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Is foam rolling helpful for heel pain?

Plantar heel pain is easily the most prevalent orthopedic condition observed by foot doctors. It is an inflammation and also degeneration of the plantar fascia that is a long ligament that supports the mid-foot (arch) of the feet. The typical symptoms are soreness under the heel and more intense pain on arising from rest, especially

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Managing Chilblains

Chilblains are a relatively prevalent problem when the weather is cooler. These are a painful and itchy reaction of the small arteries in the toes to the changes in temperature. They cause a painful red lesion, which later turns into a dark blue color when they become chronic. They have recently been receiving some extra

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Can flip flops have enough arch support?

Do they have enough arch support built in so that they can support the foot? Can they be used instead of foot orthotics? Even thousgh foot orthotics do work really well at helping people with foot orthotics, they do need to be worn in shoes. Not everyone wants to wear shoes all the time, so

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