November is American Diabetes Month and a time when we pay particular attention to the explosive growth of diabetes and the major foot complications that can plague sufferers. Nerve damage from diabetes can cause foot numbness so that cuts and other foot damage goes undetected until the problem has worsened. A diabetic foot ulcer can lead...

Ankle injuries are among the most common problems treated by foot doctors. An ankle sprain or strain often happens without warning by rolling your foot over while playing sports or by awkwardly stepping on a curb while crossing the street. The ankle joint consists of many bones, ligaments, and other tissues that are susceptible to stress...

September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month, and one of the best ways to improve balance and prevent falls is with custom orthotic shoe inserts and braces that can also help with many other foot and ankle problems. Improper arch support and pronation problems can be corrected along with corresponding knee, hip, and back pain. Expertly made...

Many issues can contribute to the ball of the foot becoming swollen and painful. The ball of the foot absorbs nearly as much force as the heel area with every step making the three middle toe bones more susceptible to injury and swelling. Pain in the ball of the foot can be caused by everything from stress...

Your feet contain about 250,000 sweat glands each, which is way more than any other part of your body, so it’s no wonder that moisture-related foot odor is a major cause of trips to your foot doctor’s office. Bacteria and fungi love the moist environment inside your shoes so taking steps to keep your feet clean...

The bottom of your foot consists of three separate arch segments, two that run along the length of the foot and one that transverses the width. In addition to these components, the arch is made up of many other connective tissues and muscles so there is a wide variety of potential causes of arch pain. Your...

Choosing the right footwear while cooped up at home during quarantine is essential for the health of your feet and ankles. While it may be tempting to walk around barefoot, doing so for extended periods can cause your arches to weaken and even collapse. Weak and fallen arches will not only contribute to bunion and hammertoe...

Even in these times of social isolation, you may still need to see your podiatrist. We want to assure you that we have implemented protocols to limit the number of people you encounter when you visit our office. Here are our new guidelines for the age of coronavirus: 1.  If you are experiencing (or have experienced...

During this time of social distancing, it’s important to get some exercise at home in a fun way to get the kids (and the whole family) moving together. Turning exercise into creative games is an excellent way to do this. Burn calories with these 3 fun indoor exercise games! Balloon games—Kids love playing with balloons and...

Dear Friend, At Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists, we want you to know you are in our thoughts every day.  We are still open to see emergencies and patients whose treatments are considered essential to their daily life. We have new ways to be reached and yes, it was long overdue. Our new phone system will get...