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  • May is National Arthritis Awareness Month.

    May is National Arthritis Awareness Month.

    Learn about how arthritis affects your feet, and how to care for them. Click here »

  • May is World Foot Health Awareness Month, and IPFH has many resources for your use.

    May is World Foot Health Awareness Month, and IPFH has many resources for your use.

    Learn about essentials of foot care. Click here »

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    Why Does My Foot Hurt?

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Scientific Advisory Board

Terrence P. Sheehan, MD

Terrence P. Sheehan, MD

Terrence P. Sheehan, MD, is the Chief Medical Officer of Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland, an acute rehabilitation facility specializing…

Robert P. (Bob) Thompson, CPed

Robert P. (Bob) Thompson, CPed

Robert Thompson is a nationally-recognized speaker on the topic of preventive foot health. A double-board-certified pedorthist, he holds a Master’s…


What's New at IPFH

How Overweight/Obesity Affects the Feet

Find out how obesity impacts foot health and what to do to take care of your feet if you're overweight.

Foot Concerns Related to Arthritis

Learn about how arthritis affects the feet and how to care for your feet if you have arthritis.

Use the IPFH Fitting Guide

IPFH recommends using an integrated approach to selecting padded socks and footwear and getting a proper fit. Download and print a fitting protocol using the integrated approach and take it with you when you go to purchase new footwear.


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