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What You Need to Know About Foot Pain and Heart Disease
Did you know that the first warning of heart disease could come from your feet?
Did I Sprain Or Break My Ankle?
If you have pain in your ankle, you know that something’s gone wrong. But you can’t always tell if you’re just experiencing a temporary problem, or if you’re facing a more serious injury.
The 3 W’s Of Visiting A Podiatrist: Why, When And What
When you are suffering from foot or ankle pain that is impacting your mobility and quality of life, you may be confused about which medical professional would be best to help you get back on your feet and return to pain-free living.
Why Your Feet Are Red - Four Possible Causes
Have your recently looked at your feet and noticed they are red? While it may be disconcerting to see your feet red, in most cases, red feet are nothing significant to worry about and can be easily treated.
The High Cholesterol Symptoms Your Feet Can Show You
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, so your Hamilton County and Boone County podiatrist, Dr. David Sullivan, wants to highlight the high cholesterol symptoms feet can show you. High cholesterol affects about 38% of all Americans, but symptoms may be subtle, or non-existent, until you’ve developed serious complications.
It’s Time to Talk Fall Prevention
Fall prevention is critical, since falls are the top cause of injuries and death from injury for older Americans. To help spread awareness, your Westfield, IN podiatrist is helping mark September’s Fall Awareness Prevention Month with tips for protecting you and your loved ones from dangerous falls.
This Year, Make a Resolution to Up Your Foot Care Game
It’s almost time to ring in 2022, so you’re probably starting to think about your New Year’s resolutions. So many people want to start the new year off by taking better care of themselves. And, here in our Westfield, IN podiatry office, we want to make sure you don’t forget your feet in your resolutions.
Bunions 101: What They Are, Why They Form and How to Treat Them
A bunion is a joint deformity at the base of your big toe. And today, we’ll explore the causes of this bone rotation, as well as ways you can prevent and treat bunions.
Don’t Let These 5 Hazards Ruin Your Summer
Summer is a time to let loose and relax. But you don’t want to get too carefree, and forget all about your foot health. Why? Make the wrong choices this summer, and you’ll be living with pain or infections by the time September rolls around. Want to stay safe? Just keep reading, and our Westfield podiatrist will tell you all the summer foot hazards to avoid this season!
Arthritis of the Feet and Ankles: What You Need to Know
May is Arthritis Awareness Month which makes it a good time to learn more about this disease. And, as your Westfield podiatric team, we need you to know how it affects your feet and ankles.
This Mother’s Day, Help Mom Fight Osteoporosis
May is National Osteoporosis Month. Osteoporosis is a disease in which your bones lose more calcium than they absorb. Most people develop this condition after turning 50, but the disease can strike you at an earlier age.
5 Tips for Preventing Foot Pain While Traveling
If your spring break plans include road tripping, flying or even just spending lots of time outside, it’s important to pay attention to your feet.
Here are 4 Rare Foot Disease Warning Signs
Did you know that February 28 is World Rare Disease Day? On this day, we highlight all rare diseases. Our hope? To bring attention to and find treatments for these conditions and the pain they cause.
Show Your Feet Some Love This Month
While February 14th gets the love focus this month, your feet could use it all month (and year) long! Now, your feet don’t need flowers or chocolates. So, what do they want?
Home for the Holidays? Try These 3 Shoes to Wear Indoors
This holiday season, you’re likely to be home more than out running to holiday parties. But that doesn’t mean you can forget about shoes and go barefoot.
5 Ways to Prevent Diabetic Complications this Holiday Season
When it comes to preventing diabetic foot complications, it’s important to watch your nutrition.
What are Hammertoes and How Can I Fix Them?
If you’ve noticed a bend in your toes that won’t go away, you may have hammertoes. This painful condition develops because of imbalances in your muscles, tendons or ligaments.
What’s Causing the Pain on the Top of My Foot?
Pain on the top of your foot can be frustrating. That's especially true since it can be hard to pinpoint the exact source of your problem.
What is Metatarsalgia?
Pain in the ball of your foot can interfere with your daily routine. Without treatment, the pain can spread to other parts of your foot and body.
The Gift of Pain Relief: MLS Laser Therapy
Have you forgotten about MLS Laser Therapy as an option to treat your pain? Multiwave Locked System Therapy treats soft tissue injuries while reducing inflammation and eliminating pain and discomfort.