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5 Early Treatment Strategies that Can Correct a Flexible Hammertoe Deformity

Your toe seems to have a mind of its own — it bends at the middle joint involuntarily. You have hammertoe. If it’s still flexible, you can stop the progression before it gets worse. Here’s how.

Feb 5th, 2025

Three Signs You Need Wound Care —  and How UltraMIST® Can Help

You’ve had that wound for a few weeks, and it’s still not healing. In fact, it’s worsening. It’s time to seek professional wound care and explore the painless benefits of UltraMIST® debridement.

Jan 22nd, 2025

The Telltale Signs of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Diabetic nerve damage can affect where and how you feel pain, your sense of touch, your muscle control, and even your heart and lung function. If you have diabetes, here’s what to watch for.

Dec 10th, 2024

When Walking Hurts: What You Can Do About Plantar Warts

All warts are unsightly, but if they form on the bottom of your feet, they can be downright debilitating. Walking becomes so painful that you change your gait or avoid activities. Here’s how to get rid of plantar warts and regain your life.

Nov 12th, 2024

Avoiding Common Foot and Ankle Injuries when Trick-or-Treating

Halloween is all about costumes, candy, ghouls, and ghosts, but it’s not all fun and games. Trick-or-treating can be treacherous. Here’s how to keep your little goblins — and yourself — safe this year.

Oct 21st, 2024

Signs Your Ingrown Toenail Is Infected and Requires Professional Treatment

Ingrown toenails are uncomfortable and annoying, but most don’t need medical attention. However, if it gets infected or ultra painful, you may need next-level care. Here’s what to look for.

Sep 2nd, 2024

How to Ensure Your Sprained Ankle Doesn't Become a Chronic Instability

One sprained ankle is a nuisance; two is a hindrance — chronic ankle instability is a lifelong problem. Here’s how to avoid a wobbly ankle for life. 

Aug 19th, 2024

Do My Bunions Require Surgery?

When your big toe takes a turn and angles toward the others instead of pointing forward, you can blame a bunion — a joint deformity. Conservative treatments may help, but you may need surgery eventually. Here’s what to look for.

Jul 22nd, 2024

5 Most Common Summer Foot Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Summer is the time to head outdoors, enjoy the sunshine, and get active. Sometimes, all that fun comes at the expense of your feet. Read on for the five most common summertime foot injuries and how to sidestep them this year.

Jun 3rd, 2024

Where Do Ingrown Toenails Come From?

It may seem to have appeared suddenly, but your ingrown toenail has been developing behind the scenes for a while. Here’s what causes this painful toenail condition and what you can do about it.

Aug 13th, 2022

Muscle Weakness? It Could Be Neuropathy

If grocery bags seem heavier and walking upstairs takes more effort, you may think you need to work out more. But what if the problem isn't weak muscles, but damaged nerves? Find out the link between neuropathy and muscle weakness here.

Jul 1st, 2022

The Link Between Obesity and Gout

Gout was once called the “disease of kings” because it was common among wealthy folks who overindulged in food and alcohol. Today, the term is “obesity,” and though it’s less royal, it still points to the connection between gout and your gut.

Jun 1st, 2022

Take These Steps to Prevent an Ingrown Toenail

If you’ve ever had an ingrown toenail — and the painful, swollen, reddened infection that comes with it — you know you never want to go through that again. Here’s how to sidestep an ingrown toenail.

May 1st, 2022

3 Types of Nerves That Can Be Affected by Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetes is a disease that affects virtually every part of the body and it is notorious for damaging nerves; but not all nerve problems are alike. Here’s how to tell the difference between 3 main types of diabetic neuropathy and what to do about it.

Apr 1st, 2022

Sprained Your Ankle? Treat Immediately with the RICE Protocol

Even if you’ve never seen the acronym RICE, you’ve probably instinctively followed the principle after an injury. Here’s a closer look at the RICE protocol, why it’s important for a sprained ankle, and how long you should follow it.

Mar 1st, 2022

7 Things That May Be The Reason You Have Gout

The searing pain attacks your big toe suddenly, often in the middle of the night. You reach down and find a swollen joint that feels like it’s on fire. You have gout. Why you? Here are a few of the most common causes.

Feb 1st, 2022

What Makes a Bunion Worse?

A bunion — a knob at the base of your toe — can seriously cramp your shoe style, which may be nature’s way of telling you you’re wearing the wrong shoes. Find out what makes bunions worse and what makes them better.

Jan 6th, 2022

How to Get Rid of Mosaic Warts

No matter where they pop up, warts are always unwelcome. But when they appear on the bottom of your feet, they can be painful, too. Mosaic warts are one of the most stubborn types you might get on your soles — here’s how to get rid of them.

Dec 3rd, 2021

How Important Is Rest for Foot and Ankle Sprains?

The pain that occurs when you sprain your ankle or foot can be excruciating, but the downtime afterward adds insult to injury. Find out why you should never skip the rest period of your rehabilitation.

Nov 5th, 2021

Five Risk Factors for Plantar Fasciitis

If you’ve never felt the shock of heel pain when your feet first hit the floor in the morning, you’re lucky. It’s called plantar fasciitis, and it tends to get progressively worse. But you can take steps to prevent it if you know your risk factors.

