Getting Help With My Feet

Posted on: 14 November 2018

Ankle replacement surgery can be necessary when you are dealing with injuries and pain that do not go away with physical therapy, medications, and other non-invasive treatments. Keep in mind once you have your surgery, you will be on your way to a more comfortable life with your replacement ankle. To help you after your surgery, here are some recommendations to make your recovery and healing process much improved. Set Up Your Recovery Area [Read More]

Posted on: 27 August 2018

As you probably know, bunions are those large, painful, and unsightly deformities at the bases of your big toes. They almost always require orthopedic shoes and corrective toe splints from a podiatrist before you can be relieved of the pain they cause. In extreme cases, the podiatrist will schedule you for surgery and "shave" the excess bone growth of the bunions prior to prescribing other corrective treatments. Then there are bunionettes. [Read More]

Posted on: 28 May 2018

It is a shock to the system when you are told for the first time that you have diabetes. Here is a disease that you will have to monitor the rest of your life, take medication or insulin for, and have to watch your diet very carefully. On top of that, your general or family physician will refer you to a podiatrist for diabetic foot care. If that seems confusing to you, here are the top three reasons why you need a special doctor to care for your feet when you have diabetes: [Read More]

Posted on: 5 January 2017

Do you have an active child who participates in sports? If so, it is important that you look out for their well being. This is because some children are prone to overuse injuries as a result of feeling pressured to perform. Many of these injuries affect the ankles and feet, Some children may even attempt to hide pain due to fearing that they will not be able to participate in competitions and practices. [Read More]