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Diabetic foot refers to the foot complications that arise as a result of diabetes. This condition encompasses a range of issues, from nerve damage or neuropathy to diabetic foot ulcers. Diabetic foot is a critical concern that requires careful management and specialized care provided by a foot and ankle doctor or podiatrist to ensure the…
Sports medicine doctors play a crucial role in positively impacting healthcare. They are the specialists who are most qualified to address the unique healthcare needs of athletes and active individuals. Physical activity is critical for good health, as our bodies were designed to move. However, injuries can occur, and to return to an active lifestyle,…
If you’re suffering from foot pain, custom orthotics may be able to help. Orthotics are devices that are inserted into shoes and can help correct various problems with the feet and lower limbs. Custom orthotics are made specifically for your feet. A podiatrist will use molds to take impressions of your feet, which are sent…
Has your podiatrist recommended shockwave therapy to treat plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, or other foot injury? Eager for symptom relief, you might wonder how long it will take for this quick, nonsurgical in-office treatment to work. Here’s more about FDA-approved extra corporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and what to expect from it. What Is Shockwave Therapy?…
Custom orthotics are individually crafted shoe inserts that protect deformed, painful, or dysfunctional feet. Your foot doctor also may recommend customized shoes. However, before choosing custom orthotics, you must know the types of orthotics available and their function. Let’s talk about how you can choose custom orthotics perfectly suited to your foot and ankle condition…
Custom orthotics are specially molded inserts that fit into your shoes to correct various foot problems. Being custom-made, they are shaped specifically to support the individual patient’s feet by taking impressions of the feet before they are manufactured. This makes them a more effective support system as compared to over-the-counter foot inserts. You may be…
Whether you’re an athlete or someone who just leads an active lifestyle, it’s important to be aware of the common injuries that you can suffer from – and of what you should do when they occur. If you experience pain and any other symptom of injury in your foot or ankle, it’s important to seek…
Bunions are a common problem among adults across all age groups. In fact, according to the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, more than 64 million people in the United States have this foot deformity. A bunion develops when the bones that make up the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint move out of place, causing the…
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…
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…
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