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Solutions For Toenail Fungus
posted: May 28, 2020.

Onychomycosis is the technical term for toenail fungus. It’s when fungus gets under the nail and causes an infection. You’ll notice that the nail changes color and starts emitting an Read more
Prevent Injuries With The Right Shoes
posted: Apr 29, 2020.

Exercise is an important aspect of keeping our bodies healthy and happy. That’s why it’s so important to wear the correct shoes for certain activities. Whether you’re an athlete, workout Read more
Treating and Dealing With Athlete's Foot
posted: Apr 06, 2020.

Athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection of the feet that is typically characterized by itchy, burning patches of skin between the toes that may also crack or bleed. Since Read more
Treating Broken Metatarsals
posted: Mar 03, 2020.

Did you know that the metatarsals, or bones in the foot, are the most commonly broken bones in the human body? These long bones run the length of the foot Read more
Treating and Preventing Peripheral Artery Disease
posted: Feb 05, 2020.

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition that often affects blood flow to the legs due to narrowing of the arteries. PAD is caused by atherosclerosis, a serious condition in Read more
Taking Care of a Sprained Ankle
posted: Jan 07, 2020.

One wrong step and you could just end up dealing with a sprained ankle. A sprain occurs when the ankle suddenly rolls inwards or outwards, which jolts the ankle joint Read more
What Causes Toenail Fungus?
posted: Nov 27, 2019.

Toenail fungus is a common problem that can be rather challenging to get rid of. While toenail fungus can happen to anyone it most often occurs in older adults. If Read more
Taking Care of Little Feet
posted: Nov 04, 2019.

A child's feet grow rapidly during the first year, reaching almost half of their adult foot size. This is why podiatrists consider the first year to be the most important Read more
Bunions: Symptoms and Treatment Options
posted: Sep 27, 2019.

With the ability to cause nagging discomfort throughout the day and prohibit daily movements as simple as walking, bunions can quickly turn from a barely noticeable bump on your toe, Read more
Dealing With Foot Odor
posted: Aug 30, 2019.

The feet have more sweat glands than any other part of the body, which means they have the ability to sweat profusely. With your feet encased in your shoes all Read more
Signs and Treatment for Sprained Ankles
posted: Jul 31, 2019.

Signs and Treatment for Sprained Ankles Do you have a sprained ankle? Ankle sprains are among the most common injuries. Ankle sprains sprain occur when the ligaments in the ankle are Read more
What are Hammertoes?
posted: Jun 28, 2019.

A hammertoe is a common foot deformity that affects the middle joint of the smaller toes. As a result, this causes the toes to bend downward. Since this bend causes Read more
Treating Diabetic Feet
posted: May 31, 2019.

Diabetic feet need special care because of decreased circulation, neuropathy, joint deterioration, and more. While your primary care physician may guide you on blood sugar control, medications, a healthy diet, Read more
Taking Care of Bunions
posted: May 03, 2019.

A bunion is one of the most common foot deformities, often affecting the joint at the base of the big toe. Anyone can develop this painful condition but it most Read more
Ways a Podiatrist Can Help You
posted: Apr 03, 2019.

The human foot and ankle contain 33 joints, 26 bones and over 100 tendons, ligaments and muscles. While all of these parts of the foot should work together, there are Read more
Is Plantar Fasciitis Causing Your Heel Pain?
posted: Mar 06, 2019.

Is heel pain keeping you down? Pain that occurs following an injury or early in an illness may play a protective role, warning us about the damage we have suffered. So Read more