What is subtalar joint arthritis and how to reduce my chances of joint fusion?
The subtalar joint is the most complicated joint of the foot. This can lead to subtalar joint arthritis and the pain can significantly reduce your mobility. We will explain how…
Plantar Fibroma? Consider A New Non-Surgical Treatment for Plantar Fibromatosis
Are you considering plantar fibroma surgery? Fibromas are a benign growth of fibrous tissue that can develop in various parts of the body. Fibroma is classified as a hyperproliferation of…
Nerve Damage From COVID Vaccine – Could This Be Causing Your Neuropathy?
We have been seeing more and more glimpses of normality now that the world is coming out of the COVID pandemic, but those of us in the healthcare community are…
How to stretch your Achilles tendon while sitting and when not too!
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in our body and can be prone to injury. A lot of stress is placed on the tendon as it is responsible to…
If you’re a senior, what you should know about elderly foot care. 8 tips!
Eight Elderly Foot Care Tips Your feet are complicated. They are comprised of one-fourth of all the bones in your body. The demand that we put on them throughout a…
What You Should Know About Toddlers and Children’s Foot Growth!
Your feet are an important part of the human body. They allow you to walk, run, and jump.
Laser fungal toenail removal! Is it really effective as a long term treatment option?
Podiatrists Recommend Laser Removal as the best treatment option! Fungal nails and onychomycotic nails are a common concern, and impact more than 20 percent of people overall. They are common…
Medicine is missing the boat in detecting prediabetic neuropathy. What can you do?
Diabetes is becoming more common worldwide. It is known that the number of people with diabetes is soaring. Countries where diabetes used to be rare such as China are seeing…
Do You Have Feet Neuropathy Symptoms? There Is Hope To Reverse The Symptoms!
If you visit a peripheral nerve surgeon, many will notice that we take the time to do a very thorough lower extremity examination. Most doctors are poorly trained in the evaluation of the lower extremity peripheral nervous system.
What You Need to Know If You’ve Been Told You Have Idiopathic Neuropathy?
Idiopathic Neuropathy Idiopathic neuropathy has similar symptoms to diabetic neuropathy. However, the word idiopathic means that there is no known cause. The sensory nerves can be affected, causing burning, numbness…
Jumpy Leg Syndrome Is Irreversible Right? Wrong! Learn Why It’s Reversible!
Jumpy leg syndrome is often referred to as Restless legs Syndrome or Willis Ekbom Disease. It afflicts approximately 10 percent of the entire population. It is also thought to run…
Is Your Painful Nail a Toenail Staph Infection? What You Should Know!
Ingrown nails are one of the most common problems that podiatrists treat. Oftentimes not only is the nail hurting, but there can be a toenail staph infection accompanying the problem….