Plantar Fasciitis is a painful condition of the heel, which manifests itself with pain first step in the morning in the heel. One of the treatments on the market for this is a foot massage ball. There are hundred of treatments for plantar fasciitis. The massage ball is one of the few that make sense …
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Plantar Fasciitis is a painful condition of the heel, which manifests itself with pain first step in the morning in the heel. One of the treatments on the market for this is a Thera-Band Foot Roller. There are hundred of treatments for plantar fasciitis on the market. The foot roller is one of the few that make sense (and affordable only $9). …
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A common home remedy for toenail fungus is that if you soak your feet in Vinegar it will help treat the toenail fungus. Where this rumor started is unclear. People have reported good results that they swear by (although these people never seem to be able to actually show you their feet). What is most …
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Recently a new entry to the treatment of bunions has entered the marketplace. A bunion sock or more specifically the Bunion Support Women’s Quarter Sock. The thought process behind this recent invention is take the principles of a bunion splint and apply them in a sock. The sock features a pad that goes between the …
A home remedy handed down through the ages is that soaking your feet in vinegar will help cure athletes foot. Where this rumor originated from is unclear. In theory it may help in the Vinegar helps dry the foot and one of the most important aspects of treating athletes foot is drying your feet after …
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A common question asked by patients is: Is there a pill you can take to cure plantar warts in children or adults? The answer is yes and its not an herbal voodoo pill. Cimetidine, whose primary use is for heart burn, has been shown to be effective in treating warts in actual studies. Here is …
Does Dr. Scholl’s Ingrown Toenail Pain Reliever kit work? The answer is yes and no. The only way to definitively stop an ingrown toenail from hurting is to have it removed by a Podiatrist. However, if for whatever reason you do not want to have it done, this is the best ingrown toenail reliever kit …
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One of the latest trends in the treatment of athletes foot is the creation and use of specially forumlated bars of soap to treat athletes foot. These soaps are noted for their antifungal properties and there ability to penetrate the skin, to help with the treatment of athletes foot. The question remails do these athlete …
Are there socks that are better for plantar fasciitis than others? The short answer to that question is no. However, there are products that can be worn under socks that can help with plantar fasciits. There is product termed Plantar Fasciitis sleeves. Now before I go on, none of these sleeves should be used alone …
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The answer is yes. The Dremel 7700 can be used to file down thick toenails. This dremel is ideal for Podiatrists, Nurses or people who suffer from thick toenails. It is inexpensive retailing at only $30. It has two speeds (which is really all you really need in debriding thick toenails). I would not get …
The North American Healthcare Foot Rocker is billed as helping with many different conditions of the foot and ankle. They like to claim the Foot Rocker is effective in helping a multititude of conditions of the foot and ankle ranging from Plantar Fasciitis to Back Pain. Will it work for all the conditions it claims …
Do Foot Alignment Socks work? Foot alignment socks were created to help people suffering from bunions and/or hammer toes. The socks work by aligning the toes and the bunion straight while still wearing a sock. As you can see in the picture here: The short answer to do foot alignment socks work? Is yes and …
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A bunion is a painful deformity located at the big toe joint. It results in the misalignment of toes. There are multiple treatments for bunions. A common question, or treatment solicited is a cortisone shot for bunion pain. Do steroid shots help for bunion pain? The answer is No and Yes. Cortisone shots will only …
The answer is yes you can get a blood clot from Bunion surgery, although the chances are less than 1%. The follow up answer is the chances of dying from it are minor (less than 1% again). With Bunion surgery you are non weight bearing for a period of time and this causes a patient to …
Bunion Aid Hinge Splints are somewhat new to the market. The idea behind the hinged splint is that it allows for freedom of motion as opposed to other splints. This splint helps move with the joint. This is the splint here: I understand the idea, and there are splints that are bulky that could limit …
Neuromas are a painful swelling of the nerve typically occuring in the third interspace and termed a Moron’s Neuroma. Neuromas feel like you are walking with a mass in your foot and they hurt. There are many treatments for Neuromas including surgery, injections and pads. Ultrasound should not be the first treatment that you attempt …
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Why is your toe red and swollen? This is a common complaint that Podiatrists hear regularly. Generally speaking, a red, swollen painful toe is one of a couple of issues. Below I will discuss the most common diagnosis and conditions that can cause a painful red swollen toe. 1. You broke or severly sprained your …
Custom orthotics are like glasses for your feet. Whether you suffer from plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, or flat feet, custom orthotics can be a godsend. Typically, custom orthotics are made and bought at the Podiatrist’s office. However, physical therapists and pedorthoists do custom orthotics as well. The greatest variant in custom orthotics is the cost. They can …
A common question asked by people of Podiatrists is can I wear my orthotics with my sandals? Which is understandable since you spend 100’s of dollars on orthotics in some cases. The answer with most sandals is no. But recently the company Aetrex created a sandal termed Aetrex Alyssa comfort sandals. This looks like a …
Ingrown toenails are painful and the best treatment for ingrown toenails is to have them removed by a Podiatrist. But, a common concern for this procedure is how much will I have to pay to have an ingrown toenail removed? The average cost of ingrown toenail removal is $230, however that price tends to include …
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Bunions are extremely painful. In a majority of cases the only way to eliminate a bunion is surgery. The surgery can be an expensive but worthy endeavor due to the pain and life disruptions a bunion can cause. The surgeons fee for a typical bunion surgery is about $1,340, assuming a non complicated bunion procedure. There …
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So if you are sick of how long and tedious debriding your callous with a pummus stone can take. You are a runner at and the callous is constantly accumulating on your heels and the bottom of your foot. You need something more effective and powerful. Your friends have recommended a dremel, but you think …
Ultrasound is a unique technology that used to be reserved to medical practices and physical therapy offices. It does more than visualize babies. It can be used in physical therapy to help with painful scar tissue. The ultrasound works by sending ultrasonic waves to the sub cutaneous tissue which breaks up adhesion’s scar tissue and other …
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A lot of people in this country have uneven lengths on their legs, and most people go their entire life with unequal in length legs without any problems. But, for some people having one leg longer than the other can cause problems, such as back pain or foot pain. The question is, is there anyway to …
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