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LIGHTHOUSE FOOT & ANKLE CENTER

Welcome
Our Team
What We Do
our podiatry services
BUNIONS - HAMMERTOES
cold laser therapy
Custom Orthotics
DIABETIC FOOT - WOUND CARE
heel pain - runner's injury
FOOT & ANKLE PAIN - Sports Injuries
NEUROGENX
TOENAIL & SKIN CARE
PATIENT INFO
PATIENT PORTAL
News
Blog
Contact
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Podiatry Blog

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
October 4, 2018
Common Foot Conditions

Life Hacks for Ankle Injuries

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
October 4, 2018
Common Foot Conditions
Life Hacks for Ankle Injuries

Ankle fatigue is no joke. There is no one better suited to understand your struggle with ankle discomfort than a podiatrist like Dr. Michele Kurlanski.

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
September 28, 2018
Diabetic Foot Care, Foot Care for Seniors, Common Foot Conditions

A New Take On Nerve Pain

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
September 28, 2018
Diabetic Foot Care, Foot Care for Seniors, Common Foot Conditions
A New Take On Nerve Pain

An innovative medical procedure called Neurogenx, proudly offered as a treatment option at Lighthouse Foot and Ankle Center, offers relief for those suffering from nerve pain.

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
September 20, 2018
Common Foot Conditions

Handling Hammertoe (Like A Pro)

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
September 20, 2018
Common Foot Conditions
Handling Hammertoe (Like A Pro)

This is commonly known as “hammertoe,” a condition where the muscles within the affected toe begin to weaken and cause digital contracture, i.e. abnormal tightening, which results in the physical deformity of the toe.

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
September 14, 2018
Common Foot Conditions, Diabetic Foot Care

Tips for Tingling Toes

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
September 14, 2018
Common Foot Conditions, Diabetic Foot Care
Tips for Tingling Toes

There are many reasons you might experience a tingling sensation in your toes, ranging from diabetes to simply being cold.

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
September 7, 2018
Proper Foot Care

The Way You Lace Makes A Difference

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
September 7, 2018
Proper Foot Care
The Way You Lace Makes A Difference

Here’s something you might find a bit mindblowing: the way you lace your shoes can impact your experience wearing them.

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
August 31, 2018
Common Foot Conditions

How To Help Hammertoes

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
August 31, 2018
Common Foot Conditions
How To Help Hammertoes

Cases of hammertoe that have been left untreated can lead to impaired or complete immobility of the toes, resulting in not being able to flex or extend the toes at all.

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
August 23, 2018
Common Foot Conditions

The Orthotic Movement

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
August 23, 2018
Common Foot Conditions
The Orthotic Movement

For almost everyone with foot and ankle problems, orthotics are the way to go! Orthotics are a biomechanical medical devices designed exclusively to the shape and form of your feet.

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
August 17, 2018
Proper Foot Care, Common Foot Conditions

Pros & Cons of Pedicures

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
August 17, 2018
Proper Foot Care, Common Foot Conditions
Pros & Cons of Pedicures

There are many pros and cons to getting a pedicure, but you will be pleasantly surprised to find out that a majority of the cons can be avoided with some simple tips. 

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
August 10, 2018
Proper Foot Care, Common Foot Conditions

Tips To Avoid Surgery

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
August 10, 2018
Proper Foot Care, Common Foot Conditions
Tips To Avoid Surgery

Surgery isn’t your only option and Dr. Kurlanski is here to take the pressure off of your decision-making process!

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
August 3, 2018
Common Foot Conditions

3 Tips For Ingrown Toenails

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
August 3, 2018
Common Foot Conditions
3 Tips For Ingrown Toenails

An ingrown toenail happens when the nail on our toe begins to grow inward and can actually puncture back into our own skin, causing a painful wound that can wind up infected.

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
July 26, 2018
Common Foot Conditions, Foot Care for Seniors

Are You Arthritis Aware?

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
July 26, 2018
Common Foot Conditions, Foot Care for Seniors
Are You Arthritis Aware?

Arthritis is classified as the painful inflammation and stiffness of our joints, causing many well-known symptoms.

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
July 20, 2018
Common Foot Conditions

Don’t Overlook These Symptoms!

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
July 20, 2018
Common Foot Conditions
Don’t Overlook These Symptoms!

Of all the different kinds of ways our feet and ankles can experience aches and pains, some experiences are perceived as more of a concern than others.

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
July 13, 2018
Common Foot Conditions

A New Generation of Relief

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
July 13, 2018
Common Foot Conditions
A New Generation of Relief

If you haven’t been to see your podiatrist in a long time, you’re probably out of the loop when it comes to the newest generation of treatment for common podiatry issues. We can help get you all caught up!

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
June 29, 2018
Heel Pain

What A Pain In The Heel!

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
June 29, 2018
Heel Pain
What A Pain In The Heel!

Even though plantar fasciitis affects nearly 1 out of every 10 people, most of us have no clue that our foot pain might be signalling plantar fasciitis.

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
June 27, 2018
Proper Foot Care

Pros & Cons of Standing Desks

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
June 27, 2018
Proper Foot Care
Pros & Cons of Standing Desks

You’ve seen it everywhere in the news and heard all the rage about the health benefits of a standing desk, but how do you really know if a standing desk is right for you?

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
June 22, 2018
Diabetic Foot Care, Proper Foot Care

Are Your Feet In Great Hands?

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
June 22, 2018
Diabetic Foot Care, Proper Foot Care
Are Your Feet In Great Hands?

You rely on your feet to carry you through the day, so it’s important to return the favor and give your feet the quality care they deserve from the appropriate medical professional - a podiatrist! 

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Lighthouse Foot and Ankle Center, PC
23 Spring St. Suite B
Scarborough, ME 04074
FAX: (207) 774-0063

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