Your diet is the foundation not only for whole-body wellness but for foot health as well. With just a few mindful choices and conscious swaps, you can maintain and improve the state of your feet, ankles, and lower legs.
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Have you ever heard of an enchondroma? Pronounced en-kon-DRO-ma, this is a type of tumor that develops in the cartilage found inside your bones.
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Summer’s here, and many people have vacation plans over the next couple of months. Some are taking road trips, but many others will be enjoying air travel this summer.
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Some orthotics are firm and designed to provide support; others are soft and intended for cushioning. Podiatrists use orthotics to treat a variety of conditions, including:
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Anyone can break a toe – men, women, and children of all ages are equally at risk. Most toe fractures are the result of accidents. Common causes include tripping and falling, dropping something on the toe, and athletic injuries.
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A cramp is an involuntary spasm of any muscle, anywhere in the body. With more than 100 muscles, the feet are particularly vulnerable to cramps. The arch, the toes, and the calf are common sites.
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There are many reasons that patients schedule a visit to see James M. McKee, DPM, FACFAS or any other podiatrist for the first time. Some have experienced foot and ankle injuries.
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When a patient arrives at the podiatrist’s office complaining of pain when standing or walking, custom orthotics are often employed to correct posture or gait. How much do you know about orthotics?
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Are you familiar with the terms pronation and supination? These refer to the inward and outward movement of your ankles and feet when you walk or run.
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Bad habits can create health issues in your feet. How many of these bad habits are you still indulging? Here are recommendations from James M. McKee, DPM, FACFAS for three that it’s time to leave behind.
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