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tips for improving the comfort of your feet

I used to have problems with my feet, but have since worked with a podiatrist to find ways to improve the way that they feel. Did you know that some people cannot just go out and buy a pair of shoes from the shoe store and have them support their feet the way that they need to? I am one of those people. I have to wear specially formed inserts to avoid the dreadful pain that I used to experience. Go to my blog to find the tips that my podiatrist has shared with me to help lessen the pain I feel in my feet.

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3 Things You Need To Know About Foot Drop

Posted on 2 September 2015

Foot drop is a type of gait abnormality that can make it hard for you to walk. Here are three things you need to know about this foot problem. What are the symptoms of foot drop? If you have foot drop, you'll find it hard to lift the front of your foot. Usually, only one foot is affected, but both of your feet can experience foot drop. When you walk, your toes and the ball of your foot may drag on the ground. [Read More]

When Your Child Has an Ingrown Toenail: Treatment Steps

Posted on 4 August 2015

Does your little one have redness and tenderness around his or her toenail? Does it look like the toenail is becoming buried in skin on one or both sides? Chances are, your child has an ingrown toenail. Follow the steps below to treat this condition properly. Step 1: Evaluate the severity. You can usually attempt to treat mildly ingrown toenails at home, but if your child has any of the following symptoms, you'll want to call a podiatrist or physician. [Read More]

Important Information About Your Bunions And Your Ankle Doctor

Posted on 24 July 2015

If you have flat feet or low arches, you should know that you are at increased risk of developing bunions. Unfortunately, bunions are often wrongly thought of as a minor problem. The truth is that bunions are a serious and painful problem that often require care from a foot and ankle doctor to effectively treat. How Can You Identify A Bunion? The bunion is easy to identify because it is a noticeable deformation that shows up at the bottom of the big toe. [Read More]

Happy Feet, Happy Life: Four Warning Signs You Need To See A Podiatrist

Posted on 24 June 2015

Pain in the feet is something that everyone experiences at one point in his or her lifetime. Most of the time, the aches and pain go away by themselves. However, sometimes the pain may continue or worsen. So how do you know the difference between needing rest and needing a podiatrist? Here are four telltale signs: 1. Pain In Your Heel Heel pain can be blamed on a lot of things: shoes, improper gait, and exercise to name a few. [Read More]