When you treat a foot condition, you hope that’s the last time you’ll have to worry about the issue. Unfortunately, some foot and ankle conditions return even when you are proactive in your treatment. One such condition that can come back time and time again is an ingrown toenail. So how can you put an […]
Five Foot Conditions That Respond Well To Weight Loss
Losing weight can be healthy for a number of different areas of your body, and your feet are no exception. While weight loss shouldn’t be the only thing you are doing to prevent or treat foot issues, oftentimes shedding just a few pounds can take a immense amount of stress and strain off your feet. […]
Can You Reshape Your Flat Feet?
Our feet come in all different shapes and sizes, and that’s especially true about our foot’s arch. Your foot arch plays a crucial role in helping disperse the weight of your body, and it also provides support when performing some simple movements, like walking, running or jumping. Over time, due in part to repetitive stress […]
Tips For Managing Stitches On Your Feet
Surgery can address a number of different foot and ankle issues that you may develop, and oftentimes the final step in the operative process is to close the incision site with stitches. Stitches help to close an opening on the skin, allowing for better healing and working to keep bacteria out of a wound site, […]
6 Tips For Avoiding Blisters When Running
Blisters are far from the most painful foot and ankle condition that a person can develop, but they certainly can be annoying, and they can also cause larger issues if they lead to the onset of an infection. Blisters tend to be more common in people who spend a lot of time on their feet, […]