Why Ingrown Toenails Keep Coming Back

Why Ingrown Toenails Keep Coming Back

For many people, getting ingrown toenails is a recurring problem. Understanding why they keep coming back can help you find effective solutions and prevent future occurrences. Below, Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists explores the reasons behind recurring ingrown toenails so you can better manage this condition. What Are Ingrown Toenails? An ingrown toenail occurs when the…

How to Prevent Sports Injuries in Children as School Starts Up Again

How to Prevent Sports Injuries in Children as School Starts Up Again

As the back-to-school season kicks into high gear, many children are also gearing up for sports. While participating in sports is excellent for kids’ physical fitness and social development, it also comes with the risk of injuries. Fortunately,  there are several proactive steps parents can take to help prevent sports injuries and Desert Podiatric Medical…

How Foot Issues Evolve from Childhood to Senior Years

How Foot Issues Evolve from Childhood to Senior Years

Throughout our lives, the demands placed on our feet change significantly! Understanding these changes from childhood through our senior years can help you take proactive steps to maintain healthy feet at every stage of life. Below, Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists explores how foot issues change as we grow older so you know what to look…

Top Tips For Managing Swollen Feet During Summer Travel

Top Tips For Managing Swollen Feet During Summer Travel

Summer travel is an exciting time to explore new destinations and enjoy the outdoors. However, the combination of heat, long flights, and increased walking can often lead to painful and uncomfortable swollen feet. Before taking off, read the practical tips for managing swollen feet during summer travel provided by Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists to ensure…

Tips for Managing High Arches

Tips for Managing High Arches

Foot structure largely influences critical aspects of our daily lives, from mobility to comfort. People with high arches often experience pain and discomfort due to the uneven distribution of weight across the foot, so understanding how to manage high arches can lead to more pain-free days! Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists is stepping in to help…

Don’t Let Ankle Instability Wobble you: How to Stay off the Sidelines 

Don’t Let Ankle Instability Wobble you: How to Stay off the Sidelines 

High impact sports come with consequences, often for the feet and ankles that hit the ground first. No sport makes this clearer than basketball, which features plenty of jumping and quick changes in direction that can leave you aching later on. At Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists, we know firsthand that chronic ankle instability often starts…

Road to Recovery: The Benefits of Physical Therapy After Foot or Ankle Injury

Road to Recovery: The Benefits of Physical Therapy After Foot or Ankle Injury

After a foot or ankle injury, it’s understandable that you want to get back on your feet fast. However, the recovery process is crucial in order to make sure you won’t experience any setbacks. In this blog post, Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists explores the numerous advantages of physical therapy after a foot or ankle injury…

What Could Be Causing Pain in the Balls of the Feet?

What Could Be Causing Pain in the Balls of the Feet?

Experiencing pain with every step is not the way anyone wants to spend their day, and ball of foot pain is known to significantly impact mobility and daily activities. Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists has outlined the potential causes below so patients can take the first step toward finding relief. Metatarsalgia Metatarsalgia occurs when excessive pressure…

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…

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…

Three Chronic Calcaneal Conditions and How to Treat Them

Three Chronic Calcaneal Conditions and How to Treat Them

Foot conditions are tricky because they affect your daily mobility, and chronic calcaneal conditions are no exception. Below, the team at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists explores three common chronic calcaneal conditions to help you find the potential culprit of your foot pain. Plantar Fasciitis This condition is characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a…

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.

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…

Walking with the Right Shoes

Walking with the Right Shoes

Are we talking enough about the benefits of walking? We think we can say a bit more. As people create an exercise plan, they often consider high-impact exercises. Without preparation, these exercises can feel intimidating and may even lead to an injury. Walking briskly and consistently also has health benefits, including your foot health. How…

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