Haglund’s Deformity
As smart and as safe as we try to be, life is always filled with occasional bumps and bruises. Most of them are temporary annoyances that clear up in …
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High Arches in Feet
Feet come in all shapes and sizes, and that includes arch height. Most people have a more or less “normal” shape to their sole, while a sizeable minority have low …
Tarsal Coalition
Most young children have flat feet, at least the flexible kind in which arches flatten when standing but re-emerge when not bearing weight. This is normal—there are usually no …
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Information
You’ve probably heard of carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition that causes numbness, tingling, and other problems in your hand due to a pinched nerve in the carpal tunnel of …
Walking differently: Intoeing and out-toeing.
Learning to walk is a huge milestone in every child’s life. Parents cheer on children as they discover how to balance and figure out how to use their feet. …
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Ever found yourself in a 1-lane squeeze on a city highway, right during rush hour? Hopefully you didn’t have any critical appointments to make! Your circulatory system acts as a sort …
An Achilles Tendon Tear May Sideline You, but a Surgical Repair Can Get You on the Road to Recovery
Do you remember the Greek myth about the warrior Achilles? According to the myth, Achilles’ mother dipped him in the River Styx to make him immune to all wounds. …
If You Are Diabetic and Discover a Foot Ulcer, Run Don’t Walk to Your Podiatrist’s Office
Imagine that you have just gotten home from work. It’s been a long day, and you’ve spent the entirety of it on your feet. You knew it probably wasn’t …
Don’t Fall Victim to Fallen Arches—Your Podiatrist Can Help You Find Relief With Solutions From Simple to Surgery
The phrase “fallen arches” might conjure up all sorts of images. After all, the world is full of famous arches, and it is easy enough to imagine them falling. …
If You Having Been Wearing Flip-Flops, It’s Time to Flip the Script to Prevent Heel Pain and Other Problems
When you hear that someone is a flip-flopper, what comes to mind? When you accuse someone of being a flip-flopper, you are probably suggesting that they can’t make up …
