EVER FEEL LIKE ONE OF CINDERELLA'S STEPSISTERS TRYING TO CRAM YOUR foot into an impossibly-shaped slipper? Luckily there is no need to chop off your toes or heel—a la the original Grimm fairytale—in order to make the shoe fit. But that...
More than likely you are suffering from a foot condition called Plantar Fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia. What the heck is the plantar fascia? Plantar means bottom and fascia refers to the particular type of tissue affected. This is by far the most common foot problem in Podiatry.
As a member of the health care team, I am very concerned about hypertension (high blood pressure) and vascular disease (heart and circulatory problems). There are several reasons for this concern. First, because you are a patient, your podiatric physician..
You walk on your feet every day, forcing them to support the weight on your body. Repeated stress on your feet can cause damage over time. The right shoes can help protect your feet. The wrong shoes may cause more problems.
My nails are thick, yellow and seem to have something growing underneath them. I’m not a dirty person, how did this happen? Toe nail fungus strikes across class, ethnic, age and hygiene lines. In fact, one study showed that almost 50%..
My nails are thick, yellow and seem to have something growing underneath them. I’m not a dirty person, how did this happen?
What is a Diabetic Foot Ulcer? A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that most commonly occurs on the bottom of the foot in approximately 15 percent of patients with diabetes. Of those who develop a foot ulcer,..
Bunion pain is often caused by friction and pressure caused by ill-fitting footwear. People with bunions can wear regular footwear as long as they fit well, and provide plenty of room across the toes of the foot. The toe box is usually too narrow in shoes with high heels or pointy toes.
If you're experiencing tingling in your toes when you walk or run, you may be suffering from an inflamed nerve called a neuroma...
