Posts by Red Mountain Foot Care
Why Elderly Persons Should Always Be Moving
Aging experts say that telling the elderly to take it easy and not exercise is bad for their long-term health. Many believe that aging causes a loss of strength and fitness, but some experts say it is actually the opposite. The elderly have an increased risk of falling due to slower reaction times and decreased…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Elderly Falls
Elderly Americans are very susceptible to falls as they get older. Everyone experiences decreases in flexibility, balance, strength, and the senses as they age. This correlates to some eye-opening statistics. 1 in 4 Americans aged 65 and older fall each year. An elderly American is being treated for a fall in an emergency room every…
Read MoreWhat are Stress Fractures?
What are Stress Fractures? Stress fractures are small hairline fractures in the bone that most often occur from overuse. When the muscles in the body are fatigued, they can become unable to handle repeated shocks to the area. The shock instead transfers to the bone, which can crack. Most often, stress fractures occur in areas…
Read MoreUnderstanding Gout: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Gout, a form of arthritis, is a common, painful disorder caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints. It can occur in any joint in the body, including joints in the foot. Symptoms include pain, inflammation, and redness at the affected area. Gout generally occurs as attacks that come and go. Men often…
Read MoreHeel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis
Heel pain is a relatively common ailment in the United States. Most cases of heel pain are caused by a condition known as plantar fasciitis. What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the plantar fascia, a band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. Common factors that cause plantar…
Read MoreHeel Pain
Have you ever gotten up from a chair or out of bed in the morning, and upon taking that first step, feel like your heel has stepped on a tack? Many people experience a feeling of sharp pain which radiates into their arch from their heel and which does not allow them to put their…
Read MoreThe Importance of Exercising Feet
The foot is one of the most important body parts when it comes to most athletic activities. Therefore, it is important for athletes to not neglect working out the foot muscles. There are a number of positive benefits to doing this. These include increased stability, control, and power. Working out the feet will also help prevent…
Read More4 Exercises for Your Feet
Whether your feet are over-worked or under-worked, chances are they could benefit from some special attention. Even those who exercise regularly probably do not spend any time strengthening their feet. This can be just as rewarding as strengthening the rest of the body, since the health of your feet affects the health of the rest…
Read MoreHow to Take Good Care of Your Aging Feet
Taking care of your feet is instrumental in preventing potential injury, especially as you get older. The following are some tips on how to properly care for your feet. Tips for Properly Caring for Feet in Advanced Age 1. Thoroughly Wash, Dry, and Moisturize Feet It’s common among the elderly to suffer from both dry…
Read MoreElderly and their Feet
While proper foot care is important for everybody, senior citizens have the tendency to be more susceptible to certain foot conditions. The elderly should therefore be well informed about any problems that may arise and about what they can do to properly avoid or treat them. Some of the most common foot problems seniors are…
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