Orthotics help to reduce or eliminate foot pain by providing extra support and cushioning to the feet. Custom orthotics are shoe inserts that are specially designed for your own feet, providing perfect arch support and heel support per your doctor’s prescription. What makes custom orthotics different from store-bought shoe inserts is that the pre-made variety…
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Treatments For Plantar Fasciitis
Do you feel a stabbing pain in the heel of your feet that just won’t go away? Plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes pain in the heel of the foot due to inflammation in the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that runs from the toes to the heel…
Do I Have to Treat Bunions
A lot of people do not understand what exactly bunions are or if they should even be treated. The answer to this depends on the patient and whether the bunions are causing symptoms that need to be addressed. What Is a Bunion? Bunions are the bony bumps that can form at the base of your…
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Why Your Podiatrist Has Recommended Orthotics
Foot pain is a common but debilitating ailment. A survey by the American Podiatric Medical Association reveals that more than half of Americans have reportedly missed work because of severe foot pain. Your feet carry and support the full weight of your body as you walk and run. Therefore, they are subjected to a lot…
Correcting Clubfoot
Clubfoot is a congenital condition in which a person’s foot appears to be rotated inward at the ankles, forcing the foot to point down and inward. When both feet are affected, the soles often will face each other. While the diagnosis of clubfoot can be upsetting to the parent of any newborn, the good news…
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How Hydration and Foot Pain Are Linked
The Link Between Hydration and Foot Pain If you’re experiencing foot pain – especially if it’s from gout – chances are you aren’t drinking enough water. But what does hydration have to do with foot pain? Plenty. When you’re dehydrated, your body responds in the form of pain. In fact, severe dehydration is often confused…
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Ailments of The Ankle- Your Podiatrist Can Help
Top Ankle Ailments Ankle problems can stop you in your tracks. Ankles are flexible, but strong. They carry your weight and allow you to walk, jump, and run. The ankle joint is made up of the ends of the two lower leg bones, the tibia and fibula, and the talus, which sits between them. According…
What You Need to Know About Ankle Surgery
All About Ankle Surgery If you have severely hurt your ankle, an orthopedic surgeon will often prescribe a non-invasive treatment method, such as bracing, NSAIDs, or physical therapy, rather than resorting to ankle surgery right away. However, there are times where an examination and diagnostic imaging such as X-rays will show that for optimal healing…
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How Can a Podiatrist Help You with Bunions?
Learn How Can a Podiatrist Help With Bunions What Is a Bunion? A bunion is often referred to as a bump on the joint at the base of the big toe, the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. A bunion forms when the bone or tissue at the big toe joint moves out of place due to a…
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Wound Healing Techniques for Diabetic Foot Care
How to Heal Your Wound as a Diabetic According to the American Diabetes Association, by the year 2030, it is estimated that more than 550 million people around the world will be diagnosed with diabetes. It is estimated that 25 percent of these people with diabetes will seek foot care, as diabetes can damage the…
