A hammertoe is a toe that curls down instead of pointing straight forward, which can make walking uncomfortable. Mild cases can be managed with insoles and other OTC products, but severe cases may ...

If your mother, father or grandparents had a hammertoe, you might be fretting that you could get one too. Thankfully, simple movements can minimise your risk of developing one. Foot doctor Georgeanne ...

Keeping your feet strong and flexible can help reduce foot and ankle pain, reduce muscle soreness, improve your overall foot health, and keep you active. Exercises that improve range of motion and ...

Foot exercises can help prevent foot or ankle pain while also strengthening feet and improving flexibility. Big toe stretches, toe splays, Achilles stretches, and sand walking may be beneficial.

or permanently flexes downward, resulting in a claw-like shape as a result of a bend in the middle joint of a toe. Hammertoes are generally aligned with wearing narrow front or pointy tip shoes in ...