Helpful Tips & Advice from Our Board-Certified Podiatrist
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Have a Spooktacular Halloween!
Halloween originates from ancient Celtic Harvest Festivals. Today Halloween has been modernized as a day for children to dress up in costumes and trick-or-treat. Typically while trick-or-treating, children receive bags full of candy. Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips for...
Autumn Activities
Autumn is my favorite time of year. The weather gets brisk, the leaves change colors, and pumpkin and apple flavors are all over. One of my favorite autumn activities is apple picking. Apple picking can cause many hazards to your feet. Things to be caution of while...
Living with Amputations
Lower extremity amputations can result from many unfortunate circumstances. One common cause of lower extremity amputations is Diabetes. Diabetes can damage the nerves and blood vessels in your legs and feet. It also makes you prone to infections. These infections can...
When a blister is more than a blister
After my wedding this past weekend, my mother, who has Diabetes, came to me very concerned about a blister on her foot. The blisters were from the shoes she wore to the wedding and she said she didn't even feel them coming. She did not feel the blisters because she...
Fall Running Events
Spring and Fall are prime times for running events! The weather is beginning to cool down and the leaves are changing colors. You may be one of those people looking to pick up their mileage as summer vacation comes to an end. As you prepare for your next big event,...
Proper Nutrition for Healthy Feet
Good nutrition is necessary for healthy feet and a healthy life. Nutrition starts with eating the right things and making sure we take the right vitamins. It is also important to go for regular, yearly physicals and blood tests to make sure you are not lacking any...
I noticed my toe is red, oozing, ingrown…
Do you have a red, painful, oozing nail? You may have also noticed one on your child while they were wearing sandals this summer or shopping for back-to-school shoes. Painful, red, swollen and oozing nails are usually signs of an ingrown toenail. When they begin to...
Some Useful Links for You to Get Started
It seems like you’re running a default WordPress website. Here are a few useful links to get you started: Migration How to use WordPress Migrator Plugin? Migrate WordPress from Siteground to Cloudways Migrate WordPress from GoDaddy to Cloudways General How do I take...
How Fractures Heal
When you have a fracture or broken bone, it is important you stay off of your foot. Many of us take for granted our feet. We ignore the daily aches and pains until it becomes so bad we seek help. There are many different types of fractures... Non-displaced fracture-...
Back To School Rules!
"Back to school" season is upon us! Kids are looking forward to new classes, new friends, and a new school year. The stores are filled with notepads, binders, and pencils. Have you ever worried about your child's feet as they go back to school? Children have many foot...