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Custom orthotics are individually crafted shoe inserts that protect deformed, painful, or dysfunctional feet. Your foot doctor also may recommend customized shoes. However, before choosing custom orthotics, you must know the types of orthotics available and their function. Let’s talk about how you can choose custom orthotics perfectly suited to your foot and ankle condition…
Do you want relief from heel pain related to plantar fasciitis or bone spurs? A podiatrist may help you treat this critical condition and return to your daily activities. Your care plan will depend on your unique needs, but in general, there are the four at-home or in-office management strategies your heel pain doctor may…
A foot doctor, or podiatrist, is a highly qualified physician who has extensive knowledge of the health and function of the lower extremities. Different from MDs, these DPMs, or doctors of podiatry, diagnose and treat a wide range of foot and ankle problems, and help people prevent disease and injury as well. Let’s talk about…
According to statistics, approximately 2 million people in the United States complain of heel pain due to plantar fasciitis – a condition that causes inflammation of the fibrous band of tissue that spans across the arch of the foot called the plantar fascia. If you think you may be one of these people, read on…
There are two words that are often used to describe bunions: “unsightly” and “annoying.” However, for some people, bunions can be so much more than a cosmetic nuisance: they can cause severe pain, which eventually results in gait problems and throws off the entire foot off balance, thereby increasing one’s risk for injuries. If your…
Shockwave therapy is a type of treatment that uses sound waves to help heal damaged tissue. The sound waves can help improve blood flow and reduce inflammation, which can speed up the healing process. Shockwave therapy is used to treat a range of injuries. For instance, shockwave therapy is a non-invasive, FDA-cleared treatment for heel…
A sports medicine doctor is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries related to athletics. These doctors often work with athletes at all levels, from amateur to professional, and are trained in both the prevention and management of sports-related injuries. In addition, sports medicine doctors can treat patients with exercise-related injuries….
When it comes to foot care, there is no better physician who can provide greater care than a foot doctor, or a podiatrist. If you haven’t been to a podiatrist before, you may be wondering how the appointment will go and if you need to do anything to have a worthwhile appointment. Here, we…
Custom orthotics are specially molded inserts that fit into your shoes to correct various foot problems. Being custom-made, they are shaped specifically to support the individual patient’s feet by taking impressions of the feet before they are manufactured. This makes them a more effective support system as compared to over-the-counter foot inserts. You may be…
Children can have foot and ankle issues, too, just like adults can. However, children’s feet are often treated using a different approach than with adults. Because children are still growing, foot and ankle issues can seriously impact their development – so any issues with the feet or ankles need to be evaluated and possibly treated…
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