1. Serious foot and ankle injuries will be visible. Look for swelling, inflammation or bruising.2. On a pain scale of 1-10, if your pain is a 9 or a 10 with activity, there is a good chance you are injured.3. Sharp, stabbing pain, burning, tingling, or numbness are...
More than 65,000 lower limbs are amputated annually due to complications from diabetes. These amputations can be preventable with careful monitoring and regular foot screenings performed by a podiatrist, the foot and ankle experts.Podiatrists are trained to treat foot...
Since the foot is responsible for shock absorption and stabilization during the landing and push phase of your foot strike, it’s no wonder foot pain can be a big problem for runners.Learn about the common causes of foot pain and their cures, so you can get back to...
There are many problems that can affect your feet. Here are some tips on how to treat some of the common foot ailments and prevent them from happening to you!1. Ingrown ToenailsIngrown toenails start out hard, swollen, and tender. Left untreated, they may become sore,...
This test can help determine if your arches are healthy or if you may have an issue and need to visit your Podiatrist! In bare feet, stand facing a kitchen counter. Place your palms on the counter with slight pressure. Stand with your back straight, and lift one foot...
The short days and long cold nights of the winter can limit your sun exposure and often leads to lower vitamin D levels in your body. Low levels of vitamin D can increase your risk of suffering stress fractures in your feet. Calcium builds strong bones, but...
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