Shoe inserts and orthotics can provide you with many benefits such as cushioning your step, supporting your arches, and alleviating foot and leg pain. Podiatrists prescribe orthotics to treat a variety of foot issues such as: plantar fasciitis, bursitis, tendinitis, and foot ulcers. Inserts and orthotics have been shown in clinical research to decrease foot … Read more
As the low temperatures settle in this winter many of us will struggle with keeping our toes warm. Keeping your feet comfortable and in top shape is important to your overall health. The key to keeping your feet warm is keeping them dry, this will prevent many cold feet and toe problems. Protect your feet … Read more
Bone spurs, also known as osteophyte, can be a fairly common foot ailment, especially as you grow older. Quite often when people have a bone spur they will not even know it simply because often they do not cause any symptoms. However, if a bone spur is putting pressure on other bones or tissues that … Read more
Date: 9/15/2016 The good news about heel pain is that if it is addressed appropriately and with regularity it can be resolved within months. The first step in proper heel care is rest. Whenever possible do your best to avoid walking or standing for long periods of time. However, rest does not mean keeping your … Read more
Date: 10/1/2016 If you find yourself on your feet for a large portion of the day you are in the company of thousands of other Americans. Due to the physical expectations of our jobs (or our families) and the required hours on our feet discomfort, fatigue, and swelling in the legs are becoming more and … Read more
Date: 10/15/2016 Taking the time to find the correct shoe for your foot can save you from a multitude of podiatric issues such as bunions, calluses, and corns. The proper footwear can not only relieve pain that is caused by a deformity or joint problem it can also prevent a foot or toe problem from … Read more
Date: 11/1/2016 Anyone who has ever taken their running routine seriously has experienced pain or soreness. For athletes the question becomes when the pain overall muscle soreness and when is it something more that needs to be addressed? Obviously, if you are experiencing swelling, severe pain, numbness, tingling, in ability to move a limb or … Read more
If you find yourself on your feet for a large portion of the day you are in the company of thousands of other Americans. Due to the physical expectations of our jobs (or our families) and the required hours on our feet discomfort, fatigue, and swelling in the legs are becoming more and more common. … Read more
Date: 9/15/2016 As runners, your feet absorb more force than any part of your body. Since your feet are essentially the propellers of your motion they affect your level of comfort throughout your run. That is why footcare is an essential element of training for a marathon! Shoe Selection A properly fitted shoe is vital … Read more
Date: 8/15/2016 For many of us summertime means time for wearing flip-flops, showing of our pedicured feet, and enjoying the sunshine! Unfortunately, this choice of seasonal footwear could end up causing more pain than pleasure. The problem is that not all flip-flops are created equally, nor are they made for all summer activities. Keep the … Read more
