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.

For many people across the country, family exercise outdoors is one way to still practice social distancing, while keeping an eye on health.

We’re all spending extra time at home practicing social distancing, so why not improve your dancing skills and boost your foot and ankle health?

To avoid any confusion about our cancellation or rescheduling policies as well as which symptoms should be quickly addressed, here are some answers to frequently asked questions.

Westfield Foot and Ankle, LLC is considered essential medical and will be remaining open, but likely with modified hours. We are highly encouraging patients in the high-risk category to reschedule any routine, non-essential appointments.

If you discover a wound on your feet or ankles, it can be frightening. Depending on your health, you may not have even noticed you were injured.

Diabetes, which is a chronic condition that impacts your friends, family members, and neighbors, is one condition that is greatly influenced by the food on your plate.  

We can answer a few commonly asked questions and help your children avoid foot and ankle pain this spring sport season.

We’re on your team, so we’d like to share some ways to model healthy foot care for your children.

Rest is an important part of our lives that provides time for relaxation and recovery. Don’t forget to include your feet.

Red is a sign of concern, and patients should respond quickly and seek help. This symptom is an indicator that something else is happening within your body, from irritation, poor circulation or infection.  

If you have complications from diabetes, such as a foot ulcer, this condition can get in the way of adding more movement to your daily routine.

There are many causes for concern if a wound is healing slower than normal. You are not only at risk for infection, but also a condition that is known as peripheral arterial disease or PAD.

Many of us are walking around unaware that we are at risk for a trip or a fall. Why? Well, we’re not getting enough calcium and Vitamin D, and we’re not exercising enough.

If it has been a while since you’ve exercised regularly or played a sport, there are a few things to consider before continuing your new year’s resolution.

Bend them, wiggle them, or call them your piggies. Either way, make sure to take care of your toes in the new year. They play a major supporting role in how you move around.

A podiatrist specializes in foot and ankle needs, so consider us your first stop if you have pain in these areas.

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.

We often think that podiatrists are only for adults, but did you know that children can benefit, too? This includes the youngest of our patients.

For your feet, too much friction can mean serious consequences. The result: calluses and corns. We have a few suggestions for reducing friction.