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You’ve always been a shoe size 8. Or 13. Or 4. But now your favorite shoes don’t fit. Did your feet get bigger? Or smaller? How is that even possible? Discover more about your feet and how they can change.

You don’t have to be an athlete or runner to sprain, strain, or fracture your ankle. Women, men, and children of all ages can — and do — injure this essential joint. If you’ve twisted or rolled your ankle, should you see a podiatrist? That depends.

Your feet hurt so much you don’t even want to get out of bed in the morning. You used to run, you used to hike, but now you’re afraid to take a step. If it’s because you have plantar fasciitis, you don’t have to live in constant pain.

Take a look at your legs. If you can see your veins through your skin or if they’re bulging out and look gnarled, you have varicose veins. Are they dangerous or just cosmetic? How did you get them, and how do you get rid of them? Find out here.

Ignoring that mild bend in your toe could lead to bigger long-term problems. Keep reading to learn more about hammertoe and the treatment options that can relieve your symptoms.

Plantar warts are viral and contagious. Learn more about how they’re spread, how you can prevent them, and what your treatment options are if you develop them.

Whether you’ve got marathons under your belt or you’re training for your first 5K, don’t overlook the importance of your running shoes. The right shoes cushion your feet and prevent injury. Find out how to choose the right running shoes here.

If bunions are keeping you from everyday activities and you’re scheduled for surgery soon, take a few proactive steps to optimize the healing process when you get back home. Read on for some ways you can prepare your home for bunion surgery recovery.

Your feet work hard, carrying you through the world. They also create a foundation for your whole body. Proper support is essential for protecting your feet and easing numerous issues.

Ingrown toenails can be painful, annoying, and unpleasant to deal with. Knowing when to go to a podiatrist for this issue can save you a lot of discomfort, and help you avoid complications and infection.

Also called spider veins, distended or discolored varicose veins are a natural result of aging or stress on your circulatory system, particularly common on your lower body. Still, there's a lot you can do to reverse the signs of varicose veins.

A crooked foundation beneath a building can place pressure on areas that weren’t designed to handle the extra load. The same is true with flat feet, which can offset your musculoskeletal structure and lead to knee, hip, and back pain.

With proper care, a sprained ankle should heal well. But without that, you can suffer chronic ankle instability and pain. The team at Glendale Foot and Ankle Podiatry offers the following tips to ensure that it doesn’t happen to you.

Don’t let your toenail fungus dictate the types of shoes you wear this season. Laser therapy can banish your nasty infection so you can wear what you want with confidence and style.