A Step Towards Comfort: How Podiatrists Treat High Arches
High arches can be painful, making people prone to trips, falls, sprains, tendonitis, and more. Here are a few suggestions that may help reduce the discomfort.
Functional and Fashionable Footwear
Footwear that provides adequate space for toes and overall support can be fashionable.
Why You Should Treat Your Neuroma Before It Gets Complicated
Feeling a noticeable lump on the ball of your feet? Having pain while walking and doing seemingly normal chores? These are tell-tale signs that you may have a neuroma. But, don’t worry, you have come to the right place. It is best to seek advice from a professional podiatrist to limit your neuroma from ruining…
Arthritis and Podiatry
Podiatry deals with issues of the lower legs, feet, ankles, and walking mechanics. This diverse field covers the identification, management, and control of several foot problems. Patients who have arthritis may find podiatry to be very helpful. This is because arthritis frequently affects the joints in the feet, making it challenging to stand or walk….
Stress Fracture Diagnosis
Thin cracks in the bone are known as stress fractures. They result from overuse and repetitive force, such as running excessively. Additionally, stress fractures can result from regular usage of a bone that has been weakened by a disease like osteoporosis. Causes of Stress Fractures: Diagnosis: To determine whether you have a fracture caused by…
Don’t Let Peripheral Arterial Disease Surprise You
When plaque builds up in the arteries of your legs, the condition is known as peripheral artery disease (PAD). Your leg arteries supply blood from the coronary arteries that is nutrient- and oxygen-rich. A smooth inner surface on the inside of the hollow tube-like arteries keeps constant blood flow. Plaque, which is composed of fat,…
Put Your Feet First During Foot Health Awareness Month
Did you know April is National Foot Health Awareness Month? Most of us take our feet for granted until we experience pain, discomfort or an injury that restricts our movement. We spend so much time on our feet which go through unimaginable wear and tear; it is only sensible that we take care of our…
What Is A Podiatrist And What Do They Do?
Podiatrists are qualified and trained experts who specialize in healthcare related to feet, ankles, and related body structures. They undergo extensive training and exams before becoming certified or fully licensed professionals. Even after that, they require certification from the American Board of Podiatric Surgery to be able to provide surgical treatments for foot deformities and…
Should You Be Concerned If Your Toes Are Numb?
When the blood circulation in your feet is impaired, you may experience toe numbness as a symptom. The sensations you may encounter also include tingling or even burning. Walking may become unpleasant and challenging as a result. Toe numbness may be a passing symptom or a chronic and long-lasting problem. Persistent toe numbness can make…
Preventing Diabetic Foot Ulcers
A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that develops on the bottom of the foot. It is one of the most complications in people with diabetes, a condition where the body doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use it as well as it should. Doctors encourage people with diabetes to take precautions…
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