In an effort to document exactly how toe springs affect your feet, a team led by Freddy Sichting of Chemnitz University of Technology, Chemnitz, Germany, put 13 volunteers on treadmills Read more

“Adult flatfoot can be caused by trauma, injury, accident, or being overweight or pregnant,” notes Jacqueline Sutera, DPM, who specializes in women’s foot care at City Podiatry in New York. Read more

Gout is a type of arthritis caused by a build-up of uric acid in joint tissues and joint fluid, which happens when the body is unable to keep uric acid Read more

"Diabetic shoes typically have extra depth and thicker insoles which help reduce friction and skin breakdown," explains podiatric surgeon Rebecca Pruthi, DPM, owner of Foot Care of Manhattan. "The soles Read more

"Soccer season is in full swing and it is important for parents and coaches to think twice before letting a young, injured player "play through" foot and ankle pain. The Read more