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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Direct Care Podiatry
How to Optimize Your Fungal Nail Treatment
How Does Laser Therapy Work for Pain?
A little more than half the patients we see come to the office with pain, pain in the ball of the foot from a neuroma, heel pain, ankle pain, arthritis, and tendonitis. Laser therapy in conjunction with taping, shoe recommendations, stretching and orthotics works fantastic for these conditions. But how does it work?
Shockwave Therapy Helps Alleviate Foot Pain!
About Neuropathy: Myth or Reality?
9 Foot Care Tips for Those with Diabetes
Diabetes can hit your feet pretty hard. When blood flow is reduced due to excess glucose in the bloodstream, the ability of your body to heal any damage in the feet may be impaired.
Diabetes: The Heart Connection
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.
Pain in the Ball of Your Foot May Be a Neuroma
If you have pain in the ball of your foot – kind of like when you have a pebble in your shoe, or when you sock is bunched up under your toes – then you may have Morton’s neuroma.
When Should You Call a Podiatrist for Help?
After a foot injury, or if you have had foot, toe or heel pain for a while but you haven’t done anything about it, you may be hesitant to seek the help of a podiatrist.
Neurogenx Therapy Can Relieve Your Neuropathy Symptoms
Celebrate Father’s Day by Learning About Men’s Foot Health
Learn about Arthritis of the Foot during Arthritis Awareness Month
Crazy about Trendy Spring Shoes? – Avoid Floss Heels
If you follow shoe trends – or maybe that special lady in your life does – you probably have heard of the new floss heels. A floss heel – named for the dental product because their straps are so wispy – has virtually no supportive structure for the foot, even with a thin ankle strap. The heel is flimsy and, at 2 ½ inches, is a little too high for daily wear.
Get Treatment for Ingrown Toenails Promptly
Do you have pain in one or more toenails? Does it look red and swollen? Is it uncomfortable or even painful when you put on shoes? If you answered “Yes” to one or more of these questions, you may have an ingrown toenail.
The Scoop on Cold Laser Therapy
Getting Fit For A Cause!
Our Top Tips for Swollen Feet
Keeping Your Toes In Top Shape
It’s common for people to not always consider a problem before it personally affects them. One foot issue, in particular, that isn’t often considered until it’s already a problem is foot fungus.