Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How to heal cracked heels
Cracked heels, also known as fissures, can be a nuisance and even bleed sometimes, but can occasionally lead to more serious problems if left untreated.
Mar 24, 2021
0
8
Page 4 - News tagged with heel
Health
Women's wellness: Seven tips for back pain relief during pregnancy
Back pain during pregnancy isn't surprising, but it still deserves attention. You're gaining weight, your center of gravity changes, and your hormones are relaxing the ligaments in the joints of your pelvis. Often, however, ...
Apr 16, 2019
0
3
Health
The right shoes can help prevent falls
(HealthDay)—Falls are the leading cause of death among people 65 and older, government surveys show. More than 2.8 million adults were treated in the emergency room and 27,000 people died from falls in 2014, the most recent ...
Aug 10, 2017
0
1
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers testing two physical therapy treatments for plantar fasciitis
Loyola University Medical Center is conducting a clinical trial on two physical therapy regimens to treat plantar fasciitis, which causes stabbing heel pain.
Apr 1, 2015
1
27
Health
Study examines link between runners' foot injuries, ill-fitting shoes
Loyola University Medical Center researchers are conducting a first-of-its kind study of marathon runners to determine if there is link between foot injuries and ill-fitting shoes.
Oct 9, 2012
0
0
Health
A high-heeled hazard at work?
As a lounge server, Brittany Gora spends a lot of time on her feet, and has, in her four years on the job, had some slips and spills as she carries trays to her customers. So when a class assignment about workplace hazards ...
May 9, 2012
1
0
Health
High heels are leading cause of ingrown toenails
High heels can cause a number of foot problems, yet most women aren’t willing to give their shoes the boot, according to podiatrists at Loyola University Health System (LUHS). Ingrown toenails are among the most common ...
Feb 28, 2012
0
0
