Winter can be a treacherous time. Some hospitals report an almost 500% increase in emergency room visits during the winter. Many of these visits are the result of a slip and fall, which can culminate…
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Peripheral Artery Disease, or PAD, affects 1 in every 20 adults over the age of 50. PAD occurs when fatty deposits (plaque) clog the arteries of the legs. Not only does this increase your risk for heart…
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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there are plenty of people still running around looking for that perfect gift for their loved one. Chocolates? Boring. Flowers? Maybe. A relaxing pedicure…
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Have you walked through a clothing store lately? Summer swimsuits are already on the racks, reminding us to start working on our bikini body now, while there’s still plenty of time. In the same way,…
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Before you buy your next pair of winter boots, use this handy, podiatrist-approved guide to winter footwear. The Foot & Ankle Wellness Center wants you to stay safe this winter, which is why you…
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Losing weight is one of the top resolutions chosen each year and 2020 is no exception. People everywhere are hitting the gyms with their new membership or jumping on their Pelotons at home to kickstart…
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It’s still winter and you still need to be wary of all that comes with it, specifically frostbite. There are no solid statistics on how many people are treated for frostnip or frostbite every year,…
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Every year, December 31st rolls around and most of us have to think back on what it was we resolved to do 364 days ago but never accomplished. Why are new year’s resolutions a thing if no one ever…
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Arthritis can affect just about anyone. And with 26 bones and 33 joints in each foot, this gives the disease a lot of areas to develop. The faces of arthritis are not just the elderly, as the condition…
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“Can I have a bigger surgery incision?” “Can you make my recovery longer?” “Can I have the procedure with more complications?” Survey says: these are questions patients never ask. And why…
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Almost every day at our office, someone comes in with an ankle injury. And just as often, they breathe a sigh of relief when our workup shows only a sprained ankle, not a broken one. However, recovery…
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“If We Could Turn Back Time…” Cher might have expressed it best in her late eighties hit. Turning back time would be a beautiful thing, especially in the world of medicine. Unfortunately, diseases…
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“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This is a phrase I think we have all heard. It was coined by Benjamin Franklin, who was actually referring to fire safety. These days, we most…
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Anti-inflammatory: The MLS Laser causes blood vessels to widen (vasodilation) and activates the lymphatic drainage system. These result in an anti-edema effect that drains swollen areas. Swelling, bruising,…
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“What more can I do to treat my neuropathy? Is there anything else besides a pill?” These are questions we as doctors get asked often from patients with neuropathy symptoms. Some patients simply…
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The seasons are changing, and summer is turning into fall. With these changes comes cooler temperatures, and we are all going to feel a little colder. Our extremities (hands, feet, and ears) are exposed…
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I remember the first time I rode in a subway. I was utterly fascinated by all the tunnels running underground and how intricate the maps and routes were. What was even more fascinating was how tight…
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Remember the game Operation? This was very popular in my house growing up, and I was always trying to get my big sister to play it with me. There was something so satisfying about taking a tiny little…
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Clogs, flats, athletic shoes, high heels… There are infinite shoe choices these days. Unfortunately, like many things today, the average shoe is not the quality it used to be. This means that…
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In most situations, being flexible is a positive thing. After all, life is easier if you were, say, picking out a place for dinner and were flexible about the type of cuisine. However, too much flexibility…
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One of the most commonly undertreated conditions in the field of podiatry is ankle sprains. Given the long term issues associated with ankle sprains and long term instability (or “weak” ankles),…
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Years ago, I took walking without pain for granted. Fast forward through more than ten years in practice, and I am thankful each day for being able to work, play tennis, exercise, and live my life without…
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I remember how adventurous I was as a child—seemingly fearless. I had not a worry in the world, and I felt I could accomplish anything. That all changed when I was in third grade. I was making my…
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There are a lot of things that are just meant to be flat: pancakes, farm fields, televisions (who would go back to those heavy TVs with knobs?). Feet are not one of these things. A semi-flexible arch…
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Growing and active kids may experience heel pain. As a parent, it can be difficult to know what’s cause for concern and what’s normal. Heel pain can be the result of trauma and indicate a fracture…
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Foot problems can affect people of all ages, from infants to geriatric patients. When it comes to your infant or toddler, it may not cross your mind to take them to the podiatrist, but early recognition…
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Like we mentioned last week, proper recovery from a tendon injury is critical to get you back to an active lifestyle. You can only treat your tendon injury or tear properly with an accurate diagnosis…
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It’s common for people to jump on the internet, type in their symptoms, and follow whatever advice they find that looks good (or easy). But properly treating a foot or ankle injury requires a proper…
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Alec, I’ll take “important tendons in my foot” for $400, please… Meet the Posterior Tibial Tendon. This band of tissue starts in the inner calf and courses behind the inner ankle bone. It then…
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What are they? The peroneal (per-o-ne-al) tendons are bands of tissue extending from the calf muscle, down the fibula (lower leg bone), and over the outside of the ankle. You have two in each leg. One…
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Good health involves every part of your body and your core is vitally important for your health…the core of your foot, that is! Yes, the foot has a core. You may know it as the “arch” of your…
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When it comes to running shoes, there’s some steep competition for who is the best. Knowing what brands or styles to buy can be overwhelming with the plethora of choices available. But in the Olympics…
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Running is a wonderful form of exercise. Not only does it work out your body, but many runners cite the mental benefits of reduced stress. However, if you’re running with an improper technique, you…
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Walking and running are great for your health… mostly. Unfortunately, walking and running injuries are common and can affect your ability to participate in these daily activities. Here, we break down…
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If you’ve learned anything this month, hopefully you’ve learned how vital your Achilles tendon is to your daily foot and ankle functioning. If you have experienced acute or chronic pain in your…
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The Achilles tendon is closely connected to the calf muscle. In fact, one might say they are best friends. The calf is made of several bundles of muscles including the gastrocnemius and the soleus….
