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Dr Marybeth Crane's Articles in Health and Fitness Show All|Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest Are Custom Orthotics Necessary for Runners? Many runners are totally against wearing custom foot orthotics and others swear by them. This article answers the many complex questions about orhtotics (inclding what is and what is not an orhotic) and how to make sure you get the best for your feet if you really need them and how not to waste your money if you don't! Does my Child Walk Normally? Proper care and treatment of the feet, beginning in childhood, will prevent many of the orthopedic foot and ankle problems seen in adults. Preventive medicine in the field of podiatric medicine is just as important to your child as it is in dentistry or general medicine. Here are some tips to evaluate your child's feet. Got Painful Ingrown Toenails? Tips on avoiding and treating pesky ingrown toenails from the podiatrist. Biomechanical Knee Pain? Knee pain from running? Here are some tips on trouble shooting this injury as well as successful treatment plans for biomechanically induced knee pain. Foot Surgery? 9 Answers to Common Questions Foot surgery is scary! Here are some easy answers to common questions that should put your mind at ease! Solutions for Exercise-Induced Back Pain Back pain can be an indicator of a serious problem and can lead to a cascading injury that slows your running to a complete halt! Every time your feet hit the ground, the reacting shock is transferred up your legs to your hips and spine, and any biomechanical imbalance can ultimately cause lower back pain. There is help for your aching back! Orthotics For All? A discussion of normal versus abnormal gait patterns and the use of custom orthotics. Keeping Your Athlete Safe in the Summer Heat Heat-related illness claim young lives every year. Don't let your athlete be the sun's next victim! Follow these tips and discuss heat illness with your child athlete before it's too late! Travel Tips to Help Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis A discussion of the real risk of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) when trveling; diagnosis, treatment and tips for avoidance. What a Pain in the Butt! A comical look at a common pain in the butt, piriformis syndrome in marathon runners, with diagnosis and treatement options as well as tips for avoiding this common injury. Killer Heels? 21 Tips for surviving high heeled shoes Wearing high heels changes the biomechanics of walking and can have an impact on the entire structure of the foot and the relationship of the knee to the ankle, as well as your lower back. Here are 21 steps (so to speak) you can take to minimize the damage from your killer heels! "Fit Flops" Better Looking Legs are a Walk in the Park? The "Fit Flop" is a quality update of the common flip flop sandal. They can actually decrease foot pain and increase strength in your legs. "Fit Flops" are a good alternative to the common flip-flop sandal but should be worn gradually and caution should be taken by those peolpe with foot-related problems. Childhood Escalator Injuries...Can We Prevent Them? Escalator injuries occur in younger children. Prevention is the key. If the parents are not supervising them closely, injuries can occur. There is no specific correlation between shoes and injuries; they occur even in the best of circumstances usually due to inattention and children's unsafe behavior. Parents need to be diligent about watching their children and following the guidelines to provide a safe ride for all children on escalators Ankle Sprains Should Not Be Ignored Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries. These can lead to life-long pain and disability if ignored and not rehabilitated properly. If you happen to fall down and go "Boom", have your ankle sprain evaluated by a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon to avoid life-long instability.	Publish for Free Sign Up For Free Learn More Your Ad Here Authors and Writers Submit Articles Submission Guidelines Link to Us Member Login U Publish Store Publishers Article RSS Feeds Link to Us Contact Us More Link to Us Privacy Policy Terms of Service Submission Guidelines Popular Articles Article Aids We Recommend SubmitYourArticle iSnare Article Marketer Published.com Article Directories Word Count Utility Search U Publish by: Title Author Keyword

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