LOS ANGELES Ill-fitting shoes are the number-one cause of a hammertoe. "Tape a rock, a pebble under your toe and try walking around barefoot," said Mary Lou Barlow. For years, every step Barlow took ...

A splint is a device that supports and protects a broken bone or injured tissue. Also known as a brace or an orthosis, it helps reduce pain and promote healing by keeping the injured part of your body ...

Which plantar fasciitis night splint is best? According to the Mayo Clinic, plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes heel pain by way of an inflamed band of tissue that connects the heel bone to ...

Rest for joints is a key aspect of rheumatoid arthritis treatment. Learn how joint braces or splints can reduce joint pain and other symptoms. The use of braces and splints during certain activities ...