Anderson Blog & Updates
Resources and News about Health & Podiatry
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- October 4, 2016
Foot pain is a difficult injury to have since you have to use your feet to walk, run, drive and much more. One type of injury that tends to plague runners of all levels is plantar fasciitis. The pain is derived from the ligament type tissues that are attached to the base of your toes
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- August 11, 2016
Summer’s most popular foot wear seems to be the flip flop. Flip flops are quick and easy to put on when running spur of the moment errands. Having so much open exposure helps keep your feet cool and some people just find them so comfortable. But most of us don’t realize the problems that come
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- July 20, 2016
Your body is complex in design with systems that work in conjunction with one another to keep your body functioning in tip-top condition. More often than not, your body will tell you when something isn’t working correctly. Sometimes this can be in a dramatic way that is hard to ignore and sometimes in more subtle
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- June 30, 2016
Healthy feet are necessary for a healthy lifestyle, so it is important to take extra care of them. Feet are used every day and take on a great deal of pressure from walking, running and other activities. Feet that hurt make even walking difficult. There are many different types of feet infirmities that can inflict
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- May 24, 2016
Heel spurs happen when there is a calcium deposit that causes a bony protrusion to form on the underside of the heel bone. It is often times associated with plantar fasciitis which is a painful inflammation of a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. Calcium deposits buildup over a
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- April 12, 2016
When you stop and think about it, our feet really are amazing pieces of machinery. They take a daily pounding; in fact most of us take about 8,000 steps per day, with experts recommending we take at least 10,000. Other than the occasional pedicure, many of us neglect our feet, but there are some things
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- March 8, 2016
Your feet literally take a beating from the moment you get out of bed till the moment you curl up on the couch in the evening. In fact, studies suggest that your feet absorb about 1,000 pounds of force in a single day! You stand on your feet for hours, cram them into shoes that
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- December 6, 2015
The holiday season is here and it is the perfect time of year to spend with family and friends enjoying all of the wonderful festivities around us. Holiday shopping, parties and other activities keep you on your feet a great deal, and it is important to make sure your feet are healthy and in good
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- August 28, 2015
When a child hits their teenage years, they start to care more about their personal hygiene. They want to shower more often, wash their face and wear clean clothes. Many teens start to care more because they start to care what their peers think about them. They mostly do a good job of taking care