Foot Health for Seniors The health of your feet is crucial to maintaining your balance and overall comfort, and that doesn’t end as you get older. A lifetime of pressure can cause a break-down in joint cartilage, but every podiatrist offers ways of preventing or reversing harm. With knowledge of what

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Signs You Should Visit a Podiatrist Podiatrists are healthcare professionals that treat conditions in the feet and lower limbs. Among those are fungi that are growing on your toenails or skin, damage to the foot bones, ligaments, and tendons, and metabolic or immune system disorders that particularly

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Athlete’s Foot Athlete’s foot got its name from how common it can be among athletes, but it is an infection caused by a fungus, so anyone can get it if they aren’t taking care of their feet. This type of fungus can live in and feed off of dead skin, so your feet are the ideal place for it to

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Athlete's Foot Athlete’s foot got its name from how common it can be among athletes, but it is an infection caused by fungus, so anyone can get it if they aren’t taking care of their feet. This type of fungus can live in and feed off of dead skin, so your feet are the ideal place for it to grow.

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Throughout the United States, November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. There are many ways in which diabetes complicates foot care which require podiatric patients to take special precautions. During Thanksgiving, many people are also traveling, which presents more challenges. To help our patients

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Foot Care for Hikers Walking and hiking are a great way to get exercise to enjoy the outdoors. Before hitting the trails this fall, remember the work your feet are going to be doing! Take a few measures to make sure your feet stay comfortable and supported throughout your journey. Footwear The most

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How to Care for a Nail Bed after Trauma Have you ever had your finger accidentally slammed in a door? Have you ever stubbed your toe so hard that the nail fell off? A fingernail or a toenail can be injured by traumatic events such as these and this kind of trauma often results in blood buildup under

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There are all sorts of reasons why a patient may experience pain on the top of their foot. In the absence of a particular injury, the cause is likely to be something which will get worse without intervention. We want our patients to understand the importance of visiting a podiatrist whenever pain lasts

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Peripheral Artery Disease and Feet When people suffer from bad circulation, their feet could be in peril. The lower legs are the parts of the body most adversely impacted by peripheral artery disease (PAD), but lack of blood flow means every problem affecting the feet takes longer to heal. It is particularly

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Keep Feet Neat For Summer The warmer months are upon us, which means it’s time to ditch the boots and sneakers, for flip-flops and open-toed shoes. Before you swap out the socks for bare feet, there are some concerns to keep in mind. Spending more time outdoors whether it’s with your feet buried

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Bunion Basics Bunions are a fairly common foot woe. A bunion looks like a big bump on the outside of the big toe, but it is actually caused by a deformity of the bones in the foot. Certain people are more likely to develop bunions due to genetics or the condition arthritis, and others develop bunions

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Ingrown Nails and Hangnails Problems with nails and the surrounding skin aren’t always just a cosmetic issue; they can indicate or pose a threat to a person’s health, as well. Ingrown nails and hangnails are two issues which are particularly common and deserve to be taken seriously. If left untreated,

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Foot Care During Pregnancy The female body goes through a lot of changes to accommodate a pregnancy, from head to toe. It’s important to keep legs and feet healthy during pregnancy for proper support throughout and to prevent avoidable pain. If you or someone you know is expecting, here are some

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Foot and Ankle Strengthening Exercises Our feet lay the foundation for our joints, ligaments, tendons, and the weight of our body. If we don’t keep them strong, our foundation will crumble and these extremities will suffer. Keeping our feet and ankles strong and flexible help reduce pain in them

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Selecting Proper Shoes for Children A child will need various pairs of shoes as they grow. Shoes that don’t fit correctly can lead to all kinds of problems for their feet, including calluses and bunions, hammertoes, and even ingrown toenails. All of these issues can be prevented just by carefully

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Raynaud’s Disease and Cold Weather If you’re spending the winter holidays somewhere cold, you need to know how to protect your feet. That’s especially true if you’ve ever noticed them becoming discolored, numb, or painful. While these symptoms are expected if a person is exposed to cold conditions

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