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In Part 1 of our series entitled Choosing The Correct Shoe Type: Running we talked about several factors when setting about choosing the correct shoe type for running. We discussed using a technique called the Old Shoe Test where one would examine the wear of a pear of old running shoes to determine if there is an inward, outward or no lean at all. This would be a good indication as to the type of shoe type one should use for running. In this post, I am going to be discussing another test one can use, the Wet Foot test, in order to determine their foot movement so as to be able to find the right fit for their specific needs.

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In my previous post, I discussed several foot ailments that can affect a person at some point in their life. In this, the continuation of the that post, I will discussing some of the other various foot problems that people can encounter and some suggestion for prevention and treatment.

Bunions

When the joints in one’s big toe do not come together as they are intended to, they become swollen and tender. This is how bunions develop. It has been said that bunions seem to be hereditary.

If the condition of the bunion is not of a serious nature, there are few options that can be considered. One can try wearing shoes that have a wider cut at the instep and toe. One could also tape the foot or wear pad that cushion the bunion. Physical therapy and wearing shoe inserts or other orthopedic devices are other options that could be considered.

Cortisone injections or anti-inflammatory medication could be prescribed by the doctor in order to alleviate the pain. One could also look into some health product reports in order to check which medicine are the best choice in this case. In serious cases, surgery might be necessary in order to alleviate the pressure and repair the toe joint.

Ingrown toenails

When a piece of the toe nail breaks, an ingrown nail can occur. This is usually the case if one’s toe nails were not cut correctly.

Ingrown toenails tend to occur most commonly on the big toe. The part of the nail that is cutting into the skin can be cut off by a doctor. This will enable to healing process to occur in the affected area. This condition can often be prevented by cutting the nail straight across and leveling it with the toe of the toe.

Hammertoes

Hammertoes occur due to a shortening of the tendons that are responsible for movement of the toe.  The toe knuckle is often of greater size and is draws the toe back. Over a period, this joint becomes bigger and stiffens as it rubs against the shoes. This ailment can usually affect your balance in a negative way. In order to treat hammertoes, one must wear shoes and stocking with a lot of room for the toe. Surgery may be requires in extreme cases. Another result of wearing tight fitting shoes, could be dry foot skin as discussed in the previous post. If this is the case one could try specialty heel therapy such as Heel tastic

Spurs

Sometimes calcium growths develop on the bones of the feet. This is knows as spurs or osteophytes. This condition is caused muscle strains in the feet. There are several things that can worsen the condition of spurs. These include: long periods of standing, shoes that do not fit well and being overweight. Spurs can be painful and painless. Treatment for spurs can include foot supports, heel pads and heel cups. If these do not work, surgery may be required.

There are numerous foot care problems that every person can suffer from at some point in their life. I this post I am going to be going over some of the most common foot issues that people are faced with and how to find relief from them.

Bacteria and Fungus

Due to the time a person’s foot spends in shoes, fungal and bacterial ailments such as athlete’s foot can occur. This is mainly due to the fact that fungus’ breeding ground is dark, warm and humid places, such as the shoe. These ailments can result sin dry skin, redness, blisters, itching and peeling of the skin.

If these ailments are not treated immediately or in the proper manner, infections can occur. These infections can also, at times, be quite tricky to cure.  In order to prevent infections, one should do their utmost to keep their feet clean and dry. Changing socks or stockings is a very important preventative measure.  Also try to dust your feet with foot powder. If the condition does not improve with these steps, it will be time to see the doctor.

Dry Skin

Dry foot skin, especially the heels, is a very common problem among people. Using mild soap and moisturizer will go along way to alleviating the problem. One could also look into some specialty heel treatments such as Heeltastic Heel Therapy.

Calluses

When the bony parts of one’s body rub against their shoes, the pressure and friction can cause calluses and corns. If you are suffering from this problem, you should definitely talk to your doctor. Sometimes a simple solution as wearing better fitting shoes can help with the problem. You should, however, never try to treat corns or calluses by yourself. Many medicines that you do not need a prescription for often treat the symptom but do not really cure the problem of a callus or corn. However, these medicines, if your doctor advises it, can decrease the need for surgery.

Warts

Viruses can cause skin growths known as warts. Warts can sometimes become painful and can spread if left untreated. If you suffer from warts you should see your doctor as over the counter solutions hardly ever treat the problem effectively.  There three options when it comes to warts, apply some sort of medical solution to dry it our, burn it or freeze it off with liquid nitrogen, or remove the wart with a surgical procedure.