Flat Foot – Do I Really Have One
What is a Flat Foot?
A flat foot is known medically as pes planus. This occurs when the rounded arch on the inner side of the sole of the foot does not exist…or disappears and collapses upon standing. It is the most common reason many doctors prescribe arch supports. There are two main recognized types of flat foot.
1. In the first, flexible flat foot, the arch disappears when standing, but an arch can be seen when the pressure is released or the foot is at rest.
2. In the second, rigid flat foot, no rounded arch can be seen even when the foot is at rest.
The Problem of Athlete’s Foot
Athlete’s foot is one of the most common foot problems that Americans deal with every day. Whether you are the college athlete of the year or the village gardener, athlete’s foot can affect anyone.
Athlete’s foot is an infection on the skin of the feet that is caused by fungus. The culprit is the fungus called tinea pedis, which is quite common in the surrounding areas. This fungus practically lives and grows everywhere just as long as the area is warm and moist.
They can be found lounging around in areas where there is moisture such as in locker rooms in college gyms, the swimming pool area, the bathroom, and even the classiest spa houses in the country.
This love for moisture is the reason why the fungus just loves the environment inside your footwear especially rubber shoes that are not often aired out and dried properly. And remember this, once the fungus inhabit your shoes, it will be really hard to make it go away. But how does this fungus get into your shoes?
Sore Feet From Walking – Quick Effective Treatment
If you experience sore feet from walking, you are not alone. Many enthusiastic walkers suffer from this same problem. In this article, I will give you my favorite quick and effective treatments to combat and eliminate foot soreness from walking.
Causes of Foot Soreness from Walking
There are many possible causes of aching feet following regular walks, but here are a few of the more common ones. Probably the most common and easily fixable cause of sore feet is simply poor-fitting shoes, or shoes that may be properly fitting, but which are not suitable for extended walking.
Another possible cause of foot pain resulting from regular walking is a minor foot ailment such as plantar fasciitis, the most common type of heel pain. Plantar fasciitis causes inflammation of the plantar fascia ligament that stretches along the bottom of the foot. This ailment is commonly caused by repetitive, excessive stress on the heel tissue, and so this can certainly arise from vigorous, regular walking.