March 28, 2018
Scott noticed that his toes were getting sore, especially after his favorite activity of riding his motorcycle. When he took off his shoes, something didn’t look quite right! He went to a walk-in clinic and the doctor told him he needed to go to the Emergency Room.
March 23, 2018
Has your child been complaining of foot pain? The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons has said that there is no such thing as “growing pains”! If your child has had any pain that lasts more than a few days or is affecting their walking, it should be looked at by a Podiatrist.
March 8, 2018
Corns and calluses are areas of thickened skin that develop to protect that area from irritation. They occur when something rubs against the foot repeatedly or causes excess pressure against part of the foot.
March 1, 2018
Many young athletes are beginning spring sports without considering the increased risk of incurring a sports-related injury. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons encourages parents to help their children take the necessary precautions to prevent foot and ankle injuries that can occur when going from indoor to outdoor sports.
February 22, 2018
A podiatrist is a doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM), a physician and surgeon who treats the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg.
February 15, 2018
Alternating your footwear may be good for your health, foot health that is! The American Podiatric Medical Association recommends avoiding wearing the same shoes for several days in a row.