4 Ways to Treat Hammertoes

4 Ways to Treat Hammertoes

The hammertoe deformity results from a tendon and muscle imbalance in the toes. While the tendency for developing hammertoes is often inherited, they are often made worse by wearing tight-fitting shoes like high heels. Complications from arthritis and toe fractures can also lead to hammertoes. Hammertoes tend to worsen over time and don’t generally get better all by themselves. Make…

Use Orthotic Inserts and Balance Braces to Prevent Falls

Use Orthotic Inserts and Balance Braces to Prevent Falls

September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month and an excellent way to improve balance and prevent falls. Properly fitted footwear and the proper placement of custom orthotic inserts and ankle balance braces are great preventative tools. Contact our team of board-certified podiatrists for help with gait analysis, shoe choice, and orthotic inserts. Orthotic and brace advantages: ●    Fall prevention—When you…

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