Our feet serve a very important role in our overall health. The feet are responsible for our mobility, toes help maintain our sense of balance while the nails support the tissues of the toes. Considering the fact an average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps per day and walks approximately 115,000 miles in an average lifetime, foot and toe infections can certainly be a stumbling block to daily activities.

If you have a foot or toe infection, chances are you're not alone. Seventy-five percent of the population will have athlete's foot at some point in their life. Understanding the common types of infections, symptoms and risk factors associated with foot health is an important step in maintaining overall health.