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If you recently visited our office and one of our podiatrists recommended custom orthotics to alleviate pain caused by a foot condition or to accommodate another foot-related issue you are experiencing, you may be curious about the investment you have made or are...

Diabetes is a disease that tends to cause foot problems. That’s because it can damage the nerves and blood vessels within the feet. When this happens, diabetics may lose sensation in their feet, as well as experience symptoms such as numbness, pain, and tingling.  If...

Diabetics must be especially careful when it comes to their feet, as even minor diabetic foot problems can lead to disastrous consequences. According to the CDC, nerve damage affects around half of all people with diabetes. But sometimes, knowing what you should be...

There was a time when injuries that didn’t respond to ice, rest, braces, or orthotics left you with one option — surgery. Then, in 2005, the FDA approved Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT).  Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT) therapy is a type of...

Are you tired of seeing surgery as the primary treatment for heel pain? We understand. It’s frustrating enough living with heel pain, let alone facing an operation and recovery period. While heel pain can be difficult to manage, there is hope for effective,...

One of the most common foot problems is the development of a corn or callus. Corns and calluses are similar but differ significantly. Corns are often painful smaller areas of hardened skin and appear on non-weight-bearing parts of the foot. Calluses are larger areas...

The summer just flew by and we’re already in the grips of what is promising to be an early winter. If you’re like most people, winter tends to be a time of the year where we slow down and adopt a more sedentary lifestyle. When you couple a gradual or sudden decrease...

Did you know that over 30 million people in the United States are living with either type of diabetes? Considering the staggering statistics in the U.S. alone, it’s important to know as much as you can about diabetes even if you haven’t been diagnosed yourself. You...

Over the course of this coming winter season, the elements are likely going to take a toll on your poor, unsuspecting shoes. As a pair of shoes is worn daily, used heavily, and exposed to things like rain, sweat, and dirt, their once vibrant and supportive structures...