A podiatrist is a medical specialist who can help with problems of the feet or lower legs. Podiatrists treat injuries as well as deformities, skin problems and complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes.
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With the holiday season here, it’s time for all kinds of gatherings ranging from work parties to family get-togethers and sophisticated cocktail parties.
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However, those with diabetes must be attentive to facility cleanliness and nail technician proficiency to avoid a dangerous infection. Because your blood flow is reduced, even a tiny nick or cut may easily get infected. And if you have nerve damage called neuropathy.
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Diabetes is a serious disease that affects your whole body. The excess sugar in your bloodstream can result in nerve damage, kidney damage, eye and skin problems and foot damage such as wounds and ulcers.
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At PodiatryCare, PC and the Heel Pain Center, we invest in our patients. We invest in them by equipping our offices with state-of-the-art technology.
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September is Fall Prevention Month and a great time to learn how to reduce the risk of injury from a fall. Many falls result in foot and ankle injuries including fractures, ankle sprains, tendon injuries, and dislocations.
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Are you and your family getting enough fruits and vegetables in your daily diets? Fresh fruits and veggies are packed with important nutrients like iron, calcium, magnesium and fiber that help build muscle and bone.
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Your arches have key jobs to do as you go about your daily life. Arches help with movement propulsion and weight-bearing. They bring stability as well as flexibility to your foot.
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Connecticut schools will soon be back in session and those yellow school buses will be a familiar sight on our roads. Are your children ready for school?
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Do you ever feel like there is a pebble in your shoe, or that your sock is folded under the ball of your foot? If you don’t find anything in your shoe, you may have Morton’s neuroma.
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Gout is a form of arthritis and, when it flares up, you will experience a sudden and severe burning pain in a joint. The pain may be accompanied by swelling and tenderness.
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There’s one fact on which children, their parents, and podiatrists agree – they need their feet to be healthy and pain-free to enjoy activities and prevent injuries.
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After all, these sandals are inexpensive and quick to grab when heading out in the morning. Today’s versions can be very fashionable, with jewels, embroidery, bows and other fancy trimmings.
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If you still mow your own lawn, you may be in the minority – but good for you! Whether you take care of your own lawn or if you are a professional landscaper, it’s important to be aware of the dangers inherent in operating a power lawnmower.
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Although cumulative ultraviolet (UV) sun damage causes many types of cancers, other factors may result in cancer too. These include chemical burns and pollutants as well as viral infections like human papillomavirus (HPV).
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One of the latest spring shoe trends is a floss heel. This wispy shoe has little support for your foot and the flimsy heel, at 2 ½ inches, is much too high for daily wear.
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If you have custom-fitted orthotics as prescribed by your podiatrist, you know that these unique shoe inserts have become an important part of your foot health. As such, you want to take good care of your orthotics and continue to use them for many years.
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Travel season is about to step into high gear, beginning with one of the most traveled weekends of the year – Memorial Day. Once again, AAA estimates record numbers of travelers will be taking advantage of this 3-day weekend.
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April is a busy month! Not only is it Foot Health Awareness Month, which we commemorated with blogs on How To Examine Your Feet and When To Visit the Podiatrist, but this month we also recognize National Youth Sports Safety Month.
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Unlike other breaks where the bone splits right through, a stress fracture is a tiny crack in the bone.
Stress fractures are caused by repetitive force such as from overuse. Tennis players are prone to these injuries because of the stress from repeated running and jumping. Track and field athletes may suffer from stress fractures.
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