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Reducing Falls Through Podiatry Checkups According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in older Americans (age 65 and over). Over 3 million fall injuries are treated in ERs each year, with 800,000+ requiring hospitalization....

Proper Hydration Aids Feet and Ankles Drinking the right amount of water provides whole-body benefits. Let’s break down what it does for your feet and ankles specifically. Take gout, for instance. Purines found in human cells and many foods are broken down in the body...

A Last Resort for Plantar Fasciitis When fibers of the plantar fascia — the thick band of tissue that extends along the bottom of the foot — become strained, tiny tears often form, followed by inflammation, tenderness, and pain. And because the plantar fascia supports...

Outdoor Home Maintenance Projects Cleaning the gutters, deck work, painting, etc. — ’tis the season, but tackle these tasks with rightful regard for your feet and ankles.  Avoid going barefoot or wearing sandals for any DIY project, even seemingly innocent ones like...

April Is National Foot Health Awareness Month! Diabetic Foot UlcersDiabetic foot ulcers are open sores or wounds that typically affect the soles of the feet. According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, approximately 15% of diabetic patients will encounter...

Play Ball! Spring, Baseball, and Foot and Ankle Health Baseball and softball are not considered contact sports, but players’ feet and ankles might beg to differ.  Running the bases, sliding into a base, pivoting to make a play, running on uneven ground, tripping on an...

Tailor’s Bunion … Keeping Up with Big Brother A tailor’s bunion, or bunionette, is a prominence of the fifth metatarsal bone (the long bone that runs along the top outside of the foot) where it connects to the base of the little toe. The fifth metatarsal begins to...

Help Your Kids Ward Off Foot Frostbite Frostbite is the freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. Cold temperature is obviously a major factor, but so is exposure to moisture. When the two combine, frostbite can form in minutes. Simple outdoor winter activities...

Diabetic Socks — More Important Than Christmas Stockings Socks are often an overlooked component of good foot health. Diabetics can’t afford to make that mistake, as diabetic-related nerve damage and compromised circulation can lead to serious foot problems, such as...

Contrasting Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes November is Diabetes Awareness Month, so we thought we’d make you aware that diabetes and prediabetes affect roughly 40% of Americans (per CDC statistics). A staggering number! Left unchecked, diabetes can damage blood vessels...