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Podiatry Blog
Stop Diabetic Foot Ulcers Before They Start
Let’s identify some diabetic-related causes of foot ulcers and discuss how you can lessen the effects of diabetes on your feet.
Fact and Fiction About Heel Pain
If you’re experiencing heel pain, you should never assume the same treatment that worked for someone else would definitely work for yourself.
Diabetic Foot Care for Beginners
Here’s what you can expect from your feet as a diabetic and also how you can take care of them on a daily basis.
Athletic Overuse Injuries
We see many injuries that occur when new or seasoned athletes fail to warm up right or try to start a new sport too quickly. We put together a list so you can know what to look for.
3 Common Sesamoid Injuries
Sesamoid are bones that aren’t directly connected to other bones and are found in other places in your body in addition to your feet. Although they’re small, they have a big function.
Are Stubbed Toes a Big Deal?
Toes don’t have much fatty tissue to absorb a blow, plus they’re packed with nerve endings that send feedback to your central nervous system. This combination makes stubbed toes very painful.
What’s That Lump in Your Arch?
Plantar fibromas are noncancerous growths that typically feel like firm lumps in the arch of your foot.
Neuropathy can Lead to a Scary Fall
People with neuropathy often have numbness or tingling in their fingers or toes that can lead to serious pain. Untreated neuropathy can end up in permanent nerve damage.
Preventing Falls in the Winter
When snow does hit, there’s not much chance of escaping it, but there are always ways to keep yourself safe and reduce your chance of taking a spill. Here are five ways to avoid a winter fall.
New Year’s Resolutions for Your Feet
A new year is always a fantastic time to start new routines and traditions. In 2019, start the year off on the right foot by stepping towards healthy foot care!
Set Lasers to: Heal!
Our podiatrist is always at the forefront of podiatric medicine and technology; including offering patients laser therapy treatment.
Should I Exercise During Pregnancy?
Staying active during pregnancy is healthy for both mom and the baby growing inside. Learn about the benefits of exercising during your pregnancy and some tips on how to keep a good routine up.
5 Tips to Prevent Swollen Travel Feet
With the holidays already upon us, many will be boarding planes to celebrate with loved ones. Air travel can take a toll – not only on your mental health but also on your feet!
5 Ways to Protect Your Ankles this Winter
We want to help you keep your ankles safe this winter, so we put together a list of 5 easy things to do.
3 Ways Podiatrists Help Diabetic Feet
November is National Diabetes Month, and we are eager to share how podiatric care is essential for diabetics.
Your Feet Work Hard
One of the simplest and most important steps you can take to care for your hard-working feet is to keep them clean!
Follow These 4 Steps to Prevent Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that you definitely want to avoid if you can. November is National Diabetes Month, so we put together some steps to prevent diabetes.
Orthotics Can Change Your World
Have you considered though that orthotic shoe inserts or custom devices can give your foot and ankle vital support, correct any foot abnormalities, and often postpone or prevent the need for foot surgery?
Wound Care Basics
If you are a patient with diabetes, you should always have foot or ankle wounds assessed by your podiatrist. Infection can set in more rapidly for diabetic patients.
Common Fall Foot Issues
As our patients change from wearing open-toed shoes like flip-flops and sandals to closed-toed shoes and even boots, the likelihood of certain foot disorders become more and more common.