Florida Family Podiatry

02/26/2026

What Are Orthotics?
Orthotics are devices you can wear to relieve pain associated with various foot and ankle conditions. Depending on your condition, your podiatrist may recommend a custom device. While these prescription options are more expensive them store-bought kinds, they provide better cushioning and support for your foot.

Learn about the different types and tips.

Orthotics are devices you can wear to relieve pain associated with various foot and ankle conditions. Learn about the different types and tips.

02/14/2026

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02/05/2026

What Is Achilles Tendinitis?
Your Achilles tendon connects your heel bone to your calf. If it’s overly stressed, you can get Achilles tendinitis, the main cause of Achilles tendon pain. If untreated, it can lead to an Achilles tendon rupture. Achilles tendinitis treatment includes rest, physical therapy and supportive shoes. You may need surgery if the symptoms don’t go away.

Learn more about the signs and treatment options...

Achilles tendinitis is inflammation of your Achilles tendon. Learn more about the signs and treatment options.

01/31/2026

6 Reasons High Heels Are Bad For Your Health:
Even if you can manage in Manolos and catwalk in Choos, the negative effects of fashionable footwear may outweigh the style points. High heels and pointy-toed shoes can cause long-term damage to feet and ankles.

Learn why heels can be a problem, and the best kind of footwear for healthy feet... https://bit.ly/3NRqKo0

01/26/2026

Protecting Your Feet When You Have Diabetes:
Diabetes can cause damage that you might miss. Learn how to protect and check your feet.

Diabetes can cause damage that you might miss. Learn how to protect and check your feet.

01/16/2026

Bunions: Causes, symptoms, and treatment...
Bunions are a symptom of a progressive bone disorder. They appear as a bony bump at the base of the big toe joint. Pain, numbness, and redness might occur. Causes include injury, rheumatoid arthritis, and uneven weight bearing.

Let's learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment for bunions...

Bunions are bony bumps that develop at the base of the big toe joint. Pain, numbness, and redness might occur. They are more common in adults but also occur in adolescents. Causes include injury, rheumatoid arthritis, and uneven weight bearing. They may be genetic. Home remedies and surgery are poss...

01/10/2026

Athlete's foot: Symptoms, causes, and treatments...
Athlete's foot is a fungal infection that thrives in warm, moist areas, particularly between the toes. It usually causes white patches of skin that may be flaky, itchy, and cracked, which can be painful.

Read about causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention...

Athlete's foot is a fungal infection that thrives in warm, moist areas, particularly between the toes. Read about causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

01/01/2026

12/14/2025

Causes of Foot Pain:
From fallen arches to calluses to sesamoids and beyond, take a comprehensive look at the causes and treatment of foot pain...

From fallen arches to calluses to sesamoids and beyond, take a comprehensive look at the causes and treatment of foot pain.

12/08/2025

Achilles tendinitis: Symptoms & Causes Explained...
Achilles tendinitis is an injury of the Achilles tendon that can be caused by using it too much or too hard without enough rest, called overuse. Achilles tendinitis can make it hard to use the affected foot. The area also might be tender or stiff, especially in the morning.

Learn more here about the Achilles tendinitis...

This injury most often occurs in runners and in middle-aged people who play sports only on weekends.

11/27/2025

So thankful for our wonderful patients! Wishing you all a blessed and bountiful Thanksgiving.