Podiatrist Blog

• posted: Sep. 11, 2019
• Heel Pain,  arthritis,  Bunions,  flat feet,  ankle sprains

With summer temperatures still lingering, flip-flops are a popular choice for footwear. These easy slip-ons are undoubtedly the breeziest shoes you can find to beat the heat. However, are they really Read More

• posted: Sep. 04, 2019
• arthritis,  Achilles Tendon,  ingrown toenails,  Bunions,  hammertoes,  fractures,  sprains

Our feet are amazingly complex structures, and their functionality is even more intricate. Yet we take our feet for granted and assume mobility as given. However, even the slightest damage Read More

• posted: Jul. 24, 2019
• arthritis,  Bunions,  hammertoes,  fungal toenail infection,  Haglund's deformity

Summertime brings out open and strappy shoes for men and women alike. However, some people, notably women, may be reluctant to wear summer’s breezy footwear. This may be because of Read More

• posted: Jun. 19, 2019
• arthritis,  Bunions,  plantar fasciitis,  fractures,  deformities,  fungal nail

Did you know that an average active person walks roughly 7500 steps in one day? Multiply that by 365 and see how gigantic a task this seems to become for Read More

• posted: May 15, 2019
• arthritis,  osteoporosis,  Gout,  food

At Joseph Stuto, DPM, as we progress into the month of May, our commitment to Arthritis Awareness increases steadily. No amount of emphasis on joint protection is enough to capture Read More

• posted: Mar. 27, 2019
• arthritis,  diabetes,  flat feet,  proper foot care

Did you know that what you eat has a direct impact on the health of your feet? Eating healthy foods provide good nutrition and enable you to maintain your weight. Read More

• posted: Dec. 11, 2018
• arthritis,  Bunions,  flat feet,  neuromas

For people with foot and ankle problems, picking out the right shoe can be quite a challenge. The importance of picking the right pair of shoes does not only complements Read More

• posted: Dec. 05, 2018
• Ankle Sprain,  arthritis,  ankle pain,  Achilles Tendon

Ankle pain can cause major disruption to your day-to-day activities. Arthritis, injury to the Achilles tendon, and several other conditions may cause chronic ankle pain. The first step, however, is Read More

• posted: Oct. 30, 2018
• arthritis,  orthotics,  flat feet,  sports injury,  well-fitted shoes

What allows the body to carry and distribute weight efficiently? The answer lies in the arches of our feet. Arches exist for good reason. They not only act as shock Read More

• posted: Oct. 03, 2018
• arthritis,  Bunions

Bunions are one of the most common foot disorders. They can be quite unattractive and bothersome if left untreated. It’s a large bony bump that forms on the side of Read More

• posted: Jun. 06, 2018
• arthritis,  stress fractures,  podiatrist,  flat feet,  Metatarsalgia

Getting a diagnosis of metatarsalgia can be very nerve-wracking and confusing. Not only does it describe a group of symptoms, but it can leave you with more questions than you Read More

• posted: Dec. 27, 2017
• arthritis

Ankle pain is a very serious and debilitating condition that affects the lives of thousands of people all over the United States and many more across the world. It has Read More

• posted: Jul. 25, 2017
• arthritis,  diabetes,  orthotics,  flat feet,  fallen arches,  tendonitis

When you see a foot you typically also see its arch. The arch is the area of the foot that curves upwards. The arch is made up of tendons. These Read More

• posted: Jun. 22, 2017
• arthritis,  ankle pain,  joint pain

Most people have heard about arthritis and the pain that accompanies it. There is aching, throbbing, stiff joints that just don’t seem to get any relief. Many of these people Read More

• posted: Apr. 27, 2017
• arthritis,  Gout,  uric acid

Well, Easter weekend has come and gone.  Some of you have visited family, over indulging on the goodies the bunny delivered, while others may have stayed home.  Hopefully nobody’s diet Read More

• posted: Mar. 01, 2017
• arthritis,  toenail fungus,  Bunions,  hammertoes,  calluses,  corns

Are the years catching up with you?  Feeling not as sprightly these days?  Unfortunately, as we age, our feet bear the brunt of the years behind us, and the weight Read More