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<title>Christine Dobrowolski, DPM - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Christine Dobrowolski is a podiatrist and owner of Northcoast Footcare, Inc, an online resource for foot health information and foot care products. She received her undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of California at Davis and a Masters in Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. She earned her Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from The California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco. She completed her residency training in foot and ankle surgery at Western Medical Center in Santa Ana and Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Walnut Creek. Dr. Dobrowolski has published articles in The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery ... ]]></description>
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<title>New Gout Treatments and Recommendations For Prevention of Attacks</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Gout commonly presents with a sudden onset of redness, swelling and excruciating pain of the great toe joint during the night. Gout is a painful joint condition caused by hyperuricemia (high levels of uric acid in the blood) resulting in the precipitation of needle-like crystals in the joints. The prevalence of gout has been steadily increasing over the past two decades is now estimated to be 1-2% of the U.S. population.]]></description>
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<title>Ball of Foot Pain - Causes and Treatments</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Ball of foot pain can be caused by a number of conditions, but the common causes are metatarsalgia, neuroma and 2nd metatarsal overload syndrome. This article describes the condition, the common causes and recommended treatments for metatarsalgia, a common cause of ball of foot pain.]]></description>
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<title>Plantar Fasciitis and Thyroid Dysfunction</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Plantar fasciitis is characterized by sharp heel pain occurring at the first step in the morning or upon rising after periods of rest. Fasciitis is caused by microscopic tears in the plantar fascia, a long connective tissue structure in the bottom of the foot. The tearing of the fascial band results in inflammation and eventual deterioration.]]></description>
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<title>Plantar Fascia Structure</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Plantar fasciitis is a condition characterized by microscopic tears causing inflammation and eventual degeneration of the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is composed primarily of type 1 collagen, but also consists of elastin (a protein which increases elasticity), GAGs (a carbohydrate structure which adds resilency), fibroblasts (cells which produce collagen) and water. The collagen fibers are highly organized and run longitudinally within the fascia.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding Plantar Fasciitis and Plantar Fasciosis</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition of the foot which results from small tears within the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a thick, connective tissue band that originates on the bottom of the heel bone and extends to the ball of the foot.]]></description>
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<title>Syndesmotic Injuries - High Ankle Sprains</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A high ankle sprain is a partial or complete tear of the ligaments above the ankle joint. A ligament is a strong fibrous band which connects bone to bone. Ligaments provide stability to joints and unlike tendons, they do not stretch. A sprain is an injury to a ligament, which could be a stretch, partial or full tear of the fibrous tissue band. The ligaments above the ankle joint are called the syndesmotic ligaments and commonly referred to as the syndesmosis.]]></description>
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<title>Eli Manning Sidelined Due to Plantar Fasciitis</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:39:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the 4th quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs, Eli Manning dropped back for a pass, planted his foot and dropped to the ground after completing the pass. He immediately grabbed his heel.]]></description>
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<title>Ingrown Toenails - How to Treat &amp; Prevent Them</title>
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<description><![CDATA[An ingrown toenail is a curved shaped nail which grows into the skin at the edges. Mild curvature of the nail may not result in much pain, but severe curvature can cause redness, swelling, considerable pain and infection. The medical term for an ingrown nail is onychocryptosis.]]></description>
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<title>Platelet Rich Plasma Injections For Chronic Foot Conditions</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Platelet rich plasma injections can help jump start the healing process in chronic foot and ankle conditions, such as plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis. Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections are an emerging therapy for the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal conditions.]]></description>
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<title>Morning Heel Pain - 20 Tips For Treatment</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Pain in the bottom of the heel at the first step in the morning is a common sign of plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a band of connective tissue which supports the arch. It starts at the heel bone and extends to the toes. Excess stress on the plantar fascia results in tearing and inflammation and the development of plantar fasciitis.]]></description>
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<title>Is Osteoarthritis Part of Metabolic Syndrome?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Osteoarthritis is the breakdown of cartilage, resulting in painful, limited movement. Obesity is related to osteoarthritis, but the relationship is not clear. Obesity is part of metabolic syndrome, a condition characterized by a group of risk factors relating to heart disease. A new study finds a correlation between osteoarthritis and blood vessel thickness, creating a possible link between osteoarthritis and metabolic syndrome.]]></description>
