Conditions that can cause bumps on the bottom of the feet include plantar warts and fibromas, cysts, and eczema. Some causes require medical treatment, including medication, orthotics, and physical ...

Foot pain is one of those frustrations people often try to ignore – until ignoring it becomes impossible. “For many, foot pain is something to try to ‘push through,’ but over time, it can impact daily ...

HOUSTON, Oct. 7, 2002 – These boots weren't made for walkin', but "space boots" under development at the University of Houston may help astronauts stay healthy and readjust more quickly to walking ...

"Almost no footwear" today supports it, says this gait specialist, who explains the aha! connection between the feet and ...

It’s easy to exercise the muscles you can see—your biceps, your quads—but there are more muscles in your body than just the big ones. We’ve talked before about the muscles in your hands and forearms, ...

Foot care is essential for runners, and one common nuisance many of us face is foot cramps either during or after runs. Sometimes it involves the arch of our feet or our toes. No matter where the ...

We've all heard lots (perhaps too much) about the importance of core stability, provided by the network of muscles around the hips, pelvis and back. An interesting paper in this month's British ...

The foot has a complicated anatomical structure with many parts, all of which have specific functions. Due to this complex structure, there are many conditions that can affect feet. The structure of ...

A few years ago I developed "muscle compartement syndrome" in both my calves and I was operated on to fix the problem. I felt that the problem was largely, although never completely, solved after the ...