“People with hammertoes, bunions, and neuromas will all benefit from toe separators,” says Emily Splichal, DPM. While some severe cases of these conditions could require more intense treatment, she still Read more

"Foot pain can be debilitating, affecting every aspect of life," says Albert Nejat, DPM, a podiatrist and foot surgeon in Los Angeles. "Fortunately, most foot pains can be addressed with Read more

About 23 percent of adults between the ages of 18 and 65 have bunions. Over time, the intrinsic foot muscles, specifically the big toe, weaken and get difficult to spread. Read more

There are pros and cons of wearing sandals with ankle straps. Bruce Pinker, DPM, doctor of podiatric medicine at Progressive Foot Care in New York, points out that ankle straps Read more

The best way to find out whether your gait is a healthy one is to visit a podiatrist for an assessment, says Mark Lin, the podiatrist in charge of the Read more