Recommended Pages at foothealthfacts.org
Five Tips for Healthy Holiday Feet
foothealthfacts.org — “Don--™t let sore, achy feet ruin your holiday season. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons offers five tips to healthy holiday feet.” View full resource at foothealthfacts.org
Most Recently Shared on November 23, 2010 at 4:02 am By:
Dr. Michele Doctor and Podiatrist
RT @DrHurless @GilbertFootDr When shopping on Black Friday, PLEASE BE KIND TO YOUR FEET! Tips 2 keep healthy holiday feet http://ow.ly/3dHkU
Seniors can Reduce Risk of Falling by Fixing Painful Feet
foothealthfacts.org — “In addition to healthy feet and ankles contributing to a full and active lifestyle, they can also reduce a senior--™s risk for dangerous and deadly falls.” View full resource at foothealthfacts.org
Most Recently Shared on November 8, 2010 at 4:15 pm By:
Hai-En Peng, DPM Podiatrist and Doctor
For those active seniors in your life, get their painful feet checked to prevent falls... http://fb.me/KrvpCLcS
Got Gout? Holiday Season Triggers Painful Toes
foothealthfacts.org — “Changes in diet, including overindulging in certain foods and beverages, can cause gout attacks over the holidays.” View full resource at foothealthfacts.org
Most Recently Shared on November 8, 2010 at 4:12 pm By:
Hai-En Peng, DPM Podiatrist and Doctor
Holidays are just around the corner. If you have gout, be mindful of what you eat... http://fb.me/F30VtQrI
Accessory Navicular Syndrome
foothealthfacts.org — “some people with this extra bone develop a painful condition known as accessory navicular syndrome when the bone and/or posterior tibial tendon are aggravated.” View full resource at foothealthfacts.org
Most Recently Shared on October 26, 2010 at 5:49 pm By:
Hai-En Peng, DPM Podiatrist and Doctor
Have a flatfoot and a bump in the inside of your foot? You might have an extra bone... http://fb.me/J0oIS7lE
Gout
foothealthfacts.org — “Gout is a disorder that results from the build-up of uric acid in the tissues or a joint. It most often affects the joint of the big toe.” View full resource at foothealthfacts.org
Most Recently Shared on October 12, 2010 at 5:35 pm By:
Hai-En Peng, DPM Podiatrist and Doctor
Did you wake up and have extreme pain and redness in the great toe joint? You may have gout... http://fb.me/zvRJPYaH
Osteoarthritis of the Foot and Ankle
foothealthfacts.org — “In the foot, osteoarthritis most frequently occurs in the big toe, although it is also often found in the midfoot and ankle.” View full resource at foothealthfacts.org
Most Recently Shared on October 8, 2010 at 4:05 pm By:
Hai-En Peng, DPM Podiatrist and Doctor
Do you have pain in the big toe joint? You may have arthritis. http://fb.me/HrkJbpKV
Ankle Sprain
foothealthfacts.org — “An ankle sprain is an injury to one or more ligaments in the ankle, usually on the outside of the ankle.” View full resource at foothealthfacts.org
Most Recently Shared on September 29, 2010 at 5:01 pm By:
Hai-En Peng, DPM Podiatrist and Doctor
Did you just injure your ankle? Don't wait - go and see your nearest podiatrist. http://fb.me/JCSom3gy
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)
foothealthfacts.org — “The posterior tibial tendon serves as one of the major supporting structures of the foot, helping it to function while walking. Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is a condition caused by changes in the tendon, impairing its ability to support the arch.” View full resource at foothealthfacts.org
Most Recently Shared on September 27, 2010 at 6:36 pm By:
Hai-En Peng, DPM Podiatrist and Doctor
Noticing that your arch is flattening? You may have a condition known as PTTD... http://fb.me/vM2BagBR
Ganglion Cyst
foothealthfacts.org — “A ganglion cyst is a sac filled with a jellylike fluid that originates from a tendon sheath or joint capsule. Although they most often occur on the wrist, they also frequently develop on the foot -- usually on the top.” View full resource at foothealthfacts.org
Most Recently Shared on September 23, 2010 at 3:56 pm By:
Hai-En Peng, DPM Podiatrist and Doctor
Wondering what that soft lump on your foot is? You could have a ganglion cyst... http://fb.me/tCu5QJ2c
Plantar Wart (Verruca Plantaris)
foothealthfacts.org — “Warts can develop anywhere on the foot, but typically they appear on the bottom (plantar side) of the foot. Plantar warts most commonly occur in children, adolescents, and the elderly.” View full resource at foothealthfacts.org
Most Recently Shared on September 16, 2010 at 4:18 pm By:
Hai-En Peng, DPM Podiatrist and Doctor
I think I stepped on something and it hurts. It could be a wart... http://fb.me/FNcjInlI
Morton' s Neuroma (Intermetatarsal Neuroma)
foothealthfacts.org — “The most common neuroma in the foot is a Morton--™s neuroma, which occurs between the third and fourth toes. It is sometimes referred to as an intermetatarsal neuroma.” View full resource at foothealthfacts.org
Most Recently Shared on September 13, 2010 at 4:47 pm By:
Hai-En Peng, DPM Podiatrist and Doctor
Wondering what that nagging pain in the ball of your foot is? You may have a Morton's neuroma. http://fb.me/HKf1Bw8s
Common Runners' Injury: Stress Fractures of the Foot
foothealthfacts.org — “The growing popularity of marathons among beginning runners has contributed to the increase in repetitive stress injuries, including stress fractures of the foot, seen by foot and ankle surgeons.” View full resource at foothealthfacts.org
Most Recently Shared on September 1, 2010 at 5:38 pm By:
Hai-En Peng, DPM Podiatrist and Doctor
Trying to run to get your fitness back? A little warning if you do it too much, too quickly... http://fb.me/FIlgXLF9
Are Popular Sandals Causing Foot Problems in Men?
foothealthfacts.org — “With the growing popularity of men's sandals come more aches and pains for male feet.The wrong sandal could cause problems including heel pain, Achilles tendonitis, pain in the big toeand even breaks and stress fractures.” View full resource at foothealthfacts.org
Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2010 at 7:35 pm By:
Are Popular Sandals Causing Foot Problems in Men? ... http://dld.bz/cjyp
Foot Health Facts - The official consumer website of: American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
foothealthfacts.org — “Foot Health Facts - The official consumer website of: American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons” View full resource at foothealthfacts.org
Most Recently Shared on March 11, 2010 at 2:46 pm By:
Gary Schmidt, M.D. Orthopedic Surgeon, Physician, Doctor, and Surgeon
Foot Health Facts: A great Web site for information on keeping your feet healthy and maintaining an active lifestyle. http://ow.ly/1h2tY
