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Shin Splints and Heel Spurs - Preventing Walking Injuries

Common walking injuries include shin splints and plantar fasciitis. How to prevent these painful problems.

What is Morton's Toe?

If your big toe is shorter than your second toe, you have Morton's Toe or Greek Toe. It is common but can lead to foot pain and gait problems.

Shockwave Therapy Helps Plantar Fasciitis

Shockwave therapy provides a new treatment option for patients with a common foot problem, plantar fasciitis.

Magentic Insoles Give No Pain Relief

A double-blind study found that magnetic insoles provided no pain relief more than identical non-magnetic insoles.

Magnetic Insoles No Help for Plantar Heel Pain

Study shows magnets do not help plantar heel pain. Magnetic insoles may be no help for foot problems.

Heel Pain Hinders Fight Against Fat

A study finds that heel pain causes people to limit exercise, further contibuting to weight gain. Overweight people are at higher risk for developing plantar fasciitis heel pain

Heel Pain Worse for Overweight People

Heel pain is a problem for many people, and studies published in May, 2004 show that treatment varies widely, with those who are overweight having the most pain and difficulty.