Custom foot orthotics is a prescription-grade custom device that helps support your feet. They are made by creating an impression of your feet, whether with a foam box, Plasters or a slipper cast. The impressions are made with precision. Our staff members have many years of experience creating an impression of your feet. The impression […]
The heart is responsible for pumping blood throughout the human body. Blood carries oxygen, nutrients, and essential compounds to the tissues, organs, brain, and all other vital parts of the body so each part can function efficiently and normally. Poor circulation of blood (along with the nutrients and oxygen it carries) can lead to a […]
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common complaints of the foot and ankle. It has been reported to account for 15% of all adult foot complaints requiring professional care, and is prevalent among both active and non-active populations. Plantar fasciitis has been estimated to affect approximately two million Americans per year, and may affect […]
Podiatry is a specialty focused on the treatment of conditions of the ankle and foot. It is a branch of medicine dealing almost exclusively with the foot and ankle. Podiatry includes the treatment of minor ailments, for instance, ingrown toenails, but can also include surgeries ranging from elective procedures, such as bunions and hammertoes, to […]
What is a bunion? A bunion is a foot deformity where you develop a bony bump at the base of the big toe. The big toe may start pointing towards the 2nd toe. What causes a bunion? Improper shoewear such as tight or narrow shoes. Genetics. Biomechanical imbalance. Arthritis. History of trauma.. just to name […]
Before undergoing this procedure, it is important that you understand its pros and cons. While being a relatively straightforward process, its complications may lead to life-threatening consequences. Bunions affect up to 25% of adults within the ages of 18 and 65 and 36% of individuals aged over 65. This is exactly why this is the […]
Podiatry is a specialty focused on the treatment of conditions of the foot and ankle. It is a specialty of medicine dealing almost exclusively with the foot and ankle. Podiatry includes the treatment of minor ailments, for instance, ingrown toenails, but can also include surgeries ranging from elective procedures, such as bunions and hammertoes, to […]
Pediatric injuries (or traumas) is prevailing day by day in young children. Because of their sundry nature in their origins, severity, and drastic effects on children, they are treated after proper diagnosis by a health care provider. Heel Pain If your child constantly complains about heel pain with an inflamed back of the foot or […]
Introduction: The nail becomes ingrown when it extends into the adjacent skin, creating pain. Although it is more common to find this condition in the first toe, it can also happen to any toe that is crowded by the shoe or adjacent toes. This becomes a more serious problem when the toe becomes infected, appearing […]
Introduction: The term “pes planus” is a broad category of pedal complaints that is a descriptive term rather than an actual diagnosis. This term simply means flat foot, which does not provide the podiatrists and foot and ankle surgeons an appreciation of the broad range of complaints and difficulties that may be associated with this […]