Oct 6th, 2021

Demystifying Diabetic Neuropathy: The Secret Is in Your Sweat

You know that neuropathy goes hand in hand with diabetes, but how do you know if and when your nerves have been affected? How does your doctor know? Psst: There’s a clue in your sweat. Find out the connection here.

Sep 6th, 2021

Can Dietary Changes Help You Manage Gout?

What will it take to make your gout pain go away and your flare-ups calm down? Believe it or not, swapping out a few food and drink items can make a big difference. Here’s what to eat and what to avoid on the gout diet.

Aug 5th, 2021

Five Effective Treatments for Hammertoe

If you have an angled toe that looks like it could drive home a nail, you may have a hammertoe. While there are several different causes, there are five main treatments to help you live better despite your tool-like toe.

Jul 11th, 2021

Is My Ingrown Toenail Infected?

You stubbed your toe, cut the nail too short, or wore tight-fitting shoes all day, and now your toenail is jammed under your skin. An ingrown toenail is bad enough, but it’s even worse if it’s infected. Here’s how to tell if it’s crossed the line.

Jun 30th, 2021

4 Signs of Achilles Tendonitis

Any kind of “itis” means you have inflammation somewhere. You know it’s in your Achilles tendon when you notice these four telltale signs.

May 18th, 2021

Do Warts Go Away on Their Own?

Warts — those clumps of rough, spongy skin on your hands, feet, and elbows — seem to stick around forever. Are they serious? Do you need treatment? Will they eventually disappear? Here’s what you need to know about warts.

Apr 18th, 2021

Common Signs of Nail Disorders

Do you have one toenail that looks different from the rest? Maybe the color is off or the texture seems odd. Or maybe your toenails hurt and itch. You may have one of several toenail disorders. Here’s what to look for.

Mar 11th, 2021

Why You Shouldn't Ignore Ankle Pain

Perhaps you planted and pivoted in a pick-up game of hoops or stumbled down the stairs for no apparent reason, and now your ankle is screaming. You may be tempted to push past the pain — but here’s why you shouldn’t.

Feb 1st, 2021

Activities That Contribute to Plantar Fasciitis

You wake up refreshed, ready to start a new day, plant your feet on the floor, and zing — plantar fasciitis strikes again! What’s to blame for your shocking heel pain? Find out if you’re doing something to cause or worsen the condition.

Jan 14th, 2021

Neuropathy and Bladder Problems

Diabetes is famous for causing neuropathy, especially in your feet. But did you know it can also impact your bladder function? Learn about how neuropathy affects more than just your foot health.

Dec 22nd, 2020

Common Complications of Flat Feet

Having trouble standing on your tippy toes? Find yourself rubbing your sore, swollen ankles, and feet? You may have fallen arches. But flat feet aren’t a major concern unless they lead to one of these common complications.

Nov 9th, 2020

Causes of Chronic Foot Pain

Why do your feet hurt? Let us count the ways. Your feet bear your entire body weight, and they take a lot of abuse while doing so. Is the pain you feel normal, or could it be that you have one of these chronic foot conditions?

Oct 7th, 2020

Why You Should Care for Your Toenails

You clip ‘em and clean ‘em — that’s all toenails need, right? Wrong. Toenails deserve serious attention, because if you neglect them, they can become infected, invaded by fungus, ingrown, and painful. Here’s how and why to care for them properly.

Sep 24th, 2020

How We Help with Hammertoe

If it looks like your feet are trying to make a fist, you might have hammertoe. Whether genetics, injury, or footwear choices are to blame, there are ways to straighten out the situation. Here’s how we can help.

Aug 19th, 2020

What Is Gout?

You know about rheumatoid arthritis, the autoimmune disease that inflames your joints, and osteoarthritis, the one that wears down your cartilage. But do you know their angry cousin gouty arthritis? Arm yourself with this valuable info on gout.

Jul 7th, 2020

The Importance of Having a Board-Certified Podiatrist on Your Diabetic Care Team

Diabetes is notorious for causing complicated foot problems. While your family physician is an important part of your care team, it’s best to trust your feet to a professional trained to prevent, recognize, and treat serious conditions. Here’s why.

Jun 22nd, 2020

How to Keep a Sprained Ankle From Becoming Chronic Instability

Whether you twisted, tweaked, or turned your ankle, the damage you’ve done is bound to give you lots of pain. But once that subsides, you may be left with a weak ankle. Here’s how to regain and maintain stability after an ankle sprain.

May 20th, 2020

Steps to Take During a Gout Flare-up

When you stub your big toe, the pain is intense, and you know exactly what to blame it on. But when a similar pain strikes for no reason, especially in the middle of the night, it may be a gout flare-up. Here’s what to do.

Apr 21st, 2020

Living with Plantar Fasciitis

Do you stand for a living? Are you an avid runner or dancer? These are just a couple of the lifestyles that can lead to plantar fasciitis. Here’s how to live with plantar fasciitis while you’re working to get rid of it.

Mar 24th, 2020