foot conditions

High-Heel Stats

A survey by the American Podiatric Medical Association crunches the numbers on how much we suffer, and why we wear, high-heeled shoes.

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Callus Compassion: Filing Feet

Reconstructing Damaged Toenails

Excessively short and damaged toenails can be completely changed with acrylic toenail enhancements.

Freezing Temperatures Treat Chronic Foot Pain

Cryosurgery treats foot pain by using very cold temperatures.

What Are Bunions?

Often thought to be caused by poor footwear, bunions are most often the result of inherited foot structure. With good care and careful precautions, bunions can not only be treated, they can also be prevented from developing in the first place.

Softening & Conditioning Foot Cream

Pedi-Sox now has a Softening & Conditioning Foot Cream to work in conjunction with the Pedi-Sox brand pedicure sock.

What Are Plantar Warts?

Somewhat unsightly and decidedly painful, plantar warts are an annoying, persistent nuisance. But early, consistent treatment could be all it takes to eliminate this common virus.

No Toenail? No Problem. Rebuilding Toenails

You may be surprised to learn that scotch tape is a key ingredient when repairing badly damaged toenails. Athena Elliott, the owner of SPAthena in Houston and a certified Medical Nail Technician, describes her method of rebuilding toenails when clients have very little nail.

Can callus buildup be caused by a fungus?

Fungus or callus? Here's how to tell the difference.

The Art of Foot Reading [What Your Clients’ Feet Reveal About Them]

You might think a bunion or ingrown toenail is indicative of nothing more profound than too-tight shoes. But according to professional foot reader Jane Sheehan, our feet and toenails can lead insight into our personalities and emotional makeup.