Tips for Choosing Winter Footwear
Many people think they can get by with the same type of shoes year-round, but that’s simply not the case. Cold, wet weather requires proper winter shoes, even if you’re just out for a walk around the block.
Having blue white cold feet ? Do you know about Raynaud's phenomenon ?
Raynaud disease causes a decrease in the blood flow to the extremities of fingers of hands and feet. It can also result in less blood flow to the toes, ears, nipples, nose, and knees. The reason behind this less blood supply can be blood vessels spasms in the respective areas.
What Is Plantar Fasciitis And How Can It Be Treated?
Did you know that your plantar fascia ligaments are vulnerable to strain injuries in your daily life? Too much pressure, excessive running, and inadequate footwear can put too much pressure on your feet and injure the ligaments. Plantar fasciitis can be a painful orthopedic complaint and require immediate treatment. This article includes different treatment options for plantar fasciitis to prevent complications, like chronic heel pain.
Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails form when the nail begins to grow into adjacent skin, causing pain and inflammation. This can be a result of trimming nails too short or at an angle, wearing shoes that are too tight, genetics or even trauma, which results in the nail growing abnormally. Ingrown toenails typically affect the big toes, but can occur in any digit.
Is a Topical CBD Product Safe and Does it Work?
Lately, CBD products have been extremely popular. Gels, lotions, oil are seen in every doctor’s office. In our practice, CBD products have been very popular. However, one question that is asked by every patient is whether or not it’s safe to use.
For Many, Winter is Fall Season
Icy conditions cause falls and broken ankles - With the hectic pace of the holidays, serious injuries from ice-related falls inevitably occur. Falls on icy surfaces are a major cause of ankle sprains and fractures, and it’s critical to seek prompt treatment to prevent further damage that can prolong recovery.
Is Your Foot Fracture an Early Sign of Osteoporosis?
Local foot surgeon urges patients not to ignore foot pain
Unexplained foot fractures may be the first sign of osteoporosis, a bone thinning disease which affects over 28 million Americans and accounts for 1.5 million bone fractures a year.
Don’t Ignore Flat Feet
Treatment and prevention of adult flatfoot can reduce the incidence of additional foot problems such as bunions, hammertoes, arthritis and calluses, and improve a person’s overall health, according to research published in an issue of the Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery.
Taking a vacation? Make it easy on your feet
Although rest and relaxation are the goals for most vacations, they usually involve a lot of walking and a lot of walking usