Summer is here and now is a great time to get outdoors and take advantage of everything the season has to offer. People are out hiking, hitting the beach, playing sports, going to the pool, or just enjoying the sun. However, the sun can cause quite a few health problems. July is UV Awareness Month where...

The warm weather is back, and people are getting outdoors after many months of social distancing. That means a lot of wear and tearon the feet. Especially sensitive is the heel area of your foot. Here are some of the most common heel problems that you need to be on the watch for this summer. Plantar...

May is Arthritis Awareness Month. It’s a time to learn about a serious condition that affects more than 50 million Americans, including both adults and children. One common form of arthritis begins when the joint cartilage that usually cushions the ends of the bones starts to break down. This type of arthritis affecting your feet can...

Foot problems can put a stop to outdoor fun and decrease quality of life. Luckily, there are things you can do to heal. Here are three ways your foot specialist can help you get back on your feet! Try Inserts Feet are like people. Each one is special and unique. Over-the-counter inserts can provide a measure...

Ingrown toenails can be extremely painful. They can cause swelling and bleeding, and also lead to a bacterial or fungal toenail infection. While you may be able to treat a minor ingrown toenail yourself, in most cases it’s best to have them treated by your foot doctor for complete relief and to avoid unnecessary complications. 3...

In recognition of American Heart Month, it’s the perfect time to raise awareness about circulation problems like peripheral artery disease that can lead to severe problems like heart attack and stroke. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is caused by excessive fat deposits in the lining of your arteries that often causes adverse symptoms in the feet and...

Skin cancer is often associated with excessive exposure to ultraviolet light so many people believe they are unlikely to develop skin cancer on their feet. This is not the case. In fact, some of the most dangerous tumors start growing on the feet unnoticed. One type of cancer can grow hidden under your toenails mimicking toenail...

While professional athletes and practitioners of dance may be more susceptible to experiencing a foot or ankle fracture, just engaging in a regular exercise program or vigorous work puts considerable stress on the feet. You can help avoid foot and ankle injuries and fractures by wearing properly fitted shoes with custom orthotic devices. The type of...

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...