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Our feet endure a great deal throughout the winter. Our feet move from cozy, heated homes to the freezing cold outdoors. Temperature fluctuations have an adverse effect on the skin, leaving it rough and susceptible to cracking. When the weather becomes colder, most people have rough and flaky skin on their feet. Here are some…
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…
It’s fall, and your feet are waiting. They want the same attention this season, so please don’t forget about them. Your toes may be sliding into shoes as the temperatures fall, but don’t take your eyes off them. This season, how can you make sure your feet still feel the love? Well, The Desert Podiatric…
If you think the fall season means you can forget about smelly feet, think again. Trapped sweat is the biggest cause of stinky feet, but it doesn’t go away simply because the weather changes. There are still scenarios that create the inviting space for the bacteria and fungus that cause this condition. The Desert Podiatric…
There is still time left for summer fun, but things are winding down. August is National Back to School Month. Now is the time to prepare to switch gears. Are you prepared to give your child a strong start — starting with their foot health?
The warm weather brings a whole new set of activities for children, some of which may lead to foot problems if the proper safety precautions are not in place. At the end of the school year, did your child come home with lists of things to do and read over the summer? At The Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists, we’d like to add one more list – a checklist for taking care of your child’s feet during the summer months.
When fall comes, you may think of pumpkins, hot drinks, and fun outside. However, putting your flip-flops away for a few months means that you have new issues with your feet that you will need to address. Thankfully, there are many ways that you can keep your feet safe while still enjoying the pumpkin patch. Keeping Your…
Many people choose to wear flip-flops in the summertime, not realizing that they can damage your stride and feet. Flip-flops do not offer support or cushioning, and your toes tend to curl to grip tightly to the shoe surface, eventually causing mobility issues. Over time, you may also experience back pain, hip or knee misalignment,…
Claw toe is a foot deformity. It often gets mistaken for hammertoe, but it differs because, with claw toe, your toes are bending down to resemble a claw look. When you experience this issue, you will notice that your toes are creating painful calluses. High-heeled shoes are a common reason behind this, along with short shoes, nerve damage, diabetes,…
One of the most important steps you can take to ensure proper foot and ankle health is to get accurately sized and fitted footwear. Correcting alignment problems of feet and ankles using custom orthotics improves spinal alignment, and as a result, improves issues with the knees, hips, and back as well. Find the perfect fit with these…
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