Orthotics are specialized shoe inserts that are used to correct biomechanical foot issues and provide relief from symptoms such as foot pain. There are over-the-counter orthotics that you can find at your local pharmacy, and then there are custom … Read More
orthopedic care
Key Differences Between a Podiatrist and an Orthopedist
Given the overlaps in many medical specialties, it can be quite hard for someone with little or no medical background to know whom to see when they have a particular health concern.
This might be the case when you have … Read More
Can You Live with Foot Warts?
Foot warts also referred to as plantar warts, are small lesions that develop on the foot’s weight-bearing areas, such as the heels. Foot warts develop when a strain of the human papillomavirus (HPV) that causes foot warts enters a cut, … Read More
Could the Pain in My Big Toe Joint be Hallux Rigidus?
Why Do I Feel Pain at the Joint of My Big Toe?
Different Types of Heel Pain Treatment
How to Prevent Chronic Foot Pain
Did you know that an active person walks approximately 7,500 steps a day? So, if you live until 80, you will have walked over 2,000,000 steps in your lifetime.
Your feet are the foundation of your mobility and strength—they take … Read More
Treatment for Hammertoe
Common Sports Foot Injuries
Foot injuries are very common when playing sports. Some sports cause sudden injuries, such as soccer or football, while others cause overuse injuries, such as track and field. Regardless of the sport you play, your feet are susceptible to injury, … Read More
Four Tips for Choosing the Right Shoes for Your Child
All too often, when buying shoes for their children, many parents sacrifice essential features such as comfort and flexibility for the sake of fashion, failing to see that their children’s feet are growing and may have special footwear requirements.
At … Read More