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Last week we discussed the importance of the Achilles tendon. Today, we explore how it can be affected by chronic and acute damage. A healthy tendon does not rupture. If you experience a tendon rupture—either…
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The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. It is located on the back of the lower leg, surrounded by the calf muscle. The calf muscle is made up of three structures that serve…
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Are you someone who avoids the podiatrist because you fear medical procedures? Well, if you’re living with an ingrown toenail, you have nothing to worry about from our corrective procedure. An ingrown…
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Plantar fasciitis is painful and needs to be treated. Because our tendons are vital to foot movement, healing is slow because we continue to walk and move. Standard treatments for plantar fasciitis include…
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Heel pain can stem from many causes. Most commonly, it occurs due to plantar fasciitis, bursitis, or Achilles tendonitis. When heel pain just won’t go away and conservative treatments aren’t making a…
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Do you have pain that starts in your heel with your first steps every morning? This is known as post-static dyskinesia. Let’s break it down. Post–after Static–resting Dis–bad Kinesia–movement…
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Plantar fasciitis. We talk about it a lot, and for good reason. There are more than 3 million cases treated in the US each year. Why is it so common? Because the plantar fascia is doing all the work, all…
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Flat feet are incredibly common and not everyone with flat feet is symptomatic. But some people with flatfoot deformities experience daily, debilitating pain that interferes with normal activity. In these…
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You may have recently learned that flatfoot affects approximately 40% of the population. While not everyone with flatfoot or fallen arches will experience pain, symptomatic flat feet can be helped with…
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Flat feet occurs in almost 40% of the population, but many people don’t understand the mechanics behind it. Like every other part of our bodies (nose, eyes, height, etc), the makeup and structure of…
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Do you have a bunion? Has it grown progressively worse despite conservative treatments? Are you nervous about bunion surgery? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should keep reading. Many…
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If you see a bony bump at the base of your big toe and your big toe is pushing toward your second toe, you may have a bunion. A bunion, also called Hallux Valgus, forms when the joint capsule and tissues…
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Whether you enjoy traversing the winter landscapes or you stay cozied up inside under the blankets, proper foot care during winter is critical for your health. If your feet aren’t dressed properly when…
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What goes around comes around. And around and around and around… The four chambers of your heart pump approximately 2000 gallons of blood through your heart and around your body each day. Your life depends…
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‘Tis the season… …for cold injuries that is! If you’re going outside this winter, you need to be aware of the different types of cold injuries, what they feel and look like, and how to treat…
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Edema is often written off as a fancy term for swelling, something that happens all the time. But swelling is a side effect, meaning you have an underlying injury, condition, or disease that needs to be…
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If you’re diabetic, you’ve probably heard about diabetic ulcers. Poor health, injury, and lack of self-care can lead to serious ulcerations on the feet that could necessitate drastic action, such as…
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Today, most people are aware of the harmful effects of smoking, particularly related to lung and heart health. But did you know smoking can impact the health of your feet? The harmful chemicals in cigarettes,…
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Foot inspections are an important part of total-body health and wellness, but too many people forego this important routine on the assumption that if they aren’t in pain, their feet are fine. The best…
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This Halloween, all manner of elaborate and scary costumes will hit the streets and parties to show off their creativity and spook other trick-or-treaters. Those with webbed toes will have no trouble pulling…
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Many people suffer from arachnophobia or fear of spiders. But do you fear spider veins? Known clinically as telangiectasia, spider veins occur in over 15% of men and 60% of women. These statistics increase…
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If you feel something brewing this season and it isn’t a witch’s cauldron, it could be a wart forming on your foot. Warts get a bad rap, often being associated with toads and frogs, but in fact, warts…
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