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Injuries

Common Recurring Foot Injuries

Each year, millions of Americans experience recurring foot injuries and, as a result, see their foot doctor for examination and diagnosis. The majority of these patients receive treatment for minor foot disorders such as bunions, corns, foot infections, warts, or nail infections after complaints of discomfort, stiffness, swelling, or different deformities. Patients should seek the…

Summer

Summer Shoes for Children

Summer is a time for children to enjoy the outdoors, playing and exploring. While summer brings a lot of fun and games for children, it also means a lot of wear and tear on younger feet. Parents and caregivers must ensure their child wears the right shoes to prevent foot problems. Choosing the right summer…

Walking

Foot and Health Benefits of Walking

One of the most effective techniques to retain a healthy body weight, maintain strong joints, and increase life expectancy also happens to be the easiest – Walking! Walking has several health advantages, and by including it in your everyday routine, you may significantly enhance your physical and emotional well-being. Walking may lower blood pressure, reduce…

Foot Health

Celebrate National Foot Health Awareness Month with Us

April is National Foot Health Awareness Month. With spring around the corner, most of us will likely get outdoors and break into physical activities like running, jogging, hiking and more. Before we put our feet to sudden action, it is important to back up, examine our feet and take any precautionary measures to avoid injuries.…

toenails

All You Need To Know About Thick Toenails

Toenail fungus can cause thickening of the toenail, as well as other changes in appearance. This can lead to pain and discomfort and should be treated promptly to prevent the infection from spreading further. What are thick toenails? Changes in your toenails may be a symptom of an underlying condition. Toenails that grow thicker over…

Age

How Your Feet May Change as You Age

Your feet experience the same effects of aging as the other parts of your body. It is simple to understand why foot issues may arise, considering the amount of strain we exert on our feet and ankles throughout our lives. Your bones, ligaments, and tendons will function differently due to physiological changes in addition to…