Why do toenails fall off? It’s either because of sudden, intense trauma or gradual stress over time. For example, a particularly intense stubbing of your toe can lead to it falling off. But, this can also happen due to conditions like athlete’s foot, which is a fungus that grows because you [...]

Conditions like calluses and athlete’s foot are immediately obvious and you know the causes. But sometimes, the outside of your foot hurts. And when that happens, it can be difficult to know the true cause. That’s because the pain that happens on the outside of your foot doesn’t necessarily [...]

Has your teen already begun practice for football, volleyball, soccer, or another Fall sport? As a parent, it’s your personal nightmare that your son or daughter experiences a devastating foot or ankle injury that sidelines them for the season, and causes pain into their adult years. Ankle [...]

If you’ve got a few more pounds on than you’d like and you’re making a personal commitment to getting back into shape, your ankles are at risk. You don’t want to start off strong and lose several pounds, only to experience an ankle injury that sidelines you (and all your awesome progress) [...]

Ever try to go for a run in sandals? Maybe you can do it for a few yards or so. But you’d never do it if you wanted to truly run and get a workout. So, you make a decision and wear athletic shoes if you want to run or walk a decent distance. That’s an obvious one. But, many forget [...]