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Top 11 Podiatrist Recommended Shoes for Every Foot Type
Sore heels after a shift, aching knees at mile three, or toes that feel crammed by noon—too many people chalk those problems up to “just how my feet are.” In most cases, it’s the shoes. The right pair can ease plantar fasciitis, tame overpronation, protect diabetic feet, and keep you comfortable on long days. The...
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5 Gait Correction Exercises for Balance, Strength, Mobility
If your steps feel shorter, unsteady, or painful—if you catch your toes, shuffle on turns, or tire quickly—you’re not alone. Changes in strength, balance, joint mobility, and foot mechanics after injury, surgery, or simply years on your feet can alter the way you walk and raise your fall risk. The good news: gait isn’t fixed....
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How to Treat an Ankle Sprain: RICE, Rehab, When to Walk
A wrong step and your ankle flares with pain, swelling, and doubt. Is it broken? Should you walk on it? How long will it take? Whether you rolled it off a curb or on the court, a clear plan now prevents lingering instability. The good news: most sprains heal with structured self-care. Start PRICE (protection,...
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Causes of Dry Cracked Heels: Why It Happens and What Helps
Dry, cracked heels—heel fissures—occur when skin around the heel becomes thick, dry, and brittle enough to split. What starts as roughness can hurt, bleed, and even get infected. Often it’s dryness and pressure, but footwear, habits, and certain conditions can weaken the skin barrier. This guide breaks down why heels crack and what helps. We’ll...
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Home Pedicure Kits: 8 Podiatrist Picks to Buy in 2025
Want salon-smooth feet without a salon visit? Search results are packed with pedicure kits that promise to fix calluses, cracked heels, and ragged nails. Some deliver; others are harsh or simply wrong for your skin. Choosing well matters—especially if you have diabetes, neuropathy, poor circulation, or thin skin, where the wrong tool can mean cuts...
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Where To Buy Orthopedic Shoes: 8 Podiatrist-Approved Picks
Sore heels, achey arches, numb toes, or a foot that just doesn’t feel supported—when every step hurts, “where to buy orthopedic shoes” stops being a casual search and becomes urgent. The tricky part is sorting real support from clever marketing. Do you need extra depth, wider widths, rocker soles, or removable insoles for custom orthotics?...
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Ankle Injury Rehabilitation Exercises: Step-by-Step Guide
A rolled ankle can sideline you fast. The swelling, bruising, and twinges with each step make walking uncertain. Maybe you’ve iced and rested, but you’re unsure what to do next—or when it’s safe to push. Doing too much too soon risks setbacks; doing too little leaves you stiff, weak, and prone to reinjury. The fix...
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Prescription Arch Supports: Costs, Insurance, and How to Get
Prescription arch supports are custom, podiatrist-prescribed orthotic inserts that fit inside your shoes. Built from a 3D scan, foam impression, or plaster mold, they’re designed to match the exact contours of your feet and the way you walk, so they can reduce pain, improve alignment, and distribute pressure where you need it most. Unlike over-the-counter...
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Gait Analysis With a Podiatrist: What It Is, Benefits, Cost
Gait analysis is a clinical look at the way you stand and move. During a podiatrist-led assessment, we watch you walk (and sometimes run), measure pressures under your feet, and track joint motion to see how your feet, ankles, knees, and hips work together. The goal is simple: connect your symptoms—heel pain, shin splints, knee...
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What Is Regenerative Medicine? Benefits, Uses, Risks, Cost
Regenerative medicine is a treatment approach that helps the body repair itself. In musculoskeletal care, that often means using your own cells, platelets, and growth factors (sometimes called “orthobiologics”) to reduce pain and support healing in injured or worn tissues. Common examples include platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and bone marrow or fat–derived cell concentrates. Some techniques...
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