Board-certified podiatrist and foot surgeon Bruce Pinker, DPM, notes that he often sees diabetes patients with "sores or bruises or cuts on the lower extremities that are slow to heal."    Dr. Read more

The feet control where we walk or run, but they can also have an effect on our knees, hips, and lower back. In the same vein, parts of our legs Read more

Podiatrist Marisha Stawiski, DPM points to three small studies that conclude heels, in particular, can create many hip, knee, and other lower-extremity issues. “In the foot alone,” she says, “there Read more

Your feet are a cooling hotspot because they're home to key circulation points in your body, adds Emily Splichal, DPM, a New York-based podiatrist. "Placing your feet in cool water Read more

Indoors and outdoors, youth athletes stay active year-round in competitive sports. For many of them, heel pain has become "just another part of the game." Foot and ankle surgeon, Shelly Read more