Plantar Fasciitis often happens with people who have flat feet, high arches, are overweight, or who are on their feet a lot. While it may feel like inflammation, it is associated with a degenerative problem involving the tissue that connects your toes to your heel bone.Rest: It's important to keep …

Arthritis is a term that refers to many different diseases, some of which have a predilection to affect the foot and ankle and knee. What follows is some information on how to treat arthritis and natural remedies for arthritis as they relate to arthritis in the foot, ankle and knee.What is Osteoar …

Background: The metatarsal bones are five long bones in the foot. Many people have a common disorder called metatarsalgia that affects the metatarsal bones and joints of the ball of the foot, just before the toes and most prevalent under 2nd, 3rd and 4th metatarsal heads (similar to the knu …

Diabetes and Shoes: What are the key features of Diabetic Shoes? In 1993 Congress enacted a bill known as the Therapeutic Shoes for Individuals with Diabetes. The Bill recognizes that Diabetics who may have peripheral neuropathy are at risk for factors that can lead to an ulceration and poss …

How Pedors Shoes Work For Plantar FasciitisIn medical terms, plantar fasciitis resulting in heel pain is a result of an abnormal force pulling upon the plantar fascia and medial intrinsic foot muscles attached to the calcaneus.If those muscles are overworked (perhaps due to extra weight bearing) an …

Appropriate footwear is a key component in senior health and wellness, where independence and mobility are key indicators for quality of life and longevity. If you are a senior care provider we have a Powerpoint Presentation that you may find helpful. If you are looking for shoes for Mom …