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<title>Shockwave Therapy Shown Effective For Treatment of Morton's Neuroma</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A Morton's neuroma is an inflamed nerve that causes pain, tingling and numbness in the ball of the foot. Many complain of a bunched up sock under the ball of the foot, while others complain of walking on a lump, a large pebble or a lamp cord. Some describe a "twang", like a guitar string, in the ball of their foot.]]></description>
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<title>Top Five Foot Problems in Runners - National Running Day Tips For Prevention</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The top five foot problems in runners include plantar fasciitis, calf-related problems, stress fractures, ankle sprains and blisters. Supportive shoes, appropriate socks, proper training and simple stretches can all be used to help treat and prevent these common problems.]]></description>
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<title>Antifungal Nail Lacquer Effective For Treating Fungal Toenails</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail and can be very difficult to treat. In the past, topical treatments have not proven to be effective, but this new study shows ciclopirox nail lacquer to be an effective treatment over debridement alone.]]></description>
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<title>Innovation and Technology Give Ankle Implants Resurgence</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:03:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ankle implants have a long history of failure due to the complicated biomechanics of the ankle and poor device design. In the past decade, newer ankle replacement systems have emerged, giving hope for individuals with severe and disabling ankle arthritis.]]></description>
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<title>Muscles Are Compromised After Ankle Sprains</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 07:25:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An ankle sprain is a tear of one or more ligaments in the ankle. The most common type of ankle injury is an inversion ankle sprain which results in tearing of the  ligaments on the outside of the ankle. When the ligaments don't heal correctly, or they heal in a lengthened position, instability can result.]]></description>
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<title>Triglyceride Levels Predict Diabetic Neuropathy Progression</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is an abnormality of the nervous system as a result of diabetes which causes a loss of sensation in the feet and the legs. New research finds association between a common heart disease risk factor and progression of neuropathy.]]></description>
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<title>Cholesterol Lowering Drug Reduces Diabetic Amputation Risk</title>
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<description><![CDATA[One in ten diabetics will require a lower extremity amputation as a result of diabetes complications during their lifetime. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 71,000 nontraumatic lower-limb amputations were performed in individuals with diabetes in 2004. Some common risk factors associated with lower extremity amputations include peripheral neuropathy, large and small blood vessel disease and foot ulceration.]]></description>
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<title>Intermittent Terbinafine For Treatment of Toenail Fungus</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Treatment of toenail fungus is very challenging. Two popular oral medications for the treatment of toenail fungus are terbinafine (Lamisil (R)) and itraconazole (Sporanox (R)). This article reviews recent research on terbinafine and itraconazole therapy for toenail fungus.]]></description>
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<title>IDF Urges Governments and Agencies to Recognize Diabetes As a Global Health Threat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has called on governments worldwide, the United Nations and the World Health Organization (WHO) to recognize the impact of diabetes on global health. IDF president, Professor Silink, is urging diabetes and other non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases and cancer, to be included in the United Nations Millennium Development Goals and development aid programs.]]></description>
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<title>New Implant Helps Cartilage Grow</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 09:56:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[New porous implant designed by researchers at MIT and University of Cambridge, regrows cartilage and bone and may be a future treatment for arthritis. Chondromimetic is an implant with a two layer scaffolding that encourages the body's natural healing process. The implant stimulates the repair of damaged joint surfaces caused by degenerative processes, such as osteoarthritis.]]></description>
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<title>15 Tips For Avoiding Foot Pain in High Heeled Shoes</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 06:49:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Women like high heeled shoes! High heels make their legs look longer and their calves look more shapely. An APMA survey found that 42% of women admit they would wear a shoe even if it gave them discomfort and 75% of those women said they have shoe-related foot issues. This article gives fifteen tips to help avoid foot problems when wearing high heels.]]></description>
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<title>Calluses - To Trim Or Not to Trim</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:05:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A callus on the heel or the big toe can causes a lot of pain for a runner. It can develop an even more painful blister underneath and can limit a runner's performance or simply decrease the enjoyment of run. Many runners want to take a razor blade to the callus tissue and trim it down until the skin is raw. Some rub the callus with a pumice stone until their hand goes numb and others apply expensive creams and lotions. But, no matter what you do, somehow, the callus always comes back.]]></description>
