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If you are experiencing foot pain, custom orthotics might be beneficial for you. Custom orthotics are shoe inserts specifically crafted for your feet by a podiatrist and a lab. Custom orthotics are designed to fit almost any footwear and cause your feet to remain in a certain position while you stand and walk. In doing…
Bunions are a very common podiatric issue among adults of all ages. It refers to a bony bump that develops at the base of the big toe. As a result, the front of the foot becomes abnormally-shaped, making it difficult to find shoes that fit well and leading to a variety of podiatric issues, such…
Your heel bears the weight of your body when you stand and walk, so heel pain can greatly disrupt your life – after all, you can’t walk around on your toes all day. If the pain is mild to moderate, it may be able to be resolved with rest and ice therapy. If the heel…
There are many words you probably never want to hear from a doctor when discussing your medical condition, and amputation is likely one of them. Most amputations are caused by vascular conditions, such as diabetes. Losing a limb can be distressing regardless of the cause. Let’s find out how a limb salvage doctor can preserve…
Whether you are a professional player or an aspiring athlete, you need care from a sports medicine physician before stepping into the ground and after playing. Sports medicine physicians can be specialists in specific areas of the body, such as the foot and ankle, the upper extremity, or the spine. Though injuries are common in…
Athletes understand the importance of keeping their feet and ankles healthy, and as we get older, the rest of us do, too. As with most everything in the body, the key to staying healthy is prevention, which means being proactive with your health. Keeping your feet and ankles healthy is an investment that is worth…
After a long day of being on your feet or engaging in an intense sport, you could feel pain in your toes, arches, and ankle. Applying ice, resting, and taking it easy for a few days afterward should get your feet and ankles back to feeling normal. If symptoms do not improve after a few…
Your feet and ankles are essentially where much of your everyday movement begins. They are responsible for many crucial functions, such as providing your entire body with stability, support, and balance. A problem, such as an injury, in just your foot or ankle can cause problems in the upper structures of your body, particularly your…
The most common ankle problems are sprains and fractures. A sprain is an injury to a ligament. It may take a few weeks to many months to heal completely, depending on the extent of the sprain. A fracture is a break in a bone. It can take several weeks for a broken bone to heal….
Regular exercise for your feet is crucial to your overall and foot health. Keeping your feet strong and healthy can alleviate foot pain, improve flexibility and mobility, and reduce the risk of injury. Let’s look at some simple foot exercises you can do at home. As with any exercise or lifestyle change, talk to your…
