It is important to raise awareness for diabetes, but what does that mean for your feet? If you have diabetes, you may understand the importance of proper care and maintenance of your blood sugar levels. However, did you know that the health of your feet directly relate to your diabetes as well? Your podiatrist in
As football season ends and hockey season is coming to a close, baseball season begins. America has carried on a love affair with baseball for over a century. Whether you are a professional baseball player or play in youth leagues, on adult softball teams, or pickup games with friends, your feet and ankles take a
Summer Foot Care Tips For diabetes Sufferers Summertime brings flip-flops, pool time and more. While these are the signs of enjoyable warm weather, they can also be concerning if you have diabetes. Higher temperatures and opportunities to walk barefoot increase the chances you can injure your feet or experience cracking, swelling and discomfort. Because you
Foot pain can range from your toes to your heel. When it comes to heel pain, also known as Plantar Fasciitis, affects 60% of individuals in their lifetime. When the thick tissue on the bottom of your foot called the Plantar Fascia becomes inflamed, it can become a daily annoyance. There are several ways to
Any committed runner knows that your favorite solo sport can wreak havoc on your toes and feet. The term “runner’s feet” can conjure up gruesome images of epic blisters and lost toenails. But there are ways to help protect your feet while preparing for that next New York City 5K race. Your podiatrist will thank
Your feet are your main source to get you where you’re going. If your shoes are not chosen properly, you and your feet can suffer. If you suffer from pain and agony in your feet from heel pain to bunions while undergoing everyday activities, it may simply be that you have not chosen the best
No one wants a wart on their foot, but it’s surprisingly easy to contrat this contagious skin condition. Plantar warts are warts that develop on the foot and are caused by a few of the 120 types of the human papillomavirus. They affect the superficial areas of your skin, especially on the pressure points of
Most people don’t worry about their feet when it comes to hygiene, but cleaning your feet should be part of your daily routine. Our feet are vital to our everyday lives, which is why we need to care for them and pay attention to any problems that may arise. To stay on top of your foot
Ouch! Your aching feet! When your feet hurt, your day is interrupted and you may not be able to complete your daily tasks. Most of the time your pain might be caused by a combination of conditions. To help you get to the bottom of your foot pain, your podiatrist shares information about 5 different
High heels may look great, but wearing them can actually disfigure your feet. Many women are willing to take on the discomfort that fashion trends bring with them. However, the pain associated with cramming your toes into high heels isn’t temporary. Over time, the unnatural shape of high heels can distort the structure of the