Peripheral artery disease (PAD) can compromise the blood circulation in your arms and legs due to plaque buildup in the artery walls. The condition often causes severe leg pain and other debilitating symptoms, because the arteries carry blood from the … Read More
Podiatry
Common Causes of Arch Pain
Our foot arches serve a quietly important role in standing, walking, jumping, and running. The arch in the foot supports your posture and facilitates proper gait.
Because you use your feet so often throughout the day, your foot arches are … Read More
How to Prevent Bunions
Treatments for Heel Spurs
A heel spur is a bony growth that usually forms when the plantar fascia – which is the thick band of tissue that connects your heel to your toes – separates from the heel bone and therefore causes inflammation, as … Read More
Does Obesity Play a Factor in Your Foot Pain?
Obesity refers to being significantly overweight than what is recommended based on your height. A person is considered obese when they have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 and more. Although obesity is linked to many diseases, such as … Read More
Visiting a Podiatrist for the first time – 10 things you should ask
When choosing a podiatrist for your foot care, you should take many things into consideration. There are many things you should know before finalizing who will be your podiatrist. Here are 10 things you should ask when consulting with a … Read More
Benefits of Telehealth Podiatry Appointments
Telehealth appointments and podiatry may not seem to go hand in hand at the surface, but the truth is, they are perfectly matched. Advances in telehealth technology have made it possible to see your doctor wherever you may be. Podiatric … Read More
What Can a Foot Doctor Treat?
A podiatrist is a foot doctor who specializes in conditions, injuries, and disorders of the feet and ankles. They have the education and medical training needed to evaluate, diagnose, and treat problems with the foot and ankle.
What Is Pedalign?
Orthotics are shoe inserts that are used by many people to help with foot-related symptoms. There are many orthotics that are mass-produced. These are most often available in drug stores and department stores. However, many patients don’t really benefit from … Read More
Do I need a podiatrist or an orthopedist?
A lot of people are not clear on the difference between a podiatrist and an orthopedist. Both are specialist physicians, but there are differences in what exactly they do. If you are confused on which one you need to see, … Read More
