Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that is the result of wear and tear on the joints. Inflammation and injury to the joint cause a breaking down of cartilage tissues, resulting in pain, swelling, decreased range of motion, and deformity.

There are two forms of psoriasis that can be seen on the soles of the feet and the palms of the hands.

Hiking is a great exercise for your whole body, but it's important to take a few steps to ensure the health and safety of your feet.

Whether you go to the gym or you prefer to stay at home, if you work out regularly, you know that certain exercises benefit specific parts of your body‚ sit ups for your abdominal muscles, push-ups for your chest and arms, etc. But what about your feet?

With that increase in activity, we notice an increase in the number of patients visiting our office complaining of foot and ankle injuries. Here are some tips to help you stay safe:

Peroneal tendonitis is a medical term referring to irritation, inflammation, or damage to the peroneal tendons, two tendons located on the outer side of the foot and ankle.

Of course, exercise is a good habit. It offers benefits to your cardiovascular system, your muscles and your bones. But making a habit out of just one kind of exercise can pose a risk to your feet and ankles, which are vulnerable to injuries caused by repetitive stress.

The actual cause of Freiberg's disease is unclear to foot doctors, but it's believed that repetitive stress is to blame.

Here are some tips to keep your feet in great shape and prevent a podiatric illness or injury from ruining your good time:

Cracked heels occur when the skin on the feet becomes excessively dry. They can be caused by a variety of other factors, including:

A podiatrist is a special doctor who diagnoses and treat conditions of the foot, ankle, and other structures of the leg.

Here are ten tips - one for each of your toes - to make sure that you're living your best life on two pain-free feet.

Here are eight recommendations that are sure to minimize your risk at the salon:

HPV is a determined virus. It finds a way to enter the body through the top layer of skin.

Most Americans will walk over 100,000 miles in their lifetimes. That makes it likely that our feet with undergo some changes as we age. While inconvenient, or even uncomfortable, most are normal.

Stay safe by learning and following a few simple recommendations to ensure ladder safety.

Contrary to popular belief, heel spurs aren't pointy or sharp pieces of bone.  When the heel is subjected to constant wear and tear over a period of many years, a collection of very small, irregularly shaped growths can develop on the bone at the underside of the heel.

Whether you’re headed to trivia night at your local pub this week, or you just want to increase your understanding of foot health, information is power! Here are some valuable facts to know about your feet, ankles, and lower legs:

Capsulitis is a painful foot condition that can make it difficult to wear shoes, walk, or move through your day with comfort and ease.

As we age, our health care needs change. We are more likely to experience chronic illness or discomfort throughout our bodies and, unfortunately, our foot health is at risk.