Posts Tagged ‘foot health’
Watch Your Feet: Avoiding Bunion Pain
That pain on the side of your foot could get worse over time. Learn about the available treatments for this common foot condition. As the seasons change, it is the perfect time to learn about taking care of your feet, especially if you are dealing with bunions. If you have bunions and you haven’t yet…
Read MoreInova Patient Puts Her Best Foot Forward
Minimally invasive bunion surgery makes recovery easier and much less painful Vienna Skinner, a 25-year-old substitute teacher and coach from Dumfries, Virginia, experienced pain from a bunion on and off for about three years. As a youth basketball and volleyball coach and a player herself, this was often an issue, and it gradually got worse.…
Read MoreStepping Forward Toward Bunion Remedies
Steven Neufeld, MD, explains bunions and a procedure to correct them Condition: Bunion: A bunion is a “bump” of bone that most often forms at the base of the big toe joint. It occurs if bone or tissue at the joint moves out of place and forces the big toe to bend toward the others.…
Read MorePreventing Foot Injuries When Running: 7 Tips for Healthy Feet
Cameron L. Phipps, DPM, is a podiatrist at the Catoctin Foot and Ankle Center in Purcellville, Va. He is board-qualified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and specializes in surgical reconstruction, wound care and sports injuries. With summer weather in full swing, it’s a perfect time to take your exercise routine outdoors. Running…
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