Podiatrist’s Foot & Ankle Care Blog

 

Custom orthotics, or shoe inserts, should be periodically replaced. Orthotics must fit properly to give you the best results. Protect your feet and ankles!

Hammertoe is a foot condition characterized by the abnormal bending of one or more toes, typically affecting the second, third, or fourth toes. This deformity often develops due to muscle imbalances, genetics, or wearing tight shoes that restrict toe movement. Over time, the affected toe bends at the middle joint, leading to discomfort. Common symptoms… Read more »

Hammertoe is a foot deformity that occurs due to an imbalance in the tendons, muscles, or ligaments that are responsible for holding the toes in their normal position. This condition may be caused by poor footwear, foot structure, trauma, and disease. The most common solution for hammertoe is to relieve the pain by changing your… Read more »

Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition involving inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot, connecting the heel to the toes. It often causes sharp, stabbing pain in the heel, especially during the first steps in the morning or after long periods of rest…. Read more »

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. The plantar fascia is the thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. When this band of connective tissue becomes inflamed, plantar fasciitis occurs. Fortunately, this condition is treatable. There are several factors that may put you at a… Read more »