Treadmills vs the Great Outdoors
As the weather warms up, many of us will turn to the great outdoors to get some fresh air and exercise. If nothing else, you will likely notice more …
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Athlete’s Foot
Athlete’s foot, also known as tinea pedis, is a contagious fungal infection that commonly affects the feet, usually beginning between the toes. Though it begins on the feet it …
National Foot Health Awareness Month
April is National Foot Health Awareness Month! According to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), 20% of Americans experience at least one-foot problem every year. This is no surprise …
Flat Feet
Flat feet, also referred to as overpronated feet or fallen arches is a common postural deformity with various degrees of physical impact. It can occur on one foot or …
Fungal Nail Infections
Many conditions can cause thickened or discolored nails, but most often these symptoms are due to fungal infections in either fingernails or toenails. Fungal infections can develop in the …
Ingrown Toenails
If you’ve ever trimmed your nails too short, you may have experienced an ingrown toenail. This is because many people, when trimming their nails, either trim too short or …
Bunions and Surgical Treatment
The big toe is made up of two joints and a bunion forms when the enlarged joint becomes inflamed due to misalignment of the bones surrounding the joints. The …
Resolving Bunions with a Bunionectomy
What Are Bunions? Bunions are bony bumps that develop on the outside of the first (big) toe. They are most often caused by pressure causing the big toe to …
Trick or Treat!
Trick or treat, smell my feet! This schoolyard chime may hit close to home, especially those who have braved a long Halloween night or two resulting in sore and …
What To Do About Bunions
A bunion is a particularly common and painful foot condition. Bunions occur more frequently in women than in men often due to high heels and pointed shoes. If you …