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 Plantar Fasciitis and Thyroid DysfunctionPlantar fasciitis is characterized by sharp heel pain occurring at the first step in the morning or upon rising after periods of rest. Plantar Fascia StructurePlantar fasciitis is a condition characterized by microscopic tears causing inflammation and eventual degeneration of the plantar fascia. Toenail Fungus - Tips For TreatmentToenail fungus affects 6-9 million Americans and is extremely difficult to treat. This article reviews both oral and topical medications used to treat toenail fungus and discusses methods to prevent re-infection. Pregnancy, Diabetes, and Your FeetThere are so many changes the body undergoes during pregnancy that it becomes easy to ignore the changes in the feet. Neuropathy is the loss of sensation in the feet commonly caused by diabetes and the single greatest risk factor for developing foot ulcerations. This article reviews the changes the feet undergo during pregnancy and methods diabetics can take to avoid foot complications. Treating Neuromas - Ten TipsA neuroma is an inflamed nerve. When the nerve becomes irritated, electrical pain shoots out to the toes when walking. Individuals can experience burning and numbness in their second, third or fourth toes and usually feel like they are walking on a lump in the ball of their foot. Prevent Foot Problems When WalkingAccording to a NSGA Survey, 71 million American adults are exercise walkers, making walking the top sport in the United States. Unfortunately, many sedentary individuals who start walking programs quickly develop foot problems. Almost sixty million Americans have foot problems and many develop them after beginning a new exercise routine. Fifteen Ways to Fight Heel PainHeel pain effects millions of Americans every year. This article reviews plantar fasciitis, the most common cause of heel pain and details fifteen treatments that can be done at home to help this painful condition. Plantar Fasciitis or Plantar Fasciosis?Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition of the foot which results from small tears within the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a thick, connective tissue band that originates on the bottom of the heel bone and extends to the ball of the foot. The high density composition of collagen fibers give the fascia it's strength and it's ability to support the the substantial amount of force through the arch when walking.
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