Podiatry may not seem very interesting – until you start having problems with your feet. Podiatry is the medical specialty that deals with diagnosing and treating disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. Podiatrists help people with all sorts of problems, such as plantar fasciitis, bunions, Read More
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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
5 Ways Podiatrists Can Help You
You may think that having sore feet at the end of your day is normal and will go away on its own. So, what should you do when the pain is not going away? Most people who report foot pain do not seek medical care from a foot expert. However, visiting a podiatrist is an invaluable investment if you Read More
Tips for Healthy Feet and Ankles
After walking thousands of steps every day, pounding feet to the pavement, and cramming them into unsupportive shoes, you likely forget to give your feet and ankles the care they deserve. According to a survey, 8 out of 10 Americans experience foot and ankle problems. Ignoring proper care is one of Read More
Can A Foot Doctor Help Me Better Manage My Pain?
If you suffer from foot pain, you are not alone. Millions of American experiences foot pain at least once in their lifetime. You can feel pain and discomfort anywhere in the foot (heels, arch, toes, instep or sole). While healthy feet keep you moving, any discomfort or pain in your foot can limit Read More
How To Choose a Podiatrist
Our feet are built to endure a lot of stress. They support our weight and make every movement we make while standing possible. However, we tend to take our feet for granted and overlook their health until they start hurting. Foot pain can severely limit our daily activities. Since your feet are Read More
10 Common Sports Injuries and Treatments
Most sports require fast and powerful movements that engage your muscles. While they can help you become stronger and healthier, they also carry a constant risk for injury. In particular, contact sports and those with a lot of jumping, running, and repetitive movements pose higher chances for Read More
10 Things you need to know about podiatry
It’s very easy to take your feet for granted. Like most people, it’s not until you have problems with your feet that you begin to recalibrate how you see and treat them. Your feet need to be healthy for mobility. If you want to remain mobile for as long as possible, you need to take foot health Read More
How a Sports Medicine Doctor Treats a Meniscus Tear
The meniscus is a tough, rubbery cartilage structure located between your thigh bone and shinbone that acts as a shock absorber. Although it’s durable, a torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries. Athletes are prone to meniscus tears, especially those who routinely perform twisting Read More
How Can a Foot Doctor Help Treat Diabetic Foot?
Diabetes can decrease blood flow to your lower extremities, leaving them prone to infection, nerve damage, and diabetic foot. Because of nerve damage, some people with diabetes experience a decrease in their ability to feel pain in certain parts of the body due to nerve damage that leads to Read More
