Some of the most common toenail problems experienced by athletes
are tender and painful toenails caused by running or skating downhill,
black toenails caused by running or skating long distances, ingrown
toenails, and fungus infections of the toenails.
How to Prevent Downhill Toenail Pain
When you skate or hike downhill for an extended period of time,
the pressure of your toenails pushing against your boots can be
painful, and your toenails can even turn black and fall off.
Here is how to avoid the problem.
Black Toenails
Articles and information about black toenails
including what causes them, how to treat them,
and how to prevent them from occurring at all.
Ingrown Toenails
Articles and information about preventing and treating
ingrown toenails from
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons,
Harvard Medical School, and other experts.
Toenail Fungus Infections
Fungus infections of the toenails can be
a long term problem. Here is some advice
about preventing and treating toenail fungus infections.