Family Foot Centre: Monique Mitchell, DPM

03/03/2026

Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, reduces blood flow to the lower limbs, limiting the oxygen and nutrients needed to keep skin healthy. In the feet and ankles, this often leads to dryness, thinning, and increased sensitivity. Skin may appear shiny, pale, or cool to the touch, and hair growth can...

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24/02/2026

Foot fungus, or onychomycosis, is a common infection caused by fungal organisms that thrive in warm and moist environments. It can affect the skin of the feet as well as the toenails. Athlete’s foot often causes itching, redness, peeling, and crack

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20/02/2026

Do you work on your feet all day and find your feet in pain? Don't go to work in pain each day. Your foot pain can be treated, and we can help.

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17/02/2026

Foot and ankle biomechanics play a vital role in the efficiency of walking and running. Proper movement of the hindfoot allows shock absorption and alignment at initial contact, while the midfoot provides stability and adapts to surface changes. The

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13/02/2026

10/02/2026

Total ankle replacement is a surgical option designed to relieve pain and restore motion in people with severe ankle arthritis. Not everyone qualifies for this procedure. Ideal candidates usually have advanced joint damage that has not improved with

Read more: https://www.familyfootcentre.com/blog/who-may-be-a-candidate-for-ankle-joint-replacement

10/02/2026

Get ready Get ready. Our next Feet4Life meeting is this Thursday evening via zoom at 7pm. Nurse Vashti Saunders is our guest and she will be discussing the basics of foot care. Healthy Feet is the foundation of A healthy Life!. She will cover basic foot care at home what you can do and when to go to a traditional salon and when to get a medical pedicure. How should get a medical pedicure and much much more. please share and see you there.

03/02/2026

Ankle pain can quietly interfere with daily life, whether it starts as swelling after a long walk or stiffness that greets you first thing in the morning. The ankle may appear puffy, warm, or mildly red, and it can feel sore, tight, or unstable when

Read more: https://www.familyfootcentre.com/blog/stepping-through-the-ache

27/01/2026

Following an ankle fracture, balance can remain altered even once the bone has healed. Time spent in a cast or boot often leads to muscle weakness and reduced joint awareness, which can affect how the body stays upright. Evaluation looks at how weigh

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20/01/2026

Arthritis in the feet can begin with subtle changes that affect walking. Early signs of arthritis include joint pain in the toes or ankles, swelling, stiffness, and reduced range of motion when standing or walking. Osteoarthritis in the feet often le

Read more: https://www.familyfootcentre.com/blog/early-warning-signs-of-arthritis

16/01/2026

If you're suffering from an ankle fracture, professional attention shouldn't wait. Fractures may worsen over time and can make completing everyday activities incredibly difficult. See your specialist for treatment and guidance through the healing pro

Read more: https://www.familyfootcentre.com/blog/ankle-fracture-don-t-wait-for-treatment

15/01/2026

We are ready. We are about to start our first Feet4L meeting for 2026. Our guest speaker is Dr Shanika Hill and we will be discussing Diabetic Limb Salvage..... Saving Limbs and Saving Lives. You don't want to miss this. Invite a friend, loved on or even an enemy. See you soon. We start at 7pm