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02/22/2024

Did you know that Hippocrates invented the first foot scraper? These were used as scalpels to remove calluses and corns, terms he is credited with coining.

02/20/2024

Plantar fasciitis, or heel pain, is one of the most common foot problems. The pain occurs when the ligament that supports your arch and connects to your heel bone becomes inflamed or strained due to overuse or injury.

02/15/2024

One of the most common foot problems is a bunion, which occurs when a bump develops on the inside of the big toe over the metatarsal bone in your foot. While bunions are commonly hereditary, they can also result from shoe wear.

02/13/2024

Foot exercises, including Dorsiflexion, Plantar Flexion and one leg balances, are excellent post surgery exercises that will help to get you back on your feet. We're happy to show you stretches to do during your rehabilitation.

02/08/2024

Babies grow quickly, and so do their feet. Children's feet are half their adult length by one year of age; by age 12, it's up to 90 percent.

02/06/2024

Did you know that each foot contains over 250,000 sweat glands? If your feet are sweaty by the end of the day, invest in moisture wicking socks which can help to keep your feet dry and reduce risks for fungal infections.

02/01/2024

The symptoms of plantar fasciitis are: pain on the bottom of the heel, pain in the arch of the foot, pain that is usually worse in the morning and pain that increases over a period of months.

01/30/2024

While gaining in popularity, did you know that barefoot running can potentially destroy your feet? This is because the unprotected feet are subject to shock damage and other injury risks.

01/25/2024

If you’re having trouble with your feet, it’s vital to see your podiatrist as soon as possible. Because you use your feet all the time, it’s all too easy to make what would have been a simple, easy to treat problem into a much bigger one that will require far more extensive treatment.

01/23/2024

Super high heels can increase risks for heel pain, ankle sprains and the development of corns or bunions. If you like to wear high heels, try to stick with heels less than 2 inches in height and make sure the heels fit properly.

01/18/2024

Reflexology is an ancient art of applying pressure to certain parts of the foot in order to relieve stress throughout the body. Each part of the foot has a direct correlation with vital organs and section of the body.

01/16/2024

Walking barefoot in locker rooms is more than gross, it’s a bad idea that can lead to viruses, warts and fungal diseases. Thankfully, you can avoid the risk by wearing shower shoes, like flip flops, in locker rooms.

01/11/2024

We all know that our toenails grow more slowly than our fingernails, but did you know that toenials grow faster during summertime? And if you are a teen or pregnant, your toenails also grow more quickly.

01/09/2024

One of the best forms of preventative treatment for healthy feet and ankles is to schedule a routine wellness examination with your podiatrist. By catching problems early, your podiatrist can work to correct them before they have a chance to really negatively impact your life.

01/04/2024

Do you ever wear shoes without socks? This can create pressure on your feet in some shoes and that friction can lead to corns and calluses. Socks and shoes that fit properly could eliminate any future corns and calluses from developing.

01/02/2024

One common shoe sizing error people often make is sizing their shoes to the biggest toe – even when the biggest toe is not the longest toe. If your second toe is longer than the big toe, be sure to size your shoes to the length of the second toe.

12/28/2023

What are the dangers of wearing stiletto heels for too long? These types of shoes can actually cause the muscles in the backs of the leg to tighten up, which increases risks for shin splints. Tall stilettos in particular are responsible for a large amount of shin splint diagnoses.

12/26/2023

The first shoes were made of animal skins. How long ago were they invented? Thousands of years ago? How about five million years ago, during the Ice Age.

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