Podiatrist Blog

• posted: Dec. 29, 2020
• Diabetic Winter Foot Care Tips

The winter season calls for special care of our body and feet, especially if you have a chronic condition like diabetes. The winter elements combined with numbness and decreased circulation Read More

• posted: Dec. 21, 2020
• foot care,  foot pain treatment

You can save your feet from many aches, pains, stress, tension, and other issues, if you know the signs or symptoms of common foot problems. With so many errands to Read More

• posted: Dec. 14, 2020
• Winter Footwear,  Dry Feet

Winter can take a toll on our bodies, especially our feet and ankles. Freezing temperatures, icy conditions, and harsh elements can cause unique challenges for our feet. Today, Joseph C. Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2020
• senior foot care,  senior foot care gift ideas

The holiday season is here, and if you’re wondering what gift should be given to someone, especially the elderly in your life, why not consider foot pampering! Today Joseph C. Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2020
• foot health,  daily foot care

The threat of COVID-19 may have changed global ecosystems but what it hasn’t changed is our holiday spirit. With so much happening in the world today, it can be particularly Read More

• posted: Nov. 24, 2020
• senior foot care,  winter foot care

Winters can be challenging for our feet, especially for seniors who don’t always have the best mobility and balance to get around. The frigid temperatures, dry winter air, and walking Read More

• posted: Nov. 23, 2020
• flat feet

Trying to find shoes to fit flat feet can prove challenging. The insides can rub against the bottom of your foot, and you may experience pain in the heel with Read More

• posted: Nov. 16, 2020
• ingrown toenail,  foot health,  toenail pain

Foot problems can disrupt our routine, health, and lifestyle. Among the many types of foot-related issues seen by a podiatrist, the most commonly encountered are ingrown toenails. This painful toenail Read More

• posted: Nov. 10, 2020
• diabetic foot health,  diabetic foot care,  podiatry appointments

The increasing prevalence of diabetes in our communities has reached alarming levels. There are 34 million people of all age groups that have diabetes – that’s 10 percent of the Read More

• posted: Nov. 03, 2020
• swollen feet,  foot care,  swollen ankles

Swollen feet can happen for a variety of reasons. It may result from the stress and pressure of being on your feet all day long or playing sports. All of Read More

• posted: Oct. 26, 2020
• children's foot and ankle safety tips,  Halloween safety tips

Halloween is all about having fun — trick or treating, partying with friends and loved ones, dressing up like skeletons and ghosts, watching a horror film, or visiting fright festivals Read More

• posted: Oct. 19, 2020
• sprained ankle treatment,  ankle stability

Ankle sprains are a common complaint treated by a podiatrist. It occurs when you roll or twist your ankle inward or outward. When you sprain your ankle, you tend to Read More

• posted: Oct. 12, 2020
• Foot Pain,  diabetic foot health,  swollen feet

A lot of us don’t think about the health of our feet until they start to hurt or cause us problems. Our feet do so much for us, yet we Read More

• posted: Oct. 07, 2020
• Bunion Pain,  Bunion Treatment

A bunion, or hallux valgus, is a foot deformity in which the big toe leans towards the other toes, forcing the joint at the base of your big toe to Read More

• posted: Sep. 28, 2020
• foot health,  daily foot care

Do your feet enjoy optimal foot health? After all, your feet are an integral and foundational part of your overall health and wellness. Feet are vulnerable to illness and injury, Read More

• posted: Sep. 22, 2020
• proper footwear,  Foot Moisturize,  Foot Care Tips

As autumn approaches, it's time for people to exchange their open-toed shoes and flip flops for closed-toe shoes (like boots). Foot care plays a pivotal role in keeping your feet Read More