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If you’ve ever gone for a run, or even just a power walk in the wrong shoes and felt that throbbing ache along the front of your legs, you’ve probably felt shin splints. But what if we told you that your shins may not be to blame? If you want us at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists to fix your shins, you have to look down first.
Custom orthotics are powerful tools in podiatry, yet despite their effectiveness, there are many misconceptions about their accessibility and target audience. In today’s article, we at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists will clarify these myths and inform you on how custom orthotics really work.
Shoe shopping can be a daunting task, but with the right tips, you can make the experience enjoyable and rewarding. Whether you’re looking for stylish boots, comfortable sneakers, or elegant dress shoes, Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists is here to help outline important considerations that will help you choose the perfect pair. 1. Know Your Size…
Sesamoids—small, specialized bones embedded within tendons—play a crucial role when it comes to your feet. Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists has compiled important information about these lesser-known bones to provide the necessary background in case any issues arise.
While we often associate foot conditions with external factors like footwear or lifestyle, genetics play a significant role in shaping the health and structure of our feet. In this blog, Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists explores how genes influence various foot conditions and offers insights into managing these concerns. The Genetic Blueprint of Feet Our genetic…
You may not always feel like you’re walking on clouds, but experiencing discomfort and pain with each step definitely should not be the norm. Flat feet, also known as fallen arches, can lead to discomfort and pain, affecting your daily activities. The team at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists often provides advice to patients with this…
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Discover expert care for flexible flat feet at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists. Untreated, it leads to bunions, hammertoes, and more.
Enjoy a pain-free Thanksgiving with expert tips for arthritis management. Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists in Arizona is here to help.
People generally opt for fashion over function when purchasing footwear. However, improper shoes can worsen foot conditions or give rise to new ones, such as bunions, blisters, hammertoes, and fallen arches. Here are a few tips to remember when picking out footwear you will be happy with.
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.
Orthotics are medically prescribed items worn inside shoes to correct structural foot disorders that cause limited mobility. Foot orthotics have significant benefits for individuals with different foot conditions. While fresh new orthotics can alleviate a wide range of foot problems, keeping old orthotics might have a number of negative consequences that you may be unaware…
We all started with flat feet. It is just a part of how we grow and develop. Over time, our arches form. The development can happen around age 6. However, there is a chance this doesn’t happen. When this occurs, you have a condition known as flat feet.
The Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists treat toe deformities quite regularly. The conditions are more common than you think. We also inherit our foot structure, so families may share a similar problem. If you have a bunion and you are a parent, be proactive and speak with a podiatrist about your child’s feet.
Haglund’s Deformity is a rare condition, defined as the occurrence of a bony enlargement that appears on the back of your heel. Rubbing against shoes will cause this issue to affect the Achilles tendon and its surrounding tissue, leading to a new condition, bursitis. With these issues wreaking havoc on your foot, you will notice pain…
Corns occur in both men and women of any age. They appear as hard, thick layers of skin that will happen when you have created friction and pressure on specific areas of your foot. While corns aren’t pretty to look at, they generally will not cause you pain, and they are reasonably easy to remove. In fact,…
Freiberg’s disease occurs when you have flattened spots on your feet. It will affect your mobility and can cause extreme pain in your feet and toes. It is a rare but debilitating condition. It progresses to the metatarsal heads in the ball of your feet. It happens when your blood supply to the toes isn’t happening correctly,…
Plantar Fasciitis causes pain in your heel area near the bottom. The plantar fascia of your foot is a ligament that connects your heel to your foot, and it is thick. When it is inflamed, you will experience heel pain, stiffness, and trouble walking. While the exact reason for this issue is still being studied, many…
Some people are familiar with custom orthotics and know they are used to support your feet and can alleviate foot pain. However, many people are unaware of the differences between custom orthotics and over-the-counter inserts. They can be similar in some ways, but they are vastly different where it counts. Picking from a handful of options at…
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