Podiatrist’s Foot & Ankle Care Blog
Tinea Pedis, more commonly known as athlete’s foot, is a fungal infection that affects the feet and toes. The fungi that cause athlete’s foot thrive in warm and moist environments. The condition is very contagious and often spreads in areas such as communal locker rooms, pools, showers, and even sweaty footwear. Common signs of athlete’s foot include scaling, redness, itchiness, and… Read more »
Athlete’s foot, or tinea pedis, is a skin disease caused by a fungal infection. The infection typically occurs between the toes, and the feet are most subject to this disease because shoes best create the warm, dark, and moist environment in which fungus thrives. Other areas that create a similar environment, such as swimming pools,… Read more »
It is not unusual for adults to develop flat feet as they age, even though they never had the problem before. Although this condition often affects only one foot, it sometimes occurs in both. Its main cause is changes to the posterior tibial tendon that limit its ability to lift the arch of your foot…. Read more »
Flatfoot is a condition that occurs when the arches on the foot are flattened, which allows the soles of the feet to touch the floor. Flatfoot is a common condition and it is usually painless. Throughout childhood, most people begin to develop arches in their feet, however, some do not. Those who do not develop… Read more »
The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel bone at the back of the leg. The tendon allows you to push off when walking or running as well as raising up onto your toes. One type of Achilles tendon injury is known as Achilles tendinopathy. This occurs when there are small tears in… Read more »
