Custom Foot Orthotics What Are They? Custom foot orthotics are prescription medical devices made specifically to support your feet. They match your feet precisely and are designed to improve your foot movement. This leads to more comfort and mobility. Podiatrists use orthotics to treat foot problems such as: plantar fasciitis bursitis tendinitis bunions hammertoes diabetic foot ulcers foot, ankle,… Read more »
Diabetic Foot Self Exam I often speak with my patients about how to care for your feet and the importance of going to a Podiatrist on a regular basis (especially when you have diabetes). Nonetheless, it’s equally important to be regularly checking your feet yourself. But what can you do? Performing a regular diabetic foot… Read more »
I have been seeing a lot of new cases of plantar fasciitis and various tendonitis problems of the foot and ankle. I believe that there is a new cause for these foot pains and problems with my patients. SHOES! What is wrong with the shoes? Well the manufacturers of athletic shoes have followed the move… Read more »
Facts about Heel Pain Heel pain is one of the most common foot conditions I treat every day. Surprisingly, it is also one of the conditions patients have the most misconceptions about – both its cause and its treatment. Many patients believe heel pain is associated with a bone spur when, in fact, heel pain… Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions About Bunion Surgery There are common questions that come up during a bunion surgery consultation. If you are thinking about having bunion surgery, then this blog will give you my best answers to the most commonly asked bunion surgery questions. Are bunions hereditary? Bunions are most often caused by an inherited faulty mechanic… Read more »
Football Cleats Fitting, Care and Foot Health School is starting here soon and that means football season is coming. A well-fitting pair of football cleats is one of the most important pieces of equipment you can purchase as a football player. Cleats help you keep your footing, help you propel as you sprint and allow… Read more »
Foot Calluses are gross and ugly – I know! The blog guidelines recommend that I have lots of pictures in my blog. But I’ll spare you this time. No one wants to look at foot calluses. A foot callus can be gross, ugly and embarrassing…no one wants to have one let alone see pics of other… Read more »
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