What to Avoid If You Have an Ankle Injury
Injuries are common when accidents happen. The thing is, anyone can be involved in an accident, whether you are driving a car or an athlete going on foot. One of the most common types of injury that you can encounter is an ankle injury, which is caused by damage to the ankle joint structure. Your […]
Can Walking Help with Foot Arthritis?
Arthritis is widely experienced by millions of people, with it being the number cause of disability in the country. There are several types of arthritis, one of them being osteoarthritis (OA), which also affects the feet. The thing about OA is that it is also the most common kind. If you have been diagnosed with […]
High Heels and How These Could Contribute to Foot Pain
The holiday season is all about gatherings and festivities left and right. This is the season when many people switch their sneakers to high heels, whether it’s boots, slingbacks, and stilettos, among many others. While these heels definitely add height, they can also be a cause of foot pain and even do a number on […]
Signs That You Have Foot and Ankle Arthritis
When people talk about arthritis, the most common area they think about are the knees, elbows, shoulders, and hips. Many patients fail to consider that the feet can also suffer from this disease, which means that they fail to address their conditions. The thing with foot and ankle arthritis is that it can affect your […]
What is Toenail Fungus and How Do You Deal with It?
Any person can have an infection if they get in contact with fungi or if the conditions are right for it. Toenail fungus is one of the most common fungal infections for all kinds of individuals. If you want to minimize your chances of contracting this foot condition, the key is being aware of what […]
4 Effective Ways to Keep Your Diabetic Feet Healthy
Many people tend to take their feet for granted, but we believe that the feet are one of the more underappreciated parts of the body. These help us go where we need to and they remain at the core of almost everything we do. Since our feet undergo a lot of wear and tear, taking […]
How To Monitor Your Feet With Diabetes
If you are a patient with an established history of neuropathy, diabetes, or vascular issues, you should be seeing a Podiatrist every 3 months for routine care. If you have any open wounds, you should be seen every 2 weeks. During the time between visits, here are three ways to monitor your care at home! […]
Cold Feet And What To Do About It
Are your feet cold? Have you tried wearing slippers at home? Do your feet remain cold afterwards? Read on to find out our suggestions about wearing slippers and what your cold feet could mean. Who loves wearing slippers? Or house shoes? Or moccasins? Whatever you choose to call them, many people enjoy warming up their […]
Effective Ways of Treating Foot and Toe Ulcers
Individuals who are living with diabetes typically suffer from foot and toe ulcers, as well as infections and other related complications. This condition makes it more challenging for these people since they are at risk of getting hospitalized, or worse, in need of surgery from a foot doctor. With thousands of individuals needing to get […]
Should You Worry About Your Flat Feet?
Flat foot is a condition that can persist after arches fail to develop during the early stages of childhood, or can be acquired later on in life. For some, this condition does not affect their quality of life, which is why they go through life without addressing their flat-footedness. If you have flat feet, you […]