Podiatrist Blog

• 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: 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: May 29, 2019
• diabetes,  sports,  flat feet,  neuroma,  burning

Numbness in your feet can be very painful and expose you to great risks in terms of tripping, falling and injuring yourself; not to mention weakening of your foot and Read More

• posted: Apr. 30, 2019
• Achilles Tendon,  plantar fasciitis,  shoes,  flat feet,  compression

Some professions require people to be on their feet most of the time. For example, construction workers, nurses, on-field reporters and the like usually find themselves on the move for 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: Mar. 12, 2019
• flat feet,  cracked heels,  diabetic

Cracked heels are quite common and quite curable as well if given proper care and attention. Due to excess and persistent pressure on the heels, they tend to develop a 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: 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: 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: May 21, 2018
• orthotics,  flat feet

When it comes to the world of orthotics, it can be very confusing to pick one that is right for you. Stores boast all types of inserts for the shoe 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: Sep. 07, 2015
• ingrown toenails,  children's feet,  flat feet

Foot problems can develop during our childhood years. This is why parents should take special attention and check their children’s foot for anything unusual. Simple things to remember is to Read More