How Walking Problems Can Cause Foot Deformities
Having trouble walking doesn’t just affect how you look. It can also affect the health of your feet. Often, these problems with walking (better known…
Myths and Facts About Athlete’s Foot
There are a lot of myths about athlete’s foot. A highly contagious fungal infection that generally develops between your toes, this condition can result in…
5 Foot Care Tips for Diabetics
Having diabetes increases your risk of developing foot problems, especially infections. While foot infections can have serious complications for a diabetic — including amputation —…
Why Do I Keep Getting Ingrown Toenails?
If you’ve ever experienced the pain and swelling of an ingrown toenail, you already know that it hurts. Having an ingrown toenail can really interfere…
Avoid These Foods If You Have Gout
Gout is a form of arthritis that affects joints, often in the big toes. And when it comes to gout attacks, food can have a…
What to Do About Foot Calluses
Foot calluses are very common. And, they’re rarely a problem. Calluses are hard patches of skin that develop due to repeated pressure that is placed…
5 Causes of Severe Ankle Pain
Ankle injuries are very common. Although this joint is small, it can cause a great deal of pain if you injure it. Your ankles are…
EPAT Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis
If you have plantar fasciitis, you already know about the pain it can cause. It commonly causes sharp, stabbing pain in the heels, and it’s…
4 Effective Gout Treatments
Gout is a condition in which high levels of uric acid lead to the formation of urate crystals, and these crystals then get inside joints…
How PRP Can Speed Up Your Healing
In some situations, injuries — such as ankle sprains and torn ligaments — can take a while to heal. Does this describe your injury? If…
What Happens If I Let My Ingrown Toenail Grow Untreated?
Because ingrown toenails are common, many people don’t think they’re a big deal. However, ingrown toenails can be quite painful, and they can even lead…
Can My Hammertoe Be Corrected?
If you have a hammertoe, you may experience discomfort or even pain while standing or walking. With a hammertoe, the affected toe forms an arch,…
The Risk of Plantar Warts for Children and Teenagers
Anyone can get plantar warts, but children and teens have a higher chance of getting them than adults. Plantar warts are caused by a virus…
Can PRP Treat Your Arthritis?
If you live with the pain and suffering of arthritis, you’re far from alone. In fact, 23% of all Americans — 54 million people —…
Get Your Child Ready for a New School Year With a Pediatric Foot Evaluation
Foot problems can develop at any age, but you might be surprised by how many of them have their roots in childhood. A new school…
Will Your Ingrown Toenail Resolve Itself?
Chances are good that you have experienced an ingrown toenail at some point in your life. This common toe injury can cause swelling, redness, and…
How to Avoid Athlete’s Foot in the Hot Summer Months
Summertime is often a season filled with many activities, from swimming and boating to lounging by the pool. Unfortunately, it’s also a time of year…
Recognizing the Signs of a Stress Fracture
Anyone can develop a stress fracture in their foot, but runners and other athletes are at a heightened risk. But don’t hang up your running…
5 Tips to Protect Your Feet and Ankles Against Sports Injuries
Physical activity is a great way to stay healthy. Playing sports allows you to get exercise, build friendships, and boost self-confidence. Unfortunately, along with the…
Corns and Calluses: What’s the Difference and When Do They Require Care?
Corns and calluses are common foot problems. Sometimes, they can even be painful. Both have some of the same causes, including wearing improper shoes and…
Protect Yourself Against Warts, Fungus, and Athlete’s Foot
Do you suffer from unpleasant and embarrassing foot issues like athlete’s foot, toenail fungus, or plantar warts? If so, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there is…
Tips for Preventing Hammertoe
If you’re living in pain because of hammertoe, you’ll probably find little solace learning that you’re not alone: Approximately 60 million Americans develop this condition.…
Steps to Take During a Gout Flare-Up
A gout attack is one of the most painful experiences you can have. It usually doesn’t give you much warning, and comes on suddenly. According…
How to Fix Flat Feet
If both of your feet are quite literally planted to the ground, this is a condition known as flatfoot in which your arches may not…
The Key to Healing is in Your Blood: Learn About PRP Therapy
Nothing is more frustrating than a slow-healing injury that keeps you off your feet, especially if you lead an active lifestyle. However, you may be…
How to Keep a Sprained Ankle From Becoming Chronic Instability
There’s nothing good about the term “chronic.” When it accompanies a medical condition, it means that you’ll be managing it for the long term rather…
Can You Fix Bunions Without Surgery?
Bunions can be incredibly painful and take the joy out of life in a hurry. Day-to-day life with bunions may make you feel like you…
Summertime Foot Care Tips
Looking forward to spending the summer months with your toes in the sand? Running barefoot all summer long may be a tempting thought, but it’s…
5 Foot Conditions Orthotics Can Help With
More than three-quarters of Americans suffer from foot pain, according to statistics from the American Podiatric Medical Association, including adults of all ages and from…
Tips to Manage Your Arthritis
Arthritis is a painful condition that often gets worse over time. Fortunately, it is possible to manage the symptoms of arthritis effectively and live a…
What Every Diabetic Should Know About Foot Care
Managing diabetes takes a lot of work. You need to monitor your blood glucose levels, take your medicine on a regular basis, see the doctor…
Remedying Plantar Fasciitis With Groundbreaking PRP Therapy
An astounding one out of every 100 people in the U.S. has a painful foot condition called plantar fasciitis, of which 75% say that they've had pain…
Returning to Sports After Achilles Tendon Surgery
As sports medicine specialists and doctors, we applaud our active clients who are maintaining optimal health through athletic pursuits. We also understand that athletes are,…
What is Adult-Acquired Flatfoot and is it Serious?
While it may not be a frequent topic of conversation topic in your household, adult-acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) is one of the most common problems…