Many people equate the chances of getting skin cancer with excessive sun exposure. Since your feet don’t usually get much sun, you might think that you don’t have to worry about getting skin cancer on your feet. However, this is a misconception. In fact, many advanced cases of skin cancer are found on the feet […]
Many people tend to take their poor feet for granted until a nagging foot or ankle injury or other problem finally gets them to visit their foot doctor. A better strategy would be to have regular visits with your podiatrist to evaluate potential issues before they worsen and require more aggressive treatment or even […]
While many people believe that since their feet don’t get much sun that tumors are less likely to grow on them, they are mistaken. Skin spots and growths on your feet and ankles that look like other conditions (such as moles, warts, and fungal nail infections) could actually be cancer in disguise, so having regular […]
You may not realize just how important your big toe is for doing everyday things like standing and walking until you experience a painful big toe problem like bunion complications. There are many other possible causes of pain in the big toe that have similar symptoms and the conditions can be hard to tell apart […]
The average active individual actually takes over three thousand steps per day which adds up to an enormous amount of stress and pressure. While your feet and ankles are designed to take a lot of abuse, you can help keep them fit and strong with physical therapy exercises, proper footwear, and cleanliness. 4 great tips […]
Since young children are not entirely capable of relaying the message that they are having foot or ankle problems, you need to pay attention to their movements and behaviors. If your child is limping, tiptoeing, or foot dragging, you should make an appointment to see your foot doctor to make sure it isn’t anything serious. […]
The color and texture of your toenails can be a warning sign of systemic problems such as nutritional deficiencies, systemic diseases like diabetes or peripheral artery disease, and bacterial and fungal toenail infections. Since the indications of a variety of health problems often show up in your hands, feet, and ankles first, monitoring the condition […]
Taking proper care of your feet is a fabulous way to improve your overall health and to avoid foot and ankle injuries. In fact, taking good care of your feet will have the added benefits of keeping your knees, hips, and back in tiptop shape as well. 4 tips to keep your feet happy and […]
You are minding your own business, sleeping peacefully when all of a sudden you wake with intense pain. Your foot is throbbing and you don’t know why. The ache is so painful that you can’t do much else but lay there waiting for it to pass. What is this pain? It could be a serious […]
You just got a job at a production plant. You are very excited and ready to take on your new career. Soon you get an email from your new employer informing you that you must get a pair of safety shoes before coming into work. A quick google search shows you that there are thousands […]
