Swimmer’s toe occurs in the summer, and it happens when you have prolonged exposure to the swimming pool. When you swim for long periods, your feet may start to peel and crack at the bottom of your toes. The technical name for this skin condition is keratolysis exfoliativa, but most know it as swimmer’s toe. […]
Why Foot Drop Can Be a Sign of Something More Serious
Foot drop is a common term for when you cannot lift the front part of your foot or have difficulty doing so. As a result, the front of your foot may drag on the ground as you walk. The severe part about this condition is that it is not classified as a disease but a […]
The Link Between Smoking and Buerger’s Disease
Buerger’s disease is rare and occurs in the veins and arteries in your legs, but it is prominent and will affect your feet as well. What it does is destroy the tissues of your skin and leads to gangrene and infection. It will show in your feet and hands first before spreading to your legs […]
Taking Control of Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is a painful condition and can cause extreme discomfort. There are many reasons why this condition may afflict you, and the most common are walking barefoot, not having the proper arch support, high impact activity, weight gain, or arthritis. If you have weak muscles in your ankles that will cause this condition as […]
Don’t Let Hammertoe Cause Immobility
Hammertoe is a deformity that causes your toes to hold an abnormal position. It can be caused by shoes, the structure of your foot, trauma, and diseases. If you suffer from hammertoe, your toe will have a bend in the middle instead of holding the correct position. You will notice that the toes affected are […]
What Aging Does to Your Feet
Experiencing changes to your body as you get older is natural, but you may not be aware of how aging affects your feet. When you are in your twenties and thirties, your feet are at their strongest. The muscles begin losing their strength at this point, and the bones are thinning, which can lead to […]
How to Fight Morton’s Neuroma While It’s Fighting You
Morton’s Neuroma is a condition that is painful and is located on the ball of your foot. It occurs when the tissue around a nerve leads to a toe thickening from the compression and irritation. It usually occurs between your third and fourth toe but can also affect the second and third toes. Middle-aged women […]
When an Ankle Sprain is Dangerous
Ankle sprains can be expected if you have unstable ankles, mobility issues, or are an athletic person. In typical cases, a sprained ankle will heal quickly and without any problematic complications. However, there are times when the ankle sprain has become dangerous, and you need the help of medical experts immediately. Signs Your Ankle Sprain […]
Instability Woes: The Moore Balance Brace Can Help
The Moore Balance Brace is a device prescribed by a podiatrist and is meant to help you have better mobility and less chance of falling. No matter the age, anyone can be at risk for a fall. Legs and feet get injured, ankles become weak, and then the inevitable happens. When a fall happens, the […]
Custom Orthotics Make You Feel Like You Are Walking on Air
You may experience pain, rubbing, or even feel like your feet are on fire when you walk. If this is the case, using custom orthotics will change the way you walk, the way you feel, and help with your pain. Don’t reach for market brands that don’t know your feet. Instead, trust that a podiatrist […]