With the weather starting to heat up, now is the time of year to enjoy the great outdoors. There are countless fun activities to explore! The last thing you need is a foot injury throwing a wrench in your plans. That’s why we’ve put together this small guide to summer foot safety. Whether you’re

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Toenail Infections Toenail infections are a common problem and are caused by a variety of bacteria and fungi. Although they are not always painful, they do tend to cause an unpleasant appearance, may be contagious, and are often associated with the feet being kept in unhealthy conditions. We recommend

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Prevent Stress Fractures Did you know that in sports involving constant movement, like basketball and tennis, stress fractures are quite common? The repetitive activity has the potential to create a small crack or bruise on your foot bone. Another way that stress fractures occur is when someone changes

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Treatments for Plantar Warts Warts, those fleshy blobs usually found on the bottoms of feet, are a common problem. They can be painful as well as embarrassing, and the virus that causes them is contagious. However, podiatrists offer a variety of treatments for warts, with more advanced options available

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If you’re a Greek mythology buff, you’ve definitely heard of Achilles. He was an indestructible warrior except for one spot: his heel. The myth lives on today with the largest tendon in the body being named the Achilles tendon. It runs from the back of the heel up the leg. Just like Achilles, the

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Fallen Arches Acquired in Adulthood The foot’s arched structure is what allows it to comfortably flex and distribute weight. Force generated in the calf muscles transfers through the long bones of the foot’s midsection to its front, allowing a person to walk normally. But fallen arches are a common

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Your Guide to Pediatric Foot Deformities Foot deformities are scary, especially for parents of a child who was born with one or has developed a deformity over time. Though the treatment of foot deformities in children differs greatly from the treatment used on adults, there is still a lot that can be

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Elderly Foot Care By the time you reach your golden years, your feet are undoubtedly tired! They’ve spent a lifetime of walking. It’s why many elderly patients struggle with foot pain and health. It puts them at an increased risk for podiatric injury due to long-term use. Injuries are especially

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Foot Care for Runners Whereas an artist gives special care and attention to their hands, a runner must do the same for their feet. Think about it. Your feet withstand your weight and move you forward all day every day. Along with your knees, they absorb the most force while you run. There are a few general

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Tibial Nerve Disorders If you experience burning, shooting pains or numbness in a part of your foot or lower leg, you may assume that you have overused your muscles. It is true that wear to the muscles and joints sometimes cause foot pain, especially when a person has used their feet for an extended

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Corns and Calluses Every time we stand up, walk or run, we’re putting pressure on our feet. Weight is distributed through the heel and on the ball of the foot. The skin is thicker in this area for protection, but what happens when the force becomes too great? Corns and calluses form as a defensive

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Toe Deformities Hammers, claws, and mallets; they sound like the goods at a hardware store, but may actually refer to people’s toes. There are three joints in our toes: the metatarsophalangeal joint, where the toe meets the foot, the proximal interphalangeal joint, where it bends in the middle, and

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Dry & Cracked Heels With summer just around the corner, you’re going to want your feet in tip-top shape for sandal season. Dry and cracked skin can prevent you from having fun in the sun. Dry skin is irritating and can create cracks along the heels. Not only is this painful, but these cracks can let

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Living With Arthritis Arthritis is one of the most common causes of disability and discomfort in the world. Literally meaning “joint inflammation,” it can result from several different kinds of conditions. Often, the feet and ankles are among the body parts most severely affected, which is why podiatrists

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National Foot Health Awareness Month April is National Foot Health Awareness Month and is great opportunity to inform people about how to protect themselves. The average person takes 10,000 steps a day which adds up to more than three million steps per year. With so many miles being put on your feet

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Cheerleading Safety This March marks National Cheerleading Safety Month. In 2012, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued its first standardized recommendations for cheerleading safety, and more schools and youth groups are recognizing the importance of gaining certification. Cheerleading is the sport

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