Ingrown toenails can be far more than a minor annoyance. They can start as a slight discomfort after having your feet in tight shoes all day but can quickly progress into a painful condition that disrupts your daily routine. They can also lead to severe infections if left untreated. In this Read More
Foot Care
Foot Care for Athletes: Injury Prevention and Treatment
As an athlete, taking care of your feet is very important,because they allow you to perform almost all movements during play. The demands placed on your feet are much greater than the average person, therefore, they need extra care. A foot and ankle doctor or podiatrist can provide foot and ankle Read More
Foot Care Tips: Maintaining Healthy Feet Between Podiatrist Visits
Healthy feet refer to feet that are free from pain, discomfort, and any visible abnormalities. They have good circulation, smooth and unbroken skin, properly aligned bones and joints, and strong muscles and ligaments. Some symptoms of feet that are not at their healthiest include the presence of Read More
Athlete’s Foot: Causes, Symptoms, and How a Podiatrist Can Help
Athlete's foot is a fungal infection of the skin on the feet. It is caused by fungi that normally live on the skin or dermatophytes. It occurs when there is an imbalance of the microbes on the skin. This type of infection usually starts in between the toes. A fungal infection like Athlete’s foot Read More
How To Treat Athlete’s Foot – 8 Tips for Success
Athlete's foot is a fungal infection of the foot. It can cause itching, burning, and peeling of the skin, is typically found between the toes or on the soles of the feet, and can spread to the nails. While athlete's foot is not a serious medical condition, it can be very uncomfortable and can Read More
5 Tips for Treating Heel Pain
Intense heel pain is hard to ignore, especially when you have to be on your feet the whole day. Plantar fasciitis is the leading cause of sharp, stabbing pain in the heels. It’s an overwork injury that can resolve by itself with proper rest and a few key techniques for most people. So, what Read More
What Are My Foot Fracture Treatment Options?
An adult foot has 26 bones, and they are prone to breakage due to sudden trauma to the foot, repetitive movements, and underlying health conditions such as osteoporosis. You’re likely to feel the symptoms of a foot fracture right away, which usually include foot pain, difficulty walking, a Read More
Foot and Ankle Doctor Tips to Protect Your Feet at Work
Working on your feet can take a toll on your feet and ankles. People working in occupations that require a lot of standing or walking, such as hospital staff, retail workers, and service workers, as well as those with factory and construction jobs, are at high risk of suffering from foot and ankle Read More
When to Consult a Podiatrist vs. a Pedorthist
If you have a foot problem, your best bet is to either see a podiatrist or a pedorthist. Whom you should see will depend on the exact nature of your foot problem. While podiatrists and pedrothists are both trained and qualified to care for the feet, there are significant differences between Read More
Tips for Managing Bunions
Bunions are a common foot problem affecting up to one-third of adults in the United States. A bunion forms when the bones in the front part of the foot move out of place, forcing the joint at the base of the big toe to jut outward. A bunion is characterized by a bump at the big toe joint, redness or Read More
