How Genes Influence Foot Conditions

How Genes Influence Foot Conditions

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…

Ways to Ease Flat Foot Pain

Ways to Ease Flat Foot Pain

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…

5 Signs It’s Time for New Orthotics

5 Signs It’s Time for New Orthotics

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…

Big News About Bunions

Big News About Bunions

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.

Freiberg’s Disease: A Rare Pain

Freiberg’s Disease: A Rare Pain

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,…

Custom Orthotics and Store-Bought Inserts: Which is Best?

Custom Orthotics and Store-Bought Inserts: Which is Best?

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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