Arthritis Awareness Month: Understanding How Arthritis Manifests in the Feet

Arthritis Awareness Month: Understanding How Arthritis Manifests in the Feet

It’s Arthritis Awareness Month, and since foot arthritis causes a variety of symptoms that impact mobility and overall quality of life, it’s important to the team at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists that patients understand how arthritis affects the feet. Symptoms of Foot Arthritis Foot arthritis can present with various symptoms, including pain, stiffness, swelling, and…

Foot Care for Active Kids: Promoting Healthy Habits for Happy Feet

Foot Care for Active Kids: Promoting Healthy Habits for Happy Feet

Whether they’re running around the playground, playing sports, or exploring the great outdoors, healthy feet are essential for kids’ enjoyment and well-being. In this blog, the team at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists discusses the importance of foot care for active kids and offers practical tips to encourage healthy habits. Choose the Right Footwear Choose shoes…

The Surprising Link Between Stress, Blood Pressure, and Your Feet

The Surprising Link Between Stress, Blood Pressure, and Your Feet

We all know the mental toll that comes with increased stress levels, but the physical ramifications can be just as serious. While stress is inevitable, the full scope in which it impacts our lives is not always considered, and some connections may be surprising—one of them being the relationship between stress and our feet! Since…

Understanding Why Prompt Treatment is Essential for Corns and Calluses

Understanding Why Prompt Treatment is Essential for Corns and Calluses

While seemingly harmless, untreated corns and calluses can lead to complications that affect not only foot health but overall well-being. The expert team at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists wants patients to be aware of all foot-related conditions that require prompt treatment to avoid complications in the future. Read on to see why taking care of…

The Impact of Gait Abnormalities on Overall Health

The Impact of Gait Abnormalities on Overall Health

The way we move plays a crucial role in maintaining proper posture, balance, and musculoskeletal alignment. The team at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists wants patients to be fully informed about all aspects of foot care, including how their gait affects mobility, risk of falls, and joint health. Understanding Gait Abnormalities: The connection between gait abnormalities…

Cozy Comfort, Minus the Foot Frets

Cozy Comfort, Minus the Foot Frets

Slippers could be considered the coziest of all footwear options, yet while they may feel like a fluffy hug for your feet, these indoor options can harbor hidden dangers for your foot health. Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists want to help you with even the most pedestrian foot-care problems before they turn into something worse. This…

Help With Hygiene 

Help With Hygiene 

Time to break the bad habit! Desert PodiatricMedical Specialists offer hygiene tips for happy feet. Learn about the importance of having clean & dry feet, how to properly trim toenails, moisturize skin, and choose breathable socks. Schedule with our expert DPMs in Tucson, Oro Valley, and Green Valley, AZ.

Celebrate National Love Your Feet Month with Proper Foot Care

Celebrate National Love Your Feet Month with Proper Foot Care

August is National Love Your Feet Month. Our feet are incredibly impressive, carrying us through endless strides and exciting journeys. However, we often neglect them until there’s a problem. On this “National Love Your Feet Month,” we’re here to provide you with expert tips on how to keep your feet strong, healthy, comfortable, and ready for any adventure. After all, they deserve the best care possible.

Caring for Runner’s Feet

Caring for Runner’s Feet

Your feet can withstand repeated stress whether you run occasionally or are putting in a lot of work to prepare for a race. Foot care for all kinds of runners is essential. Here are a few tips for runners to take care of their foot health. Footwear Ensure your running shoes are securely fitted and…

How To Best Deal with Toe Cramps

How To Best Deal with Toe Cramps

There’s no doubt that the body’s weight is supported by our toes and feet. Due to the pressure exerted on our feet, cramps are a common occurrence, especially while playing sports or exercising. Cramps can range from being a little irritating to being so severe that walking becomes challenging. There are several potential reasons for…

Are Slippers Bad for Your Feet?

Are Slippers Bad for Your Feet?

People enjoy slipping their feet into cozy slippers before pacing the house during the winter months. Although wearing slippers or going barefoot is convenient and easy, these footwear habits have increased the number of individuals seeking podiatric care for foot pain. Due to the rigidity of hardwood and tile flooring, additional foot issues can set…

Morton’s Neuroma 101

Morton’s Neuroma 101

A foot abnormality that causes the bones of the toes to crush the nerves is known as Morton’s neuroma. Wearing shoes that pinch and restrict the toes can frequently result in a neuroma. Therefore, wearing shoes with a large toe box is strongly recommended to reduce foot pain and avoid neuromas. A podiatrist can treat…

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