Athletic Foot Care

When Sports Take Their Toll Imagine you were sprinting up the sidelines of a field, about to score, when the pain hits. Maybe you collided with another player when it occurred, or perhaps you simply pushed forward too hard with your feet. However it started, the sharp...

Would you trust a structure that had cracks in the support beams? Probably not, because you know that the splits, even if they start small, make the whole thing less stable and more likely to fall. This can happen in your body, too. When your main structure—your...

Athletes are passionate—about their bodies, their sport, their team. That passion drives them to live fun, healthy, and active lives, which is great! Unfortunately, the hard pounding, twists, turns, kicks, and landings can lead to injury, too. Fortunately, the...

Many athletes struggle with it. It’s not uncommon to hear runners talk about their sore lower legs. After being out on a several-mile jog, they may even need to sit down and ice their shins to deal with the discomfort. They aren’t the only ones, of course—other...

Loosen Up: Stretching Out Your Feet Your feet handle a lot of pressure every day. Tendons, ligaments, and muscles that tighten and become inflamed are painful and can result in conditions like plantar fasciitis. Getting them to relax and stay loose can help relieve...

Running is one of the most popular recreational sports and hobbies in the country. Thousands of people of all ages, fitness levels, and life backgrounds hit the ground running pretty much every day. It’s an easy sport to access and is great for the body: it doesn’t...

It starts with an itch and ends with an invasive burning sensation. Your toes begin to crack, your skin starts to peal, blisters appear, and no amount of scratching will provide relief. This is the mark of the persistent fungal infection known as athlete's foot. Not...