Editorial Policy

 Last updated: November 5, 2026

At Foot Health Explained, our editorial goal is to publish accessible, accurate, and useful information about foot and ankle health.

This policy describes the standards we aim to follow when researching, creating, reviewing, and updating our educational content.

1. Editorial Independence

Foot Health Explained is an independent educational publication.

Our editorial objective is to provide information that helps readers understand common foot-health concerns and make informed decisions.

Advertising and potential commercial relationships should not determine medical conclusions or recommendations.

2. Medical Sources and Accuracy

Our editorial standard is to prioritize reputable medical organizations, peer-reviewed research, clinical guidance, and established healthcare resources.

Depending on the topic, reference sources may include:

  • National Institutes of Health (NIH).

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

  • American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS).

  • American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA).

We aim to provide relevant source references when making substantive medical claims.

3. Content Creation and Review

Articles may be developed with the assistance of research and writing technologies, including artificial intelligence.

AI-generated or AI-assisted material should be checked for factual accuracy, clarity, and appropriate medical sourcing before publication.

We do not present AI-generated information as professional medical judgment.

Where medical professionals contribute to or review an article, their participation and credentials will be identified accurately.

4. Content Updates

Medical information changes over time.

We aim to review and update published articles when new evidence, clinical recommendations, or important corrections warrant revisions.

Significant updates may be reflected in the article's revision date.

5. Transparency and Corrections

We welcome feedback about potentially inaccurate, outdated, or misleading content.

Readers may request corrections through our Contact Us page.

When an error is identified, we aim to investigate and correct it promptly.

6. Advertising and Commercial Content

Foot Health Explained may generate revenue through display advertising or other commercial arrangements.

We aim to distinguish advertising from independent editorial content. Sponsored content and affiliate relationships will be disclosed where applicable.

7. Our Commitment to Readers

Our objective is to explain foot-health topics clearly, avoid misleading medical claims, and help readers recognize when professional medical evaluation may be appropriate.

We prioritize useful educational information over sensational headlines, unsupported treatment claims, or misleading promises.