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Healthy Feet: Preventing and treating common problems

Harvard Medical School via Harvard Health Online Learning

Overview

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There's a lot you can to do keep your feet healthy — lifestyle changes, exercise, footwear choices, and more. Learn about them in our in-depth online course, where videos, photo features, expandable boxes, charts, and quizzes make the discovery fun.

Syllabus

Getting Started

  • Introduction
  • The Basics
  • How Your Feet Change Over Time
  • Test Your Knowledge

Your Heels, Arches, and Toes

  • Introduction
  • Conditions of the Heel
  • Conditions of the Arches
  • Conditions of the Toe
  • Test Your Knowledge

Foot Injuries

  • Introduction
  • Sprains
  • Fractures
  • Test Your Knowledge

Toenail and Skin Troubles

  • Introduction
  • Skin Issues
  • Fungal Infections
  • Test Your Knowledge

Health Conditions That Affect Your Feet

  • Introduction
  • Diabetes
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Vascular Health
  • Skin Cancer
  • Test Your Knowledge

Pain Treatment and Surgery

  • Introduction
  • Pain Treatment
  • Surgical Procedures
  • Test Your Knowledge

Next Steps

  • Introduction
  • Shoes for Healthy Feet
  • Keeping Your Feet Healthy
  • Key Takeaways
  • Before You Exit

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