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What is Achilles Tendonitis?

posted: Feb. 05, 2019.

Heel pain is one of the most common complaints a podiatrist hears about from patients. If you are dealing with heel pain above the heel bone then you could be Read more

Dealing With Athlete's Foot

posted: Jan. 15, 2019.

Athlete's foot is one of the most common fungal infections of the skin and is frequently seen in our office. Whether you've had it or not, it's important to understand Read more

What is a Crush Injury?

posted: Jan. 07, 2019.

What is a Crush Injury? Have a foot crush injury? A crush injury occurs when pressure or force is put on a body part. A foot crush injury may cause pain, Read more

Treating a Sprained Ankle

posted: Dec. 17, 2018.

An ankle sprain occurs when the foot rolls or twists to the point where a ligament inside stretches beyond its normal capacity. Ankle sprains are extremely common, with an estimated Read more

What is Sesamoiditis?

posted: Dec. 07, 2018.

What is Sesamoiditis? Sesamoids are small bones that are only connected to tendons or surrounded in muscle. This only appears in a few places in the body, one of which is Read more

How To Prevent Ingrown Toenails

posted: Nov. 16, 2018.

Ingrown toenails may begin mildly but can quickly go from bad to worse. This frustrating and painful condition can affect anyone and cause significant issues. Unlike other foot-related conditions, which Read more

Treating Toenail Fungus

posted: Nov. 01, 2018.

Treating toenail fungus Toenail fungus--it's one of the most common podiatric problems children, teens, and adults have. Causing thickened, yellow, brittle nails, onychomycosis (the medical name for toenail fungus) spreads easily Read more

What Causes Warts?

posted: Oct. 19, 2018.

What Causes Warts? Got foot warts? Nearly everyone will have a wart at some point in their lives. Warts are typically small, hard skin growths caused by an infection with humanpallilloma Read more

Treating Heel Spurs

posted: Oct. 03, 2018.

Have you been experiencing any heel pain or bothersome tenderness without any obvious cause? Although heel spurs themselves sometimes do not cause acute discomfort, they are frequently associated with the Read more

Types of Custom Orthotics

posted: Sep. 14, 2018.

Custom orthotics are removable shoe inserts that provide greater arch support and stability to the feet and ankles. There are different types of orthotics available depending on the issue and Read more

Caring For Arthritic Feet

posted: Aug. 31, 2018.

Arthritis is a joint condition that affects roughly 54 million American adults according to the Arthritis Foundation. It can show up in joints all around the body, including the feet Read more

What Could Be Causing Poor Circulation in My Feet?

posted: Aug. 14, 2018.

Are you experiencing numbness, tingling, or discolorations in your feet? Even though poor circulation isn’t a condition, if you are experiencing poor circulation in your feet this is often a symptom Read more

What to Do When You Keep Getting Blisters

posted: Jul. 31, 2018.

A foot blister is a small pocket of fluid that forms on the foot. Blisters can be painful while they heal. Foot blisters are caused by several things, including friction, Read more

Basic Foot Care Guidelines

posted: Jul. 17, 2018.

Foot care is something that is important to your overall well-being and is something that is often overlooked. There are some basic guidelines you can follow in order to keep Read more

What You Can Do About Hammertoes

posted: Jul. 09, 2018.

When most people think about foot deformities they most often think about bunions; however, hammertoes are just as common. This unassuming deformity comes about gradually, so you may not even Read more

Heel Pain Treatment Options

posted: Jun. 14, 2018.

Are you dealing with heel pain? If so, you aren’t alone. Foot pain, particularly heel pain, is one of the most common complaints and most people will deal with pain Read more