Healthy feet are for a runner of crucial importance. "I like to foot care, to compare the foundation of a house," says Roy DeFrancis, DPM, president of the New York State Podiatric Medical Association. "A house without a strong foundation is likely to crumble." And because the understanding of your body is important to take good care, I have given you a list of the most common foot injuries runner with short descriptions, causes and treatment. I hope you find this informationuseful.
Arch Pain
Did you know that your foot sheets of 24 different small bone well-mounted together, connected by belts are further supported by the muscles and a sinewy tissues are formed and protected fat? Whenever something goes wrong with any part of this complex structure, the result is arch pain. Arch pain can be by ligaments sprains, muscle strains, direct force, trauma, stress fractures, poor biomechanical alignment, overuse or tightness or lack of resistance causedof the joints. If you notice discomfort or pain in this area, best thing to do is get some rest, which will allow the tissues to heal themselves. You can also treat yourself with ice, compression, elevation, and over the counter medications if you need to reduce the pain. If the pain persists and interferes with your daily activities, or if your foot looks deformed, you should seek medical care.
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue which connects your Heel to the toes and supports the arch of the foot. If this tissue is stretched, it becomes weak, swollen and irritated, producing pain when you stand or walk. This pain may be stabbing in the morning when you get started. It may decrease during the day, and are back after a long time or when rising from a seated position. Plantar fasciitis more likely to happen if you have high arches or flat feet when the feet roll inward too much when you have tightAchilles tendons or calf muscles, or if you wear shoes that do not fit well. Some things you can do to get your foot help improve the application of one ice bag, do exercises and stretches that the tissues that surround relaxation under the heel of anti-inflammatory drugs, with orthotics and night splints that keep the heel stretched when you sleep.
Athlete's foot
Athlete's foot is cause a skin rash that can be anywhere on the foot. It is caused by a fungusexcessive build up of sweat during running. You can also catch it by touching the feet of a person who has it or by walking barefoot on contaminated surfaces. In order to prevent this condition, it is important to change socks daily and maintain foot hygiene. It is also recommended that you wear shower sandals in areas like locker rooms. Most cases of athlete's foot can be treated at home with over the counter cream, lotion or spray. For bad cases, your doctor may prescribe pills or other medicine.
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