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Do High Heels Worsen Bunion Pain?
If you’re developing a bunion, you might wonder if wearing high heels is making the problem worse. Learn more about the relationship between bunion pain and high heels, and how to choose the right footwear for you.
Jul 14th, 2023

What You Can Expect from Custom Orthotics
When your feet need more or better support, custom orthotics can help. Read to learn more about getting started with custom orthotic inserts, and what to expect when you use orthotics to support your feet. 
Jun 6th, 2023

5 Diabetic Foot Care Tips to Protect Your Skin

Diabetes puts you at risk of injuries and skin damage in the area around your feet and ankles due to diabetic neuropathy and circulation issues. Read for foot care tips that can help to protect your skin!
May 12th, 2023

How to Tell If You Have Plantar Warts

Plantar warts are warts found on your feet. Could you have plantar warts? Here are some signs that indicate you’ve got warts. Don’t worry, you also have treatment options! Read to learn more.
Mar 15th, 2023

Do I Really Need to Treat My Hammertoes?
Hammertoes might seem like an insignificant issue. However, treating hammertoes gets more difficult over time. Read to learn more about why it’s not a good idea to ignore hammertoes in the long run.
Feb 17th, 2023

Tips to Prepare for Your Foot Surgery
Do you have foot surgery scheduled soon? Are you fully prepared? Read this helpful checklist of tips to make sure you get through foot surgery with ease.
Jan 1st, 2023

4 Ways to Resolve Hammertoe
Are your feet affected by the deformity known as hammertoes? You don’t have to live with the problem. Check out these effective strategies for reversing hammertoes and restoring the shape and function of your feet.
Dec 14th, 2022

Is Toenail Fungus Contagious?
If you see signs of toenail fungus like nail thickening or discoloration, you might wonder where you picked up the fungal infection. Did you know that, under the right circumstances, toenail fungus can be very contagious? Read more.
Nov 9th, 2022

Do Warts Go Away on Their Own?
Warts can be both uncomfortable and embarrassing. You hope they’ll go away on their own. However, warts typically need professional care due to the underlying viral infection that causes symptoms. Read to learn more.
Oct 12th, 2022

How Diabetes Can Take a Toll on Your Feet
Did you know that people living with diabetes need to take extra care of their feet? Read to understand the connection between diabetes and your foot health, and what you need to do to keep your feet in good shape.
Sep 7th, 2022

Is a Stress Fracture Serious?
If you’re concerned about a potential stress fracture, you should get checked out by a medical professional to make sure the issue isn’t serious. Leaving a stress fracture untreated can have serious complications. Read to learn more.
Aug 9th, 2022

At-Home Solutions for Heel Pain
If you’re suffering from heel pain, read to learn more about what you can do to treat the problem at home, and when you should seek the care of a medical professional or podiatrist for heel pain.
Jul 3rd, 2022

4 Ways Your Doctor May Treat Your Hammertoe

Podiatry conditions like hammertoes can affect the fit of your shoes, your gait, and even how easy it is for you to get out and about. Read to learn about some of the ways that a professional podiatrist can treat a hammertoe.
Jun 1st, 2022

Do Ingrown Toenails Go Away on Their Own?

If you have an ingrown toenail, can you just wait and hope for it to go away? Ingrown toenails can worsen over time, developing infection and possibly leading to complications. Learn about your professional treatment options for ingrown toenails.
May 3rd, 2022

Can a Stress Fracture Cause Heel Pain?
If you’re experiencing heel pain, you might start to wonder about stress fractures in your heel bone. Could a stress fracture be the source of your symptoms? Read to learn more about stress fractures and heel pain.
Mar 6th, 2022

5 Reasons to Consider Bunion Surgery
Could you benefit from bunion surgery? Read to learn more about all the ways this podiatric surgical procedure can improve your foot health and comfort.
Feb 1st, 2022

Common Foot Problems That Can Occur if You Have Diabetes
Diabetes can cause problems in your feet due to nerve damage and restricted blood flow. Read to learn more about how diabetes causes foot issues, and what you can do to handle common foot problems that could arise for people living with diabetes.
Jan 13th, 2022

What Every Athlete Should Know About Their Achilles Tendon
Your Achilles tendon is essential to being able to walk properly and to play sports. It’s also a tendon that’s prone to overuse injuries. Read on to learn about the problems athletes — and regular folks — face, as well as what can be done to treat them.
Dec 13th, 2021

5 Symptoms of Hammertoe
Could you be developing a case of hammertoe? Read on to learn what you need to know about the signs and symptoms of this podiatry problem, and what you can do to treat your hammertoe or hammertoes.
Nov 8th, 2021

Help for Your Bunions
Bunions on your feet make walking a challenge, and can impede your ability to wear some types of shoes. Read to learn more about how podiatry professionals can help with even the worst case of bunions.
Oct 6th, 2021

Are You a Candidate for Custom Orthotics?
Painful feet can stop you from living the life that you desire. Could you benefit from custom orthotics? Read on to learn if you’re a good candidate for these devices, and how custom orthotics could benefit you.
Sep 9th, 2021

Help for Your Ingrown Toenail
Ingrown toenails often become quite painful. Left untreated, an ingrown toenail can even result in a serious infection. Read on to learn more about professional treatment options for your ingrown toenail.
Aug 10th, 2021

What Can I Do About My Plantar Warts?
If you’ve got unsightly or uncomfortable plantar warts, you need professional care to deal with the deep roots of this viral infection. Read on to learn more about plantar warts, and how we can help with effective treatments for your warts.
Jul 15th, 2021

The Importance of Foot Care if You're a Diabetic

If you or a loved one are diabetic, you need to know about the importance of foot care for people living with this chronic condition. Nerve damage can lessen sensation in your legs and feet, making care essential for keeping your extremities healthy.
Jun 17th, 2021

Could My Heel Pain Be Plantar Fasciitis?
If you’re suffering from heel pain, you should know about plantar fasciitis. One of the most common causes of foot and heel pain, this condition is fully treatable by modern medicine. Read to learn more about plantar fasciitis.
May 21st, 2021

Do I Need Bunion Surgery?
Could you benefit from bunion surgery? If painful or unsightly bunions on your feet are bothering you, you should know that you have treatment options! Read to learn more about bunion surgery.
Apr 15th, 2021

5 Tips for Strengthening Your Ankle After a Sprain

Ankle sprains can be painful and limiting. After you’ve sprained your ankle, what steps can you take to prevent further injuries? Keep reading for helpful tips and tricks to strengthen and heal your ankle after a sprain.
Mar 16th, 2021

Here’s How Custom Orthotics Can Help Flat Feet
Flat feet can make going about your daily activities more difficult by spurring pain and stiffness. Custom orthotics are prescription inserts you wear in your shoes that can make a substantial, positive difference.
Feb 1st, 2021

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine
Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.
Feb 4th, 2021