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Foot Care for Seniors

Summer Time Tips for Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy: Enjoying the Season Safely

Summer Time Tips for Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy: Enjoying the Season Safely

With the arrival of summer, it's time to soak up the sun and enjoy outdoor activities. However, for individuals living with peripheral neuropathy, the summer heat and potential hazards can pose unique challenges.  Here are some essential tips to help patients with peripheral neuropathy make the most of the summer season while keeping their feet safe and comfortable.

Learn about Arthritis of the Foot during Arthritis Awareness Month

Learn about Arthritis of the Foot during Arthritis Awareness Month

Arthritis is inflammation of a joint. Let’s take inventory: Your feet each have 30 joints, including 3 in each of the toes. Add to that your 3 ankle joints and that is a lot of locations for arthritis to set in.

The Diabetic and the Podiatrist

The Diabetic and the Podiatrist

If diabetes is an issue mostly affecting the normal function of the pancreas, either through insulin resistance or the inability to naturally produce insulin in the body, how does diabetes pertain to a podiatrist?