Foot and Ankle Care and Treatment Blogs
Why do I get random pains in my toes?
Any time we feel pain it’s normal to wonder about the cause and whether it could be a sign of a more serious underlying condition. Toe pain is no different. With a wide variety of potential causes, the cause can be challenging to pin down. Keep reading to learn from...
All Your Haglund’s Syndrome Questions Answered
We know there are a lot of burning questions out there. What happens when we die? What is the secret of the Bermuda Triangle? Who killed JFK? Are we alone in the universe? Surely, up there with all your burning questions, you are brimming with curiosity about...
Can bunions be corrected through physical therapy or other conservative measures?
Bunions are painful protrusions at the base of a big toe. Many people believe the only way to alleviate pain from bunions is to have them surgically removed. But can other options that don’t involve surgery help? Keep reading to find out how some may conservatively...
Deflated Feet: The Difference Between Collapsed Arches and Flat Feet
Patients in podiatrists’ offices everywhere have sat through many a confusing discussion with their foot doctor over two topics that are often used interchangeably (but shouldn’t be). The topics in question are flat feet and collapsed arches. This guide will ensure...
9 Tips to Keep Your Feet Wart-Free This Summer
No one likes suffocating in layers in the heat of the summer, your toes included. If you plan to have your feet on full display all summer, you might want to ensure they are well-maintained and wart-free. Plantar warts are actually infections caused by the human...
What are common foot problems associated with diabetes?
Individuals with prolonged periods of elevated high blood sugar are more susceptible to a wide variety of potential problems. Many of those problems can manifest in feet. What foot problems are individuals with diabetes more prone to develop? Keep reading to learn...
When Can I Return to Activity After an Ankle Sprain?
Whether you’re an all-star athlete who twisted your ankle catching the winning touchdown for the state championship or a channel surfer whose feet got caught jumping up to grab a treat refill for your movie night, sprained ankles are a painful inconvenience. The big...
7 Tips to Avoid Foot Injuries When Running
Snow, blazing sun, blisters, lost toenails: even given excuses not to run, regular runners do not let anything slow them down. So it’s no surprise that many a runner has run through foot injuries, making them worse. The best way to help a foot injury is to prevent it...
What are some exercise recommendations for ankle sprain recovery?
Recurrent ankle sprains are not uncommon, so it makes sense to approach ankle sprain recovery cautiously. What are the best exercises to help with the recovery process after an ankle sprain? Keep reading to see how the health enthusiasts recommend regaining your ankle...
Should I Let My Heel Heal or Visit a Doctor?
Knowing when to visit a doctor can feel like quite a guessing game. Pain on our heels can be a tricky one since there are so many potential causes. Here are ten possible culprits to your heel pain, their severity, and whether or not you should visit a podiatrist for...
Preventing and Caring for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Many people have heard tragic stories about someone whose uncle with diabetes needed to have an amputation. With your own diabetes diagnosis, hearing such a story can make you nervous. Are you resigned to the same fate? The short answer is not if you don’t want to be....
What are the benefits of conservative podiatry treatment?
No, we aren’t talking elephants and donkeys here when we bring up conservative treatments. What exactly, then, are conservative treatment approaches in podiatry? What are the advantages or disadvantages? Keep reading to learn why some readers believe a conservative...