"Plantar fasciitis is a classical overuse injury. It's basically stress on the plantar fascia where it attaches to the heel bone. It's very similar to tendonitis or tennis elbow," says Read more

Summertime means shorts, t-shirts, and sandals. The warm weather may have you thinking about ditching comfort and stability for shoes with style. We spoke with a podiatrist who says constant Read more

The temptation to walk through the grass or sand barefoot can be irresistible, but Jennifer Ryder, DPM says that viruses, fungi, and bacteria can take advantage of an unprotected foot. Infection Read more

According to Robert Weiss, DPM, "In the game of golf there are less overuse injuries, but believe it or not, one of the most common is an ingrown painful toenail. Read more

Padding around barefoot all day during the pandemic is a recipe for parched skin, says Johanna S. Youner, DPM, a podiatrist in private practice in New York City and owner Read more