Salem Foot Care

Salem Foot Care Salem Foot Care is a bustling rural practice that gives high quality foot and ankle care to all their patients.

Athlete’s foot is a common fungal skin infection that affects the feet and thrives in warm and moist environments. It of...
02/17/2026

Athlete’s foot is a common fungal skin infection that affects the feet and thrives in warm and moist environments. It often develops between the toes and can cause itching, redness, scaling, and burning discomfort. Swimmers are especially at risk because fungi spread easily in pools, locker rooms,...

Read more: https://www.salemfootcare.com/blog/athletes-foot-risks-for-swimmers

Non-injury foot pain refers to discomfort that develops without a clear cause and can appear suddenly during daily activ...
02/10/2026

Non-injury foot pain refers to discomfort that develops without a clear cause and can appear suddenly during daily activities or even at rest. This type of foot pain may feel sharp, burning, aching, or electric in nature. Common causes include inflammation of soft tissues like the plantar fascia or...

Read more: https://www.salemfootcare.com/blog/non-injury-causes-of-foot-pain

A high ankle sprain is an injury to the ligaments that connect the lower leg bones above the ankle joint, and help stabi...
02/03/2026

A high ankle sprain is an injury to the ligaments that connect the lower leg bones above the ankle joint, and help stabilize the ankle during movement. These injuries are described as mild, moderate, or severe based on ligament damage and joint stability. High ankle sprains often occur from sudden...

Read more: https://www.salemfootcare.com/blog/high-ankle-sprain-explained

❄️ Weather Closure Notice ❄️Due to inclement weather, our office will be CLOSED MONDAY (February 2nd, 2026) for the safe...
02/02/2026

❄️ Weather Closure Notice ❄️

Due to inclement weather, our office will be CLOSED MONDAY (February 2nd, 2026) for the safety of our patients and staff.

Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe.

Preventing falls is an important part of protecting mobility and independence for older adults, and foot health plays a ...
01/27/2026

Preventing falls is an important part of protecting mobility and independence for older adults, and foot health plays a direct role in balance and stability. Painful feet, stiff ankles, weak calf muscles, reduced sensation from nerve damage, and deformities like bunions or curled toes can make...

Read more: https://www.salemfootcare.com/blog/footwear-plays-a-role-in-preventing-falls

Morton's neuroma is a painful foot condition that involves thickening and irritation of a nerve that runs between the me...
01/20/2026

Morton's neuroma is a painful foot condition that involves thickening and irritation of a nerve that runs between the metatarsal bones at the base of the toes. It is commonly caused by compression of the nerve, which disrupts normal sensation between the ends of the metatarsals. Wearing tight...

Read more: https://www.salemfootcare.com/blog/what-is-mortons-neuroma-3

Athlete’s foot is a common fungal skin infection that affects the feet, particularly the areas between the toes and the ...
01/06/2026

Athlete’s foot is a common fungal skin infection that affects the feet, particularly the areas between the toes and the soles. It develops when fungi thrive in warm and moist environments, leading to irritation of the skin. Symptoms often include itching, burning, redness, peeling, and occasional...

Read more: https://www.salemfootcare.com/blog/athletes-foot-and-podiatric-treatment-options

Overlapping toes develop when one toe lies over or under a neighboring one. This may be due to inherited foot shape, cro...
12/30/2025

Overlapping toes develop when one toe lies over or under a neighboring one. This may be due to inherited foot shape, crowding from shoes that are too tight, or changes in how the foot moves when walking. A longer second toe, flat feet, high arches, or a bunion can shift pressure across the forefoot...

Read more: https://www.salemfootcare.com/blog/causes-of-overlapping-toes

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1505 River Street
Wilkesboro, NC
28697

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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Salem Foot Care

Salem Foot Care is a bustling rural practice that gives high quality foot and ankle care to all their patients. Serving the communities in and around Wilkesboro, NC, podiatrists Scott A. Matthews, DPM, MD, and Walter J. Falardeau III, DPM, are both certified podiatrists and expert foot surgeons. They treat a variety of conditions such as bunions, hammertoes, ingrown toenails, toenail fungus, and diabetic foot care.

Salem Foot Care accepts most insurance plans and welcomes new patients. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, call today! (336) 667-2015