2017

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Taking Care Of Your Feet

I have always loved my feet, which is probably one of the reasons I started investing so much time into their care. I began focusing on looking after them while I was working out, and it made a big difference in the way that my feet felt. Before I knew it, I was able to do just about any kind of physical activity without pain, and it was really interesting to see how big of a difference visiting with a podiatrist made. My doctor understood what challenges my feet were up against, and he worked hard to help me to resolve them. Check out this blog for more information.

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Foot Problems In The Winter? Here’s How You Protect Your Feet

17 November 2017
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If the cracking and dryness in your feet become worse when it's cold, you may have a problem called seasonal dryness, or "winter itch." Seasonal dryness can make it difficult to treat or manage existing foot problems, as well as allow new problems to show up. Although it might seem impossible to ease the problems in your feet, you can with the information below. What Should You Know About Your Feet? Read More …

2 Things Diabetics Should Do To Keep Their Feet Healthy

16 October 2017
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Diabetes can affect a lot of your various body systems. One you might not think about is your feet. Diabetics are at a higher risk of having problems with their feet. Part of that fact is that even at the best of times, circulation to the feet is not as good as circulation to the rest of the body, just because of the fact that they are so far away from the heart. Read More …

Preventing New Fungal Toenail Infections After A Laser Treatment

6 October 2017
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Laser nail treatments can be effective in treating fungal infections. While this is true, you will need to wait for your nail to grow out before the most unsightly parts of the nail disappear. Once this happens, you should take precautions to make sure that the fungus is unable to return. Keep reading to learn about some tips to help you with this. Trim Toenails Short Toenail infections can be caused by a variety of fungi, and most of them are organisms called dermatophytes. Read More …

Understanding The Pins Used During Hammer Toe Surgery

3 October 2017
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If you have a painful hammer toe, then your podiatrist may advise you to go through a hammer toe surgery. This operation is used to straighten the toe so it no longer has an unnatural bend in it. There are a few different types of surgery that can be performed, but the vast majority involve the placement of a pin. Keep reading to learn about why this is necessary and also how and when the pin will be removed. Read More …

3 Tips To Help You Successfully Recover From Foot Surgery

1 October 2017
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Your feet see a lot of use during the course of a day. Any ailment that affects your feet can cause serious discomfort, and having surgery to correct problems can be a simple and effective way to find relief. Recovering from foot surgery can be an arduous process, but here are three tips that you can use to ensure your recovery is a successful one. 1. Make sure that you are mentally prepared for recovery. Read More …