Walk on Your Wild Side Day

Did you know that today is Walk on Your Wild Side Day? It is a day to embrace your inner wild streak and do something totally unexpected. Maybe you’ve always wanted to take dance classes, or maybe you want to challenge yourself to a marathon, a fitness competition or a new exercise routine? Whatever your […]

Preparing for a Marathon

There are many reasons why people sign up for marathons. Often for a personal challenge, a healthier lifestyle, from inspiration by friends or family, or for an important cause. No matter what the reason, preparing for a marathon may seem like a daunting and challenging task, especially if it’s your first. Luckily, there are many […]

Choosing the Best Basketball Sneaker

With the NCAA’s March Madness well under way, there is currently a lot of focus on basketball! Many fans not only like to watch the game but also participate in the sport themselves. Like all sports, it is important to have the proper footwear to minimize injuries, so here is a guide to choosing the […]

Tips for Running Outdoors

Are you thinking about starting up running, or are you an indoor runner ready to venture outside? Running as a beginner can seem daunting, but with these tips you can overcome the initial challenges of running outdoors and avoid injuries and unrealistic expectations! Go slow – Whether you’ve been running on treadmills or running for […]

Foot & Ankle Exercises for Seniors

Each year, over 2 million seniors end up in the emergency room for injuries related to falling, which often result in fractures, sprains, and other potentially serious injuries. Therefore, it is important to incorporate strengthening exercises to help with your balance to avoid tripping and falling. Regularly incorporating the following foot and ankle exercises into […]

Best Shoes for Bunions

Shoe shopping can be a time-consuming and exhausting activity if you’re not sure what exactly you are looking for. Walking into a shoe store only to be met with too many options and pushy salespeople can make the experience overwhelming as well. However, shoes are extremely important for your daily activity and foot health, so […]

Gout: Sudden Joint Pain

Have you ever gotten sudden and intense pain in a joint in your foot? It could be gout, a type of inflammatory arthritis that is caused by a buildup of uric acid in the blood stream. How does gout develop? When uric acid is formed as a result of the body breaking down purines, it […]

Common Winter Foot Injuries

The winter tends to be a busy time for podiatrists in the New England area due to many common injuries that occur as a result of cold, icy, snowy weather. 25,000 people sustain ankle injuries each day, many as a result of slipping and falling on ice. Read about the common injuries and ways to […]