It goes without saying that regular exercise is hugely important to anybody’s health, but if you want to avoid injury, you have to make sure you do it right. Achilles tendinitis is a painful and debilitating condition, very common among runners, and the root cause of it is often running with improper equipment or technique
Achilles tendinitis is a painful swelling of the Achilles tendon, that may be accompanied by tearing in more severe cases.…
The Achilles tendon refers to the big tendon at the back of your heel. That tendon is susceptible to a variety of problems such as Achilles tendonitis and inflammation. This article discusses some treatment options that are available to you in case you start having Achilles tendon problems.
Rest
One of the easiest ways to combat Achilles tendon problems such as inflammation is to rest. This allows the swelling to subside, and the tendon can begin to heal.…
Calloused hands and fingers can be a mark of pride in some cases. It shows you’ve been working hard in some way, whether it’s a lot of heavy lifting, some intensive practise on a musical instrument, or even cooking a large amount of food (where your grip on the knife has resulted in a small callus). Calloused feet are not such a cause of pride, and sometimes feet can become calloused with what you would consider normal activity.…
Flat feet or fallen arches are a relatively common issue in Australia, and if you suffer from flat feet, you should see podiatrists. Flat feet cause a myriad of issues including pain and obesity. Luckily, there are many things you can do to deal with flat feet. In particular, here are five essential items that can help:
1. Custom Orthotics
Custom orthotics are arch-supporting insoles that you slip inside your shoes.…
As a player of racquet sports you certainly get to burn up plenty of calories but your feet take a fair amount of pounding. Many problems caused by the constant side-to-side movement, running, jumping and lunging, afflict racquet sports enthusiasts.
Many of these troubling conditions can be easily avoided or overcome. You can manage or avoid heel and knee pain, ankle sprains, and plantar fasciitis with custom made orthotics from companies like The Healthy Foot.…
If you have flat feet, a custom orthotic is the usual treatment recommended by most podiatrists. However, debate surrounds this treatment option, and many podiatrists, doctors and patients may prefer to explore alternatives. Here are three ways to treat flat feet, and these options can be used instead of or in addition to custom orthotics.
1. Prefabricated inserts
Custom orthotics can be expensive, and if you cannot afford them, you may want to consider prefabricated inserts.…
Shin splints affect many sports people, but the condition is particularly common for runners. The medical name for this condition is medial tibial stress syndrome, and the problem can cause painful symptoms from your knee down to your ankle. A bad case of shin splints can make it too painful to run, but many people make the mistake of stopping activity completely when they first feel the symptoms. If you think you have shin splints, read on to learn more about the causes of shin splints, and find out how active rest is one of the best ways for you to deal with the problem.…
