Podiatry Foot Care
Meet Your Feet
The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) states that for many of us, our feet are the furthest things from our minds, both physically and mentally…. Continue Reading
What Are Skin Cancers Of the Feet?
Skin cancer can develop anywhere on the body, including in the lower extremities. Skin cancers of the feet are painless, and often there is a… Continue Reading
Mantras For Sensible Eating
Here are some of the things I say to myself regarding food and eating. 1. Food does not mean anything. Cookies do not call to… Continue Reading
Conditions Of the Toenail
Toenail problems are the most common foot conditions seen in the podiatrist's office. The human toenail is one of the fascinating structures of the human… Continue Reading
What Is Toenail Fungus?
Toenail fungus, or onychomycosis, is an infection underneath the surface of the nail that appears dark in color, smells foul, and is often ugly and… Continue Reading
Diabetes and Nerve Damage
Diabetic patients often get signi?cant nerve damage. Usually this happens when the blood sugars are elevated. However, it can also occur in any diabetic patient,… Continue Reading
"Heeling" Foot Pain
During normal walking, the heel is the first part of the foot that makes contact with the ground. Beneath the thickened skin of the heel… Continue Reading
Cold Feet? Not So Cool
If you suffer from chronically cold hands and feet, the winter weather may not be your only concern. The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) notes… Continue Reading
Minimal-Incision Foot Surgery
You only have one pair of feet to last a lifetime, and most people will clock over 70,000 miles on them in a 70-year life… Continue Reading
Shoe Inserts and Prescription Orthotics What's the Difference?
What Are Shoe Inserts? You've seen them at the grocery store and at the mall. Pre-packaged arch supports are shoe inserts. Unless the device has… Continue Reading
