Podiatry Foot Care
Diabetes and Nerve Damage
Diabetic patients often get signi?cant nerve damage. Usually this happens when the blood sugars are elevated. However, it can also occur in any diabetic patient,… Continue Reading
"Heeling" Foot Pain
During normal walking, the heel is the first part of the foot that makes contact with the ground. Beneath the thickened skin of the heel… Continue Reading
Cold Feet? Not So Cool
If you suffer from chronically cold hands and feet, the winter weather may not be your only concern. The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) notes… Continue Reading
Minimal-Incision Foot Surgery
You only have one pair of feet to last a lifetime, and most people will clock over 70,000 miles on them in a 70-year life… Continue Reading
Shoe Inserts and Prescription Orthotics What's the Difference?
What Are Shoe Inserts? You've seen them at the grocery store and at the mall. Pre-packaged arch supports are shoe inserts. Unless the device has… Continue Reading
Chronic Wounds, Thick Nails & Ulcers
Chronic wounds occur primarily in the elderly, disabled, and especially those with diabetes, who comprise the vast majority of those who suffer from pressure ulcers,… Continue Reading
Common Foot Problems and What To Do About Them
Did you know the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) reports that the average person takes between 8,000 and 10,000 steps each day? In a lifetime,… Continue Reading
New Bunion Treatment
Many patients who have bunions fear the pain and recovery time of having bunion surgery. People live with the pain of bunions and don't get… Continue Reading
Common Signs and What to Expect From an Ankle Injury
What Is a Sports Injury? Varying degrees of ankle injuries can occur while competing in sporting events. Sports injuries are injuries that occur during sports… Continue Reading
Smelly Feet – More Than Just Embarrassing
Foot odor can be an embarrassing and sometimes uncomfortable problem for many people. However, understanding the problem and taking some simple measures can help. Sweating… Continue Reading
