Your feet matter a lot in your life! They directly impact your overall health and quality of life. Diabetes, heart disease, lower back pain, and even emotional difficulties like stress and depression all start in the foot. Here are five recommendations to constantly keep in mind when it comes to foot care. 1. Make sure […]
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During the new year, it is common for people to start new exercise programs as part of their new year’s resolutions. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced athlete, shin splints can be a painful ailment that keeps you on the bench. As podiatrists, we can diagnose and treat your shin splints as well
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During the winter, when you bundle up with extra layers, coats, and scarves to keep warm and defend against the cold–don’t forget about your feet! The dry winter air can steal moisture from your skin and feet, making the dead skin around your heels likely to harden and crack. Read on to learn about how
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Though warts may seem like a common ailment that doesn’t often require emergency treatment, that doesn’t mean we should just learn to live with them. Some warts can be painful and unsightly, even if they might be harmless. If you’ve noticed a new suspicious growth or wart, it is always recommended that you get it
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With the school year about to start, we know parents and caregivers are busy getting ready for the first day of class. School shoes are a popular item on the back-to-school checklist, and we are here to offer our assistance so that your child can begin the new year on the right foot. Schedule Your
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From flip flops, sandals, wedge heels, and even barefoot in the sand, your summer footwear options are endless. Summer footwear may be fun, but unfortunately, many of the summer options lack adequate support compared to other seasonal shoes. Fortunately, we are here to help and made a guide to protecting your feet with the right
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Foot pain is a common complaint to which nearly everyone can relate. Though some may only experience it after a great trek through the wilderness or when breaking in new shoes, others may have chronic pain and discomfort that they just can’t solve. Many people are unaware that their feet may not be properly aligned
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Many of us may be familiar with bunions, a bump that often forms along the big toe, but did you know you can get a bunion on other toes? Another area a bunion can develop is on the pinkie or little toe! If you develop a bunion on your little toe, it is known as
With the weather heating up, summer will be here before we know it! As restrictions lessen, many of us are taking time to enjoy the outdoors–swimming, sunbathing, hiking, picnicking, and more! Though you may already know you should use sunblock regularly when at the beach or spending time outdoors in the sun, do you remember
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According to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), 20% of Americans experience at least one-foot problem every year. This is no surprise as the feet are designed to support the entire body; they move us through the day and take on hundreds of pounds of impact daily just by walking. The feet are a remarkable
