Maximize your running shoes' lifespan with expert tips! Rotate pairs, vary surfaces, store properly, clean regularly & know when to retire them. Keep running strong!
Confused about heel pain? Learn the differences between plantar fasciitis and a plantar fascial tear. Expert insights and treatment options await.
Discover the surprising causes behind nail discoloration and their implications for foot health. Unveil mysteries with expert insights. Call us for nail health concerns.
Run pain-free! Explore effective treatments for plantar fasciitis in runners. From rest and stretching to shockwave therapy, regain your stride with expert tips.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Having diabetes along with heel pain can be challenging to treat. Heel pain, which can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. Heel pain in diabetics can stem from various causes, and understanding these factors is crucial for effective management and relief.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. According to the CDC website, more than 37 million people in the United States have diabetes, and 1 in 5 of them don’t know they have it. 96 million US adults - over a third - have prediabetes, and more than 8 in 10 of them don’t know they have it. Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States and may be underreported.
There is a link between diabetes and heart disease too. The theme of this year’s National Diabetes Month in November is “Take Diabetes to Heart” to focus on the link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Diabetes is a serious disease that can affect your whole body – including your feet. It’s important to understand diabetes and its complications…
Switching back to closed-toe shoes when you have been wearing sandals all summer may not be easy, but if you notice toe pain in your new routine, then you may have an ingrown toenail.
Out of the 30 million Americans with diabetes, one-fourth of them are not yet diagnosed and don’t know that they have this disease.
There are a handful of foot and ankle conditions that are easier than others to self-diagnose before having a podiatrist professionally diagnose it for you.
When we have a disease like diabetes, we are at risk of developing other conditions and diseases that can stem from diabetes. The most commonly known condition associated with diabetes is called diabetic neuropathy, or the occurrence of neuropathy in a patient with diabetes.
Lighthouse Foot and Ankle Center, PC
23 Spring St. Suite B
Scarborough, ME 04074
FAX: (207) 774-0063
You may call our office directly during normal business hours or contact us via the patient portal.
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Monday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM Friday Orthotic casting appointments only
Closed daily for lunch
between 12pm - 1pm
