Diabetes is a serious disease that can damage many of your organs due to elevated blood sugar levels. More than 30 million Americans have diabetes.
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Many of us have foot problems, and we are grateful for our experienced podiatrists at PodiatryCare, PC and the Heel Pain Center who keep our feet healthy and happy!
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Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers and fathers-to-be out there! This week, we are focusing on men’s foot health to remind you how important it is to address any foot problems right away.
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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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Because arthritis is joint damage, your feet – each with 30 joints – are likely spots to experience the pain and stiffness of this disease.
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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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Whether the sudden, sharp pain of an injury or the persistent ache of a chronic condition, you don’t have to live with foot pain. With today’s modern diagnostic technology and innovative treatments, we can resolve your foot pain and get you back on the road to a healthy and active lifestyle.
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There may still be snow on the ground in many places in Connecticut, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t catch a toenail fungus. In fact, the conditions for fungal nail might be even better during cold weather when you are forced to wear closed shoes and heavy boots.
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Your feet get a workout every day with walking, working out and even just standing. And just like every other part of your body, your feet will benefit from regular stretching to ease tired muscles.
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You rely on your feet to take you places, stand in line, exercise, play sports and even dance. But did you know that your feet may also be an early warning system for heart disease?
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