The Human Foot - A Companion to Clinical Studies
This book, a collaboration between an orthopedic surgeon and a paleoanthropologist, starts by tracing the...
Encyclopedia: Arches of the Foot
In order to allow it to support the weight of the body in the erect posture with the least weight, the foot is constructed of a series of arches formed by the tarsal and metatarsal bones, and strengthened by the ligaments and tendons of the foot. Specifically, the arches are categorized as: , transverse arch of the foot , longitudinal arch of the foot Insufficiently expressed arches are called flat...
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some sort of athlete's foot?
My bf has a patch of red, scaly skin in the middle of his arch in his foot that also has tiny white blisters scattered ar...
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Vesicles to bottom of foot
I have a small area of thin skined, painful fluid filled vesicles to the bottom of my foot between the arch and heel. Def...
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Sprained angle
About 6 or 7 years ago I sprained my left ankle. I went on walking on it because it didn't hurt much at first. However, ...
Fingernails Slide Show
What can your fingernails tell you about your health? Learn about it here:
Your fingernails can tell you a lot about your health. Certain diseases and conditions are associated with changes in the appearance of nails. This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will take you through seven types of nail changes that may signal possible underlying health problems.
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Do I need Spenco Arch Supports or Insoles?
If you experience foot pain or fatigue it might be an indication that you need...
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