5 Steps for Performing Your Own Diabetic Foot Check
When you have diabetes, you’re at increased risk of developing problems with your feet. As many as one-half of people with diabetes have nerve damage, which is known as …
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5 Tips for Runners to Prevent Black Toenails
If you run a lot, your toes experience a lot of stress. Unfortunately, this can lead to black toenails. Laura Schweger, DPM, and Evan M. Ross, DPM, of Optima …
6 Foot Problems Caused by Ill-Fitting Shoes
Ideal shoes protect your feet and provide the proper cushioning and support. On the other hand, inadequately fitting shoes have negative effects in the short and long term on …
Managing Psoriatic Arthritis Foot Pain
If you have psoriasis, a common skin disease characterized by scaley, red, and inflamed rashes, you have about a 1-in-3 chance of developing psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Psoriatic arthritis, like …
Treating Plantar Fasciitis Without Surgery: 3 Effective Options
Plantar fasciitis is a painful foot problem caused by inflamed tissue. It often affects the heel area of people who spend a lot of time on their feet. But …
5 Tips for Selecting the Right Hiking Boots
From easy day hikes to rugged treks, our state is a hiking enthusiast’s dream. As you gear up to get outside, we urge you to consider the health of …
4 Common Foot Problems of Runners and How to Prevent Them
With 26 bones, 33 joints, and an intricate network of more than 100 tendons, ligaments, and muscles, your foot/ankle structure is one of the most complex parts of your …
Why You Might Not See a Plantar Wart
Plantar warts may not be the most glamorous topic, but if you’ve ever experienced the pain and discomfort they can cause, you know just how important it is to …
7 Tips for Protecting Your Feet From the Heat
Whether you’re heading to the pool, beach, or lakefront this summer, before kicking off your shoes, make sure you know how to protect your feet from potential hazards. The …
Did You Pick Up a Nasty Toenail Fungus This Summer? We Have Solutions!
Nothing dampens a great summer like a nasty toenail fungus. The infection may start out as a slight discoloration on your toenail, but before you know it, you have …