During the colder months, many people like to pop their feet into warm slippers before padding around the house or relaxing in front of the TV.  Years ago, slippers were mainly confined to the bathroom and bedroom; now they’re worn much more.  If you’ve been working...

There are benefits that many people enjoy while wearing flip flops.  These can include feeling fresh air on the feet, additionally, they are easy to wear, and come in a variety of colors and styles. Many people who choose to wear flip flops take shorter steps, and...

Strapping or taping can be applied to an ankle for any sport that requires a lot of jumping, running and quick changes in direction.  Strapping is a temporary form of bracing that is applied to your foot, leg or knee to offload painful areas, muscles or tendons.  As...

If you regularly experience foot cramps and other foot pain, you could have an autoimmune disease that impacts your joints and muscles.  Many people with lupus experience foot cramps. However, lupus symptoms mimic many other illnesses, so it requires a diagnosis from...

Podiatrists are medical specialists who have been trained to assess, diagnose, and treat conditions related to the feet, ankle, lower limbs, and their associated structures.  Injury, overuse, or conditions causing inflammation involving any of the bones, ligaments, or...

There are a number of treatments available for sudden ankle pain without injury.  A healthcare professional will need to perform a full examination before recommending appropriate treatments Possible Reasons for Sudden Ankle Pain without Injury Osteoarthritis:...