7 Tips for Preventing Sports Injuries in Your Lower Limbs While some people play sports all year, there is typically a spike in physical activity during the warmer months. Unfortunately, this leads to a spike in sports injuries. The good news is you can significantly lower your risk of such an injury

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If you have ever flown on a long-haul flight, the airlines sometimes provide compression socks to prevent your sweet feet from swelling. However, you may have chronically swollen feet for other reasons that will require a podiatrist’s help. There are several underlying medical ailments or injuries

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A nail injury can have a tremendous impact on your ability to move and, therefore, require you to significantly alter your daily routine, even if it is only temporary. An injury to your toenail can arise from choosing poor-fitting footwear (which leads to repetitive trauma), biomechanical issues (i.e.,

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Metatarsal fractures are a very common foot injury. Metatarsals are the bones that run from the mid-foot to the toes. Although fractures in these bones aren't the worst type of foot injury, they can still be very painful and worsen with time when left untreated. This month, we'll dive deeper into metatarsal

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The sesamoid bones are small, rounded bones typically found embedded within certain tendons and joint capsules. Unlike most other bones in the human body that connect via joints, sesamoid bones are located within soft tissue and offer protection and leverage to the surrounding soft tissue without directly

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Osteoarthritis refers to a type of degenerative disorder that involves the breakdown of cartilage, the tissue cushioning the end of your bones that form many of the joints in your body that allow you to move freely. Osteoarthritis, which typically develops as a function of aging, creates joint inflammation

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Winter time is an especially challenging time for people with diabetes. Cold temperatures present a host of new problems for those with pre-existing health conditions. Risk increases for everything from injuries to infections, so it's vital to be prepared. In this month’s newsletter, we'll go over

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The calcaneus or heel bone, which forms the base of the rearfoot, is the largest in the foot. The heel bone makes direct contact with the ground when standing or walking, so it plays a vital role in supporting one’s body weight as it helps to transmit and transfer forces when standing or in motion. The

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Tarsal tunnel syndrome – also known as TTS, refers to a condition involving a tibial nerve irritation or compression as the nerve passes through the tarsal tunnel - a tight and limited space located on the inner side of each ankle. Although it is the most commonly reported nerve entrapment issue related

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The average U.S. citizen takes 3,000 to 4,000 steps each day, translating to approximately 1.5 to 2 miles. This simple statistic highlights that your feet are the unrecognized workhorses of your body, bearing your weight each step you take, often for extended periods in shoes a bit too small or ill-fitting. The

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Plantar warts refer to a common type of wart found on the soles of your feet. Plantar warts often develop in areas that bear constant weight, like the ball or heel of the foot. What Causes Plantar Warts? Plantar warts develop as a result of an infection. Specific types of the human papillomavirus (HPV)

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An ingrown toenail occurs when the toenail edge/corner starts to grow into the surrounding skin rather than over the skin. While onychocryptosis (the medical term for an ingrown toenail) mainly affects the big toe, it is not exclusive to that toe and can happen to any nail on any toe. An ingrown toenail

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The Importance of the Right Athletic Footwear No matter what type of athletics you participate in, it is important that you have the right athletic footwear for that activity. Walkers and runners require different types of footwear to perform at their best and safest. Having footwear that provides the

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Identifying and Treating Athlete's Foot Athlete’s foot is a common name for infections from a number of species of fungus that affect the feet. Although the problem is pretty common, it is unpleasant and requires treatment before it will get better. Podiatrists often treat cases of athlete's foot that

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Help for Achilles Tendonitis Achilles tendonitis is one of the most common reasons people experience pain in their lower limbs. The Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscle to the foot, is extremely strong, but it is also constantly under a great deal of stress. Much of what podiatrists do revolves

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Foot Safety and Low Vision February is National Low Vision Awareness Month. As part of our observance, we’re spreading the word about how challenges in a person’s vision can affect their foot health and what they can do to keep themselves safe. Podiatrists spend a lot of time treating people with

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