How to Pick the Best Shoes for Bunions
Bunions occur when the alignment or size of bones in your foot changes. This causes the big toe to lean toward the smaller toes and…
Category: Foot and Ankle
Choosing the Right Shoe Orthotics
Low back, knee, and foot pain are common concerns for many older adults. As we age, finding strategies to help limit and prevent musculoskeletal pain…
Understanding Heel Pain in Seniors: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
Maintaining mobility and independence is one of our most important well-being priorities as we age. However, heel pain, a common and debilitating condition for many…
Exercises Provide Home Remedies for Foot Neuropathy
Foot neuropathy is a common problem for seniors, and knowing how to manage this condition can be challenging. While various factors can cause this problem…
The 5 Best Foot Exercises For Seniors
As you age, taking good care of your feet is essential. Taking preventive steps and incorporating simple exercises into your daily routine will provide lasting…
Working With Wide Feet: Solutions That Help
Understanding the causes and solutions for wide feet is essential for anyone experiencing discomfort or difficulties finding suitable footwear. Wide feet can result from genetics,…
Choosing the Best Compression Socks
Has your doctor recently recommended compression socks to help remedy circulation problems? If so, you’re not alone. Poor circulation is a common complaint for many…
Navigating Toenail Care: Essential Tips for Older Adults
As we age, taking care of our toenails becomes more important than ever, but it can also be more difficult for various reasons. Sometimes, toenail…
A Senior’s Guide to Peroneal Tendonitis
Experiencing discomfort along the outer side of your lower leg? This might be a sign of peroneal tendonitis. While not critical, it can interfere with…
How to Improve Circulation in the Legs & Feet
As a physical therapist, I deeply understand the significance of maintaining good circulation, especially for my older patients. This guide focuses on how to improve…
What Causes Swelling in the Feet & Ankles (And How to Fix It)
Have you ever tried putting on your shoes and felt they were tighter than usual or didn’t fit anymore? Or have you noticed a strong…
Understanding Plantar Fasciitis: A Guide to Relief and Recovery
Have you ever experienced a sharp, stabbing pain in your heel when you take your first steps in the morning? Or perhaps you’ve felt a…
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