Foot & Ankle Conditions

Many things most women do in their normal routine actually put great stress on their feet and ankles. Do you do any of these? Find out some of the most common mistakes you can make, and the potential harm they can cause: Wearing Heels Too Frequently High-heels have the obvious ability to lead to broken … Continue reading 4 Most Common Foot And Ankle Care Mistakes Women Make

Are you considering orthotics? Perhaps you’re not even sure how to understand them. Put simply, an orthotic means any device you insert into your shoe to provide additional comfort and support. You’ve probably seen them at various stores. Some cost just $10 or so, while others can run up to a few hundred. The simpler … Continue reading The Beginner’s Guide to Orthotics

With any medical condition, the worst thing you can do is ignore it and hope it goes away. That’s certainly the case with sores if you have diabetes. Ignoring the issue can actually lead to the amputation of your foot – or entire leg. Left unattended, minor wounds can become serious foot ulcers. And that … Continue reading How to Care for, And Prevent, Foot Sores If You Have Diabetes

Winter’s a comin’, and so is the risk for different kinds of foot and ankle injuries. What could happen? And how do you prevent these injuries so you don’t spend several weeks laid up on your recliner? Find out below: Ankle Injuries from Slipping on Ice We don’t have to deal with ice and snow … Continue reading How to Prevent 5 Common Winter Foot Injuries

With high school football season entering its mid and latter stages, volleyball season in full swing, and basketball beginning, severe ankle injuries are undoubtedly on the rise. The worst can sideline your teen for a couple months. Most will put them out of action for at least a couple weeks. In many cases, you simply … Continue reading How to Speed Up Your Recovery from a Severe Ankle Injury

Some people live with athlete’s foot, and many other conditions they find embarrassing, for years before they get help. But, remember podiatrists see these problems on a daily basis! While you may feel self-conscious about it, we understand it’s a natural problem many people face. Athlete’s foot is actually a fungus. You can get it … Continue reading How to Treat Athlete’s Foot

Does arthritic pain flare up and make your ankles uncomfortable to walk on from time-to-time? Arthritis isn’t fun to have. But you can minimize the discomfort and disruption it causes in your life. If you have arthritic ankle pain, here’s what you can do about it: Wear Shoes with Low, Flared Heels While your stilettos … Continue reading How to Care for Arthritic Ankles

You just celebrated Labor Day, so that means fall’s coming soon. Aside from obvious measures, you probably don’t think about your feet too much as the air cools down. How do you prep your feet for the coming fall weather? Here’s what you should consider: Rub Your Hard Skin Patches Down Going without shoes and … Continue reading How to Prepare Your Feet for Fall

Ankle injuries are one of the most common in volleyball. How can your daughter prevent hers from being injured so she doesn’t miss several weeks during the season? Here’s some tips: When to Wear Ankle Braces At this point, the research is conflicted on whether ankle braces help prevent injuries if your daughter’s ankles aren’t … Continue reading What Your Daughter Can Do to Protect Her Ankles During Volleyball Season

What’s more painful and bothersome than an ingrown toenail? If you’re the active type, and maybe even if you’re not, they cause a significant amount of distress and irritation. It seems like all you can think about is that annoying ingrown toenail. Fortunately, you can significantly reduce your chances of getting one. And, you can … Continue reading Common Causes and Treatments for Ingrown Toenails