Podiatrist’s Foot & Ankle Care Blog
Flip flops are often a popular choice of footwear for many people. Flip flops allow your feet to breathe and give your toes the freedom of movement. They are easy to slip on and can be worn with virtually any style of clothing. Flip flops, however, despite their many benefits, can be detrimental for your… Read more »
Do you suffer from heel pain when you get up in the morning? If so, you should seek the professional help of your podiatrist and have a proper diagnosis performed. Heel pain can be caused by several different foot-related conditions.
Broken toes and sprained toes are sometimes confused with each other. However, broken toes are far more serious because an untreated toe fracture can hinder your ability to walk, increase your risk of developing arthritis and be extremely painful. The characteristic symptoms of a broken toe that differentiate it from a sprain include localized throbbing pain… Read more »
Trauma to the foot, especially the toes, can occur in many ways. Banging them, stubbing them, or dropping something on them are a few different ways this trauma can occur. Given the fact that toes are positioned in front of the feet, they typically sustain the brunt of such trauma. When trauma occurs to a… Read more »
The number of falls that occur in elderly people worldwide increases every year. Research has indicated this may lead to foot injuries that can make it difficult to complete every day activities. Many falls happen in the home, and there are methods that can be implemented that can help to prevent falling. These can include… Read more »
