Foot Health for Walking

Treat your feet right with these foot care tips from Oliver Zong, D.P.M., New York City podiatrist and cosmetic foot surgeon.

What might be causing your toes to go numb when walking? Toe numbness may be due to shoes that are too tight or too small, but may be due to...

Do you have a hot foot problem? Here are some common causes of burning feet and what to do to help.

What bunions are, how improper footwear contributes, and what to do about it. From your About.com Guide to Orthopedic Medicine.

The symptoms, causes, and treatment for plantar fasciitis and heel spur.

It takes time to heal your heel and foot if you have heel spur or plantar fasciitis. These items can help relieve the pain while you mend.

Foot and leg pain and tiredness can be relieved with shoe inserts ranging from arch support to insoles and to custom built orthotics.  From your About.com Guide.

When should you consult a podiatrist rather than using a pedorthist. What are the benefits of consulting a podiatrist?

Foot Analysis - What is a Foot Analysis?

Can magnets in your shoes relieve tired feet and foot pain?

A metatarsal stress fracture is a common cause of foot pain, especially when people suddenly increase their activities. This type of injury, notorious in soldier recruits, is also called a "march fracture."

A stress fracture is an overuse injury. It occurs when muscles become fatigued and are unable to absorb shock and repeated impacts. Over time the fatigued muscle transfers this stress to the bone, resulting in a small crack (a stress fracture).

Flatfoot and fallen arches can cause foot pain and limit desire to exercise. New practice guidelines help doctors diagnose and treat flatfoot and fallen arches.

After a long walk or a long day on your feet, treat them to some pampering. Here are ways to make your feet happier.

While most people with flat feet don't have a problem, flat feet can cause disabling foot pain as well as knee pain, shin splints, achilles tendonitits and plantar fasciitis.

Years of wear and tear can be hard on our feet. So can disease, poor circulation, improperly trimmed toenails, and wearing shoes that don't fit properly. Problems with our feet can be the first sign of more serious medical conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and nerve and circulatory disorders.

Where to find podiatry and foot health information on the web.

People with diabetes have an increased risk for infections, expecially in their feet. Decreased circulation and changes in the blood vessels in the extremities can cause healing to be delayed. Complications can be devastating, if cuts and sores become infected. Reduce the risk of complications and infections by following these tips.

If you have a foot problem and plan to see your own practitioner, the online form is helpful just to gather your own data to give to your practitioner.

Ask a question from a certified podiatrist, plus read answers to previous common questions. Site also has info on orthotics, and an online store for foot care products. From OurFootDoctor.com

North Shore Podiatry has an excellent "Foot Care A-Z" section with descriptions of foot problems and colorful diagrams.

The American Podiatric Medical Association presents a great article about walking, shoes, foot care, and racewalking.

A podiatrist shows how aging affects the feet and preventative measures to counter it.

Footcare Direct has diagrams and explanations of walking and common problems.

A guide to foot injuries common to walkers, from Women Walk the Marathon and podiatrist Karen H. Turcic.

Walking information from a podiatrist.

Foot powder, insoles and orthotics are for sale through an online catalog.

Popular cushioning insoles.  Product information and links to ordering.