The feet are the foundation of the body, making their care essential for overall health and mobility. Exercise is beneficial, but it is important to protect your feet from overuse and injury. Incorporating cross-training into your routine will help reduce repetitive impact on specific areas of the feet, lowering the risk of stress-related injuries. Always begin workouts with a proper warm-up to prepare muscles and joints, and finish with a cool-down and stretching to improve flexibility and circulation. These simple practices can help to prevent stiffness, soreness, and strain. If you have any foot problems, see a podiatrist promptly.
Exercising your feet regularly with the proper foot wear is a great way to prevent injuries and build strength. If you have any concerns about your feet, contact one of our podiatrists from Complete Foot & Ankle Specialists, LLC. our doctors can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.
Exercise for Your Feet
Exercise for your feet can help you gain strength, mobility and flexibility in your feet. They say that strengthening your feet can be just as rewarding as strengthening another part of the body. Your feet are very important, and we often forget about them in our daily tasks. But it is because of our feet that are we able to get going and do what we need to. For those of us fortunate enough to not have any foot problems, it is an important gesture to take care of them to ensure good health in the long run.
Some foot health exercises can include ankle pumps, tip-toeing, toe rises, lifting off the floor doing reps and sets, and flexing the toes. It is best to speak with our doctors to determine an appropriate regimen for your needs. Everyone’s needs and bodies are different, and the activities required to maintain strength in the feet vary from individual to individual.
Once you get into a routine of doing regular exercise, you may notice a difference in your feet and how strong they may become.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices located in Bellefontaine, OHand Springfield, OH. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.
Playing pickleball can put stress on your feet, so choosing the right shoes is essential for preventing plantar fasciitis. Look for shoes with a plush tongue and collar that provide a soft, cushioned feel around the ankle. This added comfort helps reduce pressure on your feet during intense movements. A lightweight construction allows for swift and agile footwork without straining your legs. The upper of the shoe should be crafted from a breathable blend of leather and mesh, ensuring proper ventilation to keep your feet cool and dry. Shock-absorbing soles are another essential feature as they help reduce the impact on your heels and arches, providing additional support to prevent injury. You can enjoy pickleball while protecting your feet from plantar fasciitis with the right pair of shoes. If you have foot pain from playing pickleball, contact a podiatrist who can offer effective treatment solutions and determine the best shoes for this popular sport.
If you are a runner, wearing the right running shoe is essential. For more information, contact one of our podiatrists from Complete Foot & Ankle Specialists, LLC. our doctors can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.
Choosing the Right Running Shoe for Your Foot Type
To increase performance and avoid the risk of injury, it is important to choose the right running shoe based on your foot type. The general design of running shoes revolves around pronation, which is how the ankle rolls from outside to inside when the foot strikes the ground.
Neutral runners are able to choose from a wide variety of shoes, including minimalist shoes or even going barefoot.
Runners who overpronate, or experience an over-abundance of ankle rolling, should choose shoes that provide extra motion control and stability.
Runners who underpronate, or supinate, have feet that have high arches and lack flexibility, preventing shock absorption. They require shoes with more flexibility and cushion.
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Plantar fibromatosis, also known as Ledderhose disease, is a condition characterized by the growth of benign nodules or lumps in the connective tissue of the foot. These nodules form along the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue that supports the arch of the foot. The primary symptoms of plantar fibromatosis include pain, discomfort, and the visible appearance of lumps on the bottom of the foot. In some cases, the lumps may become large enough to limit movement or cause difficulty walking. The exact cause of the condition is not fully understood, although genetics may play a role, as it tends to run in families. Other factors such as trauma or repeated injury to the foot may also contribute. If you have developed nodules on the sole of your foot, it is suggested that you consult a podiatrist who can offer a proper diagnosis and effective relief tips.
A plantar fibroma is a fibrous knot in the arch of the foot. It is embedded in the plantar fascia which is a band of tissue that extends from the heel to the toes along the bottom of the foot. There can be multiple plantar fibromas in the feet at the same time. There are no known causes for this condition. If you have a plantar fibroma, there will be a bump in the arch of your foot that cannot be missed. Any associated pain is most often due to a shoe rubbing against the nodule. Non-surgical options, such as steroid injections, physical therapy, and orthotics should be tried first. Surgery is a last resort and is the only thing that will remove a plantar fibroma entirely. Consult with a podiatrist for a proper diagnosis and to determine the treatment regimen that is right for you.
What Causes a Plantar Fibroma?
While there are no specific causes identified, a plantar fibroma can possibly come from genetic predisposition or the formation of scar tissue that forms from healing the tears in the plantar fascia.
What Are the Symptoms of a Plantar Fibroma?
There will be a noticeable lump in the arch of the foot that may or may not cause pain. If pain is felt, it is typically because a shoe is rubbing up against the lump or when walking or standing barefoot.
Treatment and Prevention
A plantar fibroma will not disappear without treatment, but it can get smaller and be a non-issue. If pain persists, a podiatrist examines the foot and when the arch of the foot is pressed, pain can be felt down to the toes. An MRI or biopsy might be performed to help diagnose or evaluate the plantar fibroma. The following non-surgical options are generally enough to reduce the size and pain of these nodules:
Steroid injections
Orthotics
Physical therapy to help apply anti-inflammatory creams on the bump
Surgery is considered if the mass increases in size and the patient continues to feel pain after non-surgical methods are tried.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices located in Bellefontaine, OHand Springfield, OH. We offer the newest diagnostic tools and technology to treat your foot and ankle needs.
A heel spur is a bony growth that forms on the underside of back of the heel bone, often as a result of repeated stress or strain on the foot. It is commonly associated with plantar fasciitis, a condition that causes inflammation of the tissue along the bottom of the foot. While heel spurs themselves may not always cause pain, they can lead to discomfort when they press against the surrounding tissues. To diagnose a heel spur, a podiatrist will typically begin with a physical examination, assessing the foot for tenderness or swelling. An X-ray is the most common diagnostic tool used to confirm the presence of a heel spur, as it clearly shows the bony growth. If the heel spur is causing pain, relief may be found by practicing stretching exercises, and in some cases, orthotics may be prescribed. If you have developed a heel spur, it is suggested that you contact a podiatrist who can offer the treatment that is best for you.
Heel spurs can be incredibly painful and sometimes may make you unable to participate in physical activities. To get medical care for your heel spurs, contact one of our podiatrists from Complete Foot & Ankle Specialists, LLC. our doctors will do everything possible to treat your condition.
Heels Spurs
Heel spurs are formed by calcium deposits on the back of the foot where the heel is. This can also be caused by small fragments of bone breaking off one section of the foot, attaching onto the back of the foot. Heel spurs can also be bone growth on the back of the foot and may grow in the direction of the arch of the foot.
Older individuals usually suffer from heel spurs and pain sometimes intensifies with age. One of the main condition's spurs are related to is plantar fasciitis.
Pain
The pain associated with spurs is often because of weight placed on the feet. When someone is walking, their entire weight is concentrated on the feet. Bone spurs then have the tendency to affect other bones and tissues around the foot. As the pain continues, the feet will become tender and sensitive over time.
Treatments
There are many ways to treat heel spurs. If one is suffering from heel spurs in conjunction with pain, there are several methods for healing. Medication, surgery, and herbal care are some options.
If you have any questions feel free to contact our offices located in Bellefontaine, OHand Springfield, OH. We offer the latest in diagnostic and treatment technology to meet your needs.
