What Are Your 2021 Foot Health Resolutions?

Have you made your 2021 foot health resolutions? Here are three suggestions for resolutions you can adopt for the year ahead.

foot care tips, Foot HealthPodiatry Group of AnnapolisDecember 28, 2020foot and ankle injuries, heel pain, plantar fasciitis, orthotics, diabetes

Plantar Fasciitis is Painful but Treatable

Plantar fasciitis is a painful inflammation of the soft tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot from the heel to the toes. You can take steps to reduce your risk of getting this painful condition.

foot care tips, foot conditionsPodiatry Group of AnnapolisDecember 21, 2020plantar fasciitis, orthotics, bunions, hammertoes, heel pain

How Will You Keep Feet and Ankles Safe During Winter Sports?

Downhill and cross-country skiing, ice skating, hockey, and other winter sports are great fun, but they pose some risks to foot and ankle health. Be sure to take some steps to keep your feet and ankles safe.

Foot and Ankle Health, Foot and Ankle InjuriesPodiatry Group of AnnapolisDecember 14, 2020athlete's foot, foot cramps, foot and ankle injuries, foot wound

Your 2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Foot Health Edition

The holidays are quickly approaching. Have you considered shopping online or safely in person for presents that will help those you love to protect the health of their feet, ankles, and lower legs?

Foot and Ankle Health, foot care tipsPodiatry Group of AnnapolisDecember 7, 2020orthotics, diabetes, foot and ankle injuries, bunions, hammertoes, socks

Wising Up About Heel Cracks

When winter's dryness depletes the air of its humidity, the skin suffers and often becomes dry as well. The skin on your feet can become especially dry, and small cracks can develop, particularly at the heels.

foot care tips, foot conditionsPodiatry Group of AnnapolisNovember 30, 2020heel cracks, peripheral arterial disease, diabetes, dry skin

Five Ideas to Keep Feet and Ankles Safe and Healthy This Winter

Each year during the cold months, numerous patients require treatment for preventable winter-related foot and ankle illnesses and injuries. Here are five suggestions to keep you and your feet safe this winter.

Foot and Ankle Health, foot care tipsPodiatry Group of AnnapolisNovember 23, 2020diabetes, proper footwear, peripheral neuropathy, RICE

Clearing Up Misconceptions About Fungal Nail Infections

Many patients have outdated or incorrect beliefs about fungal nail infections. Do you share these misconceptions? Let’s clear them up today!

Foot Health, foot conditionsPodiatry Group of AnnapolisNovember 16, 2020fungal toenail infection, Ingrown toenails, podiatrist

Are You at Risk of Stress Fracture?

A stress fracture results from repeated injury to a bone that occurs slowly over a long period. Learning the risk factors and symptoms of stress fractures is important for protecting foot health.

Foot Health, foot injuryPodiatry Group of AnnapolisNovember 9, 2020stress fractures, foot pain, RICE, podiatrist

See Your Podiatrist for Callus Removal

Most people will develop a callus at some point in their lifetime. It’s common for men, women, and children to see a board-certified podiatrist to treat a callus.

Foot and Ankle Health, foot care tipsPodiatry Group of AnnapolisNovember 2, 2020callus, diabetes, orthotics, podiatrist