shoe fashion - CNN.com

Great article from CNN on the dangers of some fashionable shoes.

Women risk snapped ligaments for shoe fashion - CNN.com Despite sprains, foot pains and blisters, towering footwear has legions of loyal female fans.

Phillies in the Halladay spirit; Mariners make plans minus Lee - USATODAY.com

Seattle Mariner Cliff Lee is receiving platelet-rich plasma therapy to treat his abdominal injury. Podiatrists also use this treatment to relieve the pain of plantar fasciitis and achilles tendinitis.

Phillies in the Halladay spirit; Mariners make plans minus Lee - USATODAY.com Two teams that dominated the offseason with a blockbuster swap of Cy Young Award winners find themselves living out different storylines as the 2010 season starts in earnest Monday.