You’ve scheduled foot surgery, and you know you’re not going to be very ambulatory for a while. Learn tips on preparing your home in advance so you can have a smooth, stress-free recovery.
Jan 5th, 2022
You’ve scheduled foot surgery, and you know you’re not going to be very ambulatory for a while. Learn tips on preparing your home in advance so you can have a smooth, stress-free recovery.
Your feet work hard, carrying you through the world. They also provide a foundation for your entire body. Proper support is essential, and sometimes that requires help from a pair of custom orthotics.
Diabetes affects the health of your blood vessels and can lead to problems with circulation, particularly in your feet. With diabetes, you’re at high risk for foot ulcers, foot pain, and even amputation. Avoid foot problems with these steps.
You’ve always been a shoe size 8. Or 13. Or 4. But now your favorite shoes don’t fit. Did your feet get bigger? Or smaller? How is that even possible? Discover more about your feet and how they can change.
No matter your activity level, getting up and moving is great for your health. As podiatrists, we want to ensure that every step you take is a comfortable one, which is why we pulled together these tips for buying walking shoes.
If you experience piercing heel pain after standing, sitting, or first thing in the morning when you roll out of bed, it could be a common condition called plantar fasciitis. Read on for tips on treatment.
If one or more of your small toes bends downward into a permanent claw-like shape, you probably have a hammertoe. Find out how this foot deformity occurs and what you can do to prevent it.
You might think a sprained ankle is worth pushing through, but doing so can set you up for an even longer recovery period — and future reinjury. Read on to learn how to help your ankle heal fully and quickly.
It’s always unsettling when you notice changes to your health. And when you develop plantar warts, it can be difficult to know when they warrant medical attention. Learn more about plantar warts and when we think you should see a doctor for them.
With summer on the way, do you know how to protect your feet from common summertime foot problems, such as blisters and calluses? Read to learn what you need to know about foot care and summer activities.
Bunions can affect more than the way your feet look. This common foot problem can cause pain and affect your mobility if left untreated. Learn how to relieve discomfort and restore normal function and appearance.
Ingrown toenails are more than just annoying, painful, and gross. Left untreated, they can get infected and quickly worsen into a serious issue. Here’s why you should get yours looked at right away.
Low-level laser therapy taps into the body’s natural healing ability, encouraging tissue regeneration from within. When it comes to foot health, lasers offer a host of benefits from treating toenail fungus to eliminating plantar fasciitis pain.
Diabetes can lead to a number of complications, including ulcers and infections of the foot. Find out how to stay one step ahead of your foot health when you have diabetes.
Are you feeling an awful stabbing pain in your heel when you try to walk? You probably have plantar fasciitis, but a promising new treatment is bringing great results! Read on to learn more.
If you notice the development of thick areas of skin on your feet, you might have corns or calluses. Continue reading to learn their differences and how you can treat them and prevent them from getting worse.
An ankle injury not only puts an immediate stop to your activity, but who knows how long you’ll have to contend with the swelling and pain? Learn about effective home treatments, how a strain differs from a sprain, and how your podiatrist can help.
With diabetes, you face potentially serious health impacts throughout your body. Damage to feet is common, both to the nerves and blood supply. Barefoot summer months could present your feet with challenges. Read on to learn more.
Bunions don’t just look funny — they can also cause a significant amount of pain. Keep reading to learn how to soothe that pain without undergoing invasive surgery.
Ingrown toenails are common and cause pain and swelling that may affect your daily activities. Though you may be able to relieve some of your pain with at-home care, at some point you may require help from a podiatrist.
Do you worry about the risk of spraining an ankle while you're out for a run, walk, or hike? Read on to learn what you should do to protect and strengthen your ankles so you can decrease your chances of suffering a sprain.
Before you hit the pool this summer, make sure your toes look their best by resolving any stubborn foot fungus problems. Read on to learn how you can deal with your toenail fungus for good.
Do you have heel pain ...when getting out of bed in the morning? ...when you get back up from sitting for a while?
When a toenail is ingrown, it is curved and grows into the skin, usually at the nail borders (the sides of the nail). This digging in of the nail irritates the skin, often creating pain, redness, swelling and warmth in the toe.
A fungus is an organism that lives in warm, moist areas. Fungus of the toenails is a common problem that can affect people of all ages, although it most commonly affects individuals who are older.
Just a bump on the side of the big toe? Not really! The visible bump actually reflects changes in the bony framework of the front part of the foot. The big toe leans toward the second toe, rather than pointing straight ahead. This throws the bones out of