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Runner Wants to Avoid Achilles Tendon Injury

About ten percent of runners have Achilles tendon problems, especially as they increase their mileage. Dr. Julie Mitchell discusses the condition with sports medicine specialist Dr. Mark Niedfeldt.  

Many Diabetic Amputations are Preventable

For 50,000 diabetics each year, the disease can lead to amputation of a toe, foot, or leg. Fortunately, notes Joseph A. Sizensky, MD, preventive techniques can help reduce the need for this traumatic option.   

Plantar Fasciitis Common, Painful, Treatable

Plantar fasciitis is aptly named, says Dr. Julie Mitchell: it is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue on the bottom of the foot running from the heel to the base of the toes.  

Foot and Ankle Surgeons Address a Wide Range of Problems

"Foot and ankle surgery is a sub-specialty within orthopedic surgery," says Jeffrey P. Schwab, MD. "Foot and ankle surgeons are people who went to medical school, did an orthopedic residency and understand the entire musculoskeletal system."   

Numbness Needs Professional Evaluation

Numbness or tingling is not always serious, but can result from a number of possible underlying conditions. In these two cases, Dr. Julie Mitchell recommends further assessment.   

Medical College Researchers Seek Genetic Keys to Diabetes

A Medical College of Wisconsin research team, collaborating with colleagues in Finland to study Type 1 diabetes, is producing a complex set of genetic maps that could tell us a great deal about the disease.  

Variety of Health Concerns Can Cause Numb Feet

Because of their delicate chemistry, nerve cells that sense touch in the feet are susceptible to many types of damage. Dr. Julie Mitchell describes some of the factors that might cause numbness.  

Over-the-Counter Treatments for Plantar Warts and Corns

Troubled by foot pain? The solution may be as simple as wearing properly-fitting shoes. For warts and corns, over-the-counter products might be worth a try.   

Proper Shoe Fit Can Prevent Foot Problems

Poorly fitting shoes not only make symptoms worse, they can sometimes cause the problem in the first place.   

Consider Use When Selecting Athletic Shoes

One of the major considerations when purchasing athletic shoes is what type of activity the shoes will be worn for.   

Erythromelalgia

This is a rare problem where the hands and feet get very red and painful in a warm environment.   

Plantar Fasciitis is a Common Cause of Heel Pain

Plantar fasciitis is caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thin layer of tough tissue supporting the arch of the foot.   

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