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<title>Painful Diabetic Neuropathy</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:26:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Burning, numbness, tingling, hot and cold sensations, shooting and electrical pain are common sensations felt in the feet in individuals with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (PDN). Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by diabetes and is described as a loss of sensation that starts in the tips of the toes and gradually works its way up the legs. This article reviews the symptoms, causes and current therapies for treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy.]]></description>
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<title>Foot Problems in Runners</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:21:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Casual joggers, sprinters and marathon runners are all susceptible to the same types of foot problems. Blisters, fungus, sprains, stress fractures, tendonitis and plantar fasciitis are common problems in runners. The cause, treatment and prevention of these problems are discussed in this article.]]></description>
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<title>Diabetic Foot Care - Ten Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2007 14:45:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Over 18 million Americans have diabetes. Serious foot complications associated with diabetes include gangrene, infections, ulceration and amputations. Diabetic foot complications are hard to treat, but easy to prevent. This articles reviews diabetic foot information and tips to avoid complications.]]></description>
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<title>Winter Running - Survival of the Feet</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2007 15:01:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Running is part of surviving the winter for many dedicated runners. For those of you who don't let a little rain, snow or sleet deter a run, it is important to know how to protect your feet so they too, can survive the winter months.]]></description>
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<title>Barefoot Running - Is it For You?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[In an age of high priced athletic shoes and broken glass on streets, barefoot running is a rare sight. But, more coaches and trainers are turning to barefoot training for their runners and now recreational athletes are picking up on this new trend.]]></description>
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<title>Shockwave Therapy For Plantar Fasciitis</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2006 15:34:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The term shockwave therapy usually makes people jump. No, this is not electric shock therapy. It is extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), a treatment for chronic plantar fasciitis. This article reviews plantar fasciitis, ESWT and a new article demonstrating ESWT as a safe and effective treatment for plantar fasciitis.]]></description>
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<title>Toenail Fungus - What You Can Do</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2006 04:54:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Toenail fungus affects millions of Americans and is extremely difficult to treat. This article reviews both oral and topical medications used to treat toenail fungus and discusses methods to prevent re-infection.]]></description>
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<title>Summer Sandals Can Be a Pain</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2006 13:05:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Summer sandals are cool and comfortable for evenings on the porch or the afternoon BBQ. But, many sandals are too flimsy to be supportive and can contribute to problematic foot conditions. This article reviews tips for picking out sandals for summer.]]></description>
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<title>Flatfeet in Children - When Are They a Problem?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2005 08:35:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your child has flatfeet. Your pediatrician has told you he will grow out of it, but you are still concerned. Your son complains of some leg pains and doesn't seem to keep up with the other kids at school on the playground. Flatfeet could be the problem.]]></description>
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<title>Pregnancy, Diabetes, and Your Feet</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2005 05:57:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are so many changes the body undergoes during pregnancy that it becomes easy to ignore the changes in the feet. Neuropathy is the loss of sensation in the feet commonly caused by diabetes and the single greatest risk factor for developing foot ulcerations. This article reviews the changes the feet undergo during pregnancy and methods diabetics can take to avoid foot complications.]]></description>
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<title>Treating Neuromas - Ten Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Dec 2004 15:37:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A neuroma is an inflamed nerve. When the nerve becomes irritated, electrical pain shoots out to the toes when walking. Individuals can experience burning and numbness in their second, third or fourth toes and usually feel like they are walking on a lump in the ball of their foot.]]></description>
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<title>Prevent Foot Problems When Walking</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2004 06:53:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[According to a NSGA Survey, 71 million American adults are  exercise walkers, making walking the top sport in the United  States. Unfortunately, many sedentary individuals who start  walking programs quickly develop foot problems. Almost  sixty million Americans have foot problems and many  develop them after beginning a new exercise routine.]]></description>
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