Exercise and Diabetes Should Not be Strangers
Senior Health and Fitness day is an opportunity for anyone who is aging into their golden years to remember just how valuable fitness is to their body, and investigate …
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Calluses and Cracked Heels are Synonymous
Calluses are a cause for concern when it comes to the effects they have on feet. They form as dead thickened layers of skin in response to repeated friction …
That Extra Order of Fries May go Straight to Your Heels?
Heel Spurs are bony protrusions on the bottom of the foot that travel from the heel to the arch. This area between the heel and arch is known as …
Don't Allow Ankle Sprains to Become Common
Ankle sprains can be quite painful and lead to instability in the ankle joint if not treated properly. This condition causes ligaments that provide stability to the ankle to …
Achilles Tendon Pain Comes with Force
The Achilles tendon joins the calf muscles and the heel bone. This tendon is very important to routine mobility using the foot and is actually the toughest tendon in …
Blisters Aren't Blissful
Blisters on the feet can hurt! Everybody has had some experience with these, but perhaps not as much on the feet. You see, blisters are pockets of fluid that …
Corns have a Understated Presence
Corns have good intentions as they form in response to friction to protect the skin of the feet. The idea is that if the outer skin layer becomes thick, …
Athlete's Foot is a Sore Loser
Athlete’s foot is caused by a fungus that assaults the feet because it tends to grow in areas that are dim and damp, like shoes, for starters. Athlete’s foot …
Help for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is the most common reason for heel pain in patients at our podiatry office. This happens to be the case since the plantar fascia ligament connects the …
Fractures Come with Force
Fractures of the foot can involve all parts, including the heel bone and ankle. Heel fractures normally happen after high falls, twists or severe accidents. Heel fractures can result …