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Reasons To Visit The Podiatry Group for Your Foot Problems

If you have ever had foot problems, you know how debilitating it can be. From heel pain to ingrown toenails, the discomfort and frustration of dealing with such issues can really put a damper on your day-to-day activities. Because you are no expert, you could be stuck in a cycle of inadequate treatments and no… 

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Frequently Asked Questions from New Patients

If you have any concerns about your feet, ankles, or lower legs, it’s a good time to see a podiatrist. Podiatrists specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions and injuries of the foot and ankle. It is always encouraged that patients engage with their doctors, and this is no less true with their… 

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10 Tips For Your Next Medical Appointment

Attending a medical appointment with a podiatrist can be intimidating and challenging. Even the thought of it can make some feel anxious. However, you can lessen this anxiety by preparing for your visit. Here are ten tips to help ensure you have a successful and stress-free podiatric medical appointment: 1. Schedule An Appointment In Advance… 

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Are There Podiatry Services Available for Kids?

Children can have foot and ankle issues, too, just like adults can. However, children’s feet are often treated using a different approach than with adults. Because children are still growing, foot and ankle issues can seriously impact their development – so any issues with the feet or ankles need to be evaluated and possibly treated… 

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Tips to Relieve Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot from your heel to your toes. When the plantar fascia is irritated or inflamed, it tends to cause stabbing heel pain that is usually most obvious in the morning. The foot pain generally… 

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Visiting an ankle specialist to ensure the best possible treatment and full recovery

An ankle injury can make life extremely difficult. Even getting out of bed in the morning can become a challenge – let alone going about your busy day. Anyone can experience an ankle injury, children and adults alike. The ankle is a highly complex structure, and there is a very real risk of long-term consequences… 

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Ankle Problems? Stop What You Are Doing and Read This

The ankle is the part of the body that connects the leg bones to the foot bones. It consists of bones, two joints, and connective tissue. The ankle is very strong. It bears your body weight and handles the stress when you walk, run, and jump. The earliest indicator of an ankle problem is pain…. 

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Special Footwear for Ankle Injuries

Recovering from an ankle injury can be challenging when you cannot avoid moving around, such as when going to the bathroom, work, or doing minor chores around the house. You need to keep your ankle safe, protected, and as comfortable as possible in order to enhance your recovery and avoid complications. If you’ve injured your… 

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Heel Pain? 5 Tips on How to Get Rid of It

Heel pain is very common, and it is actually one of the main reasons why patients see a podiatrist – also known as a foot and ankle doctor. There are certain methods that can help to treat or prevent heel pain from developing in the first place, so let’s go over five key tips on… 

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Common Ankle Injuries

Did you know that each of your ankles can sustain 1.5 times the impact of your body weight with each step when you walk, and up to 8 times your body weight with each step when you run or jump? The remarkable strength and stability of your ankles are attributed to their complex design. Each… 

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