Flat feet in themselves are not a problem. But running on flat feet is almost like running on gelatin. Flat feet turn inward (overpronation * ), causing legs to turn inward, and contribute to such "overuse" injuries as shin splints and bac…

It can take several months for symptoms to go away and the plantar fascia to be fully healed. Remember that a torn ligament (even only very tiny tears) only happens after repeated and extended stress and to reverse this, prolonged treatmen…

Diabetics must be extra careful with corns and calluses. Because of poor circulation and decreased nerve functioning in the feet, diabetics have an increased risk of infection from corns and calluses. The same applies to anyone who is not …

Stop whatever exercise you are doing that has resulted in your foot or ankle pain. Stress fractures are not caused by an injury like an ankle sprain or bumping something with your foot, so if you cannot remember a precise injury that start…

Hard corns usually develop on the outside of the little toe (i.e., the part that rubs against the inside of the shoe). Soft corns, also known as kissing corns, develop between the toes. Both conditions result in pain and irritation. If lef…