As fun a game as tennis is, one of the most common downsides of the game is developing heel pain problems, including heel spurs and plantar fasciitis. This happens because of the high impact forces experienced by the ligaments, bones and muscles every time you play the game. However, it's possible to minimize the risk of developing heel pain by being aware of the forces that cause it and learning how to do things differently.

One foot bigger than the other? You're not alone – an estimated 60% of the population has different sized feet, and that can make buying shoes a real pain. However, there are several steps you can take to ensure that your mismatched feet don't cause too much pain or discomfort. 1. Buy for the Bigger Foot This is the Golden Rule: always buy shoes that fit the larger foot. It's generally less damaging to have shoes that are a little too big rather than those that are cramped and confining; too small of shoes can lead to serious problems, and it's much easier to fill in the space around a small foot than it is to stretch out a shoe for a big foot.

Your orthotic foot device is specifically designed for your foot condition and is a great way to keep your feet healthy and comfortable. However, these orthotic devices will require some adjustment for your feet to get used to the new areas of support. This period of adjustment is called breaking in and often takes a while. As you break into fulltime wearing of your orthotic devices, it may be discomforting to your feet and you should contact your podiatrist if the discomfort becomes excessive.

The Christmas school holidays are always the perfect time to head away with the family thanks to the combination of hot summer weather and a six-week break for the kids. However, when you are away from home and foot pain takes hold, each step further into your holiday can be painful and a distraction from the family vacation. Until you get home and visit your local podiatrist to clear up the matter, there are a couple of ways you can dull the pain at the end of each day.

Australia is a dream country for runners, with its beautiful landscape and well-kept roads.All professional or serious runners know just how important their gait and overall form is. Improper gait and form can lead to an array of injuries, like runner's knee, as approximately 42% of all running injuries are to the knee. To prevent these injuries, get a gait analysis at a place like The Walking Clinic. The Gist of a Gait Analysis

For many people, long-distance cycling is a rewarding and infinitely challenging hobby, testing the limits of your mental and physical endurance. Sadly, driving your body so hard inevitably leads to the occasional injuries, aches and pains all distance riders endure, and the feet are likely to be the first parts of your body to suffer. Since the feet are under so much strain for prolonged periods as they pedal, cyclists can often suffer from debilitating and painful foot disorders.

Although your feet work toward keeping you mobile whilst bearing your weight, they are still one of the most overlooked body parts. Failure to take the proper measures to keeping your feet in good condition will lead to the arches they use to support your body being compromised. This in turn results in various foot ailments that can cause a significant amount of pain. One of the methods podiatrists will use to remedy this is through orthotics.

Take a moment to consider the difference in how you walk when you're barefoot to how you walk in shoes, particularly rigid shoes. Women's feet can be constricted in high heels, just as men's feet can be in business shoes. Your gait is altered, and this can sometimes have a lasting effect on the wellbeing of your feet. Perhaps the most obvious sign of this effect is an unpleasant condition known as metatarsalgia.

If you have ever experienced a problem with your feet, you will quickly realize the essential role they play in your life. In every way, your feet equal your mobility. Keeping feet healthy is a crucial part of your overall health, yet feet are often the most neglected parts of the body; perhaps because they're all the way down at the bottom of the legs.  Ask people about their foot-care regime and most will discuss buffing their heels, perhaps rubbing in a little cream or even, for women, putting a coat of polish on their toe-nails.

If you are suffering from a condition in which your feet become excessively sweaty no matter what you do to keep them dry, you may have a condition that podiatrists call plantar hyperhidrosis. To help you understand more about this condition, here are the answers to some common questions people ask. What Is Plantar Hyperhidrosis? -- The name stands for excessive foot sweat and is a condition in which your sweat glands create a substantial amount of sweat, more than is necessary to keep your feet cool.