Podiatry is the branch of medicine dedicated to the care of the feet, ankles, and lower legs. Here are five interesting facts about the history of podiatry.
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April is Foot Health Awareness Month! Here are three ideas to help you celebrate.
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A bunion is a slowly-developing foot deformity. It most commonly affects the joint at the base of the big toe, where the toe joins the foot.
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When you see the letters DPM after your doctor’s name, you can be sure that s/he is an expert with years of training and experience in the care of feet, ankles, and lower legs. Here are some of the illnesses and injuries that podiatrists commonly treat:
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Cardiovascular disease often leads to Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), a loss of circulation to the feet. Be alert to changes including:
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Like much in life, some aspects of foot health are beyond your control. Illness strikes and foot and ankle injuries occur. The good news is that there are simple, manageable steps that you can take to reduce your risk. Here are three tips from James M. McKee, DPM, FACFAS:
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How can you spot a plantar wart? In addition to staying alert to changes in the appearance of your feet, you should take note of any bump that has small black pinpoint spots.
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. Are you experiencing foot pain in your heel unrelated to injury, accident, or other trauma? Let’s talk about two common possible reasons:
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It’s easy to dismiss a fall as no big deal, but the fact is that falls are dangerous, often resulting in factures and other injuries to feet, ankles, and the rest of the body.
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A plantar fibroma is a small, non-cancerous lump that develops in the plantar fascia, the soft tissue that runs along the sole of your foot from the heel to the toes.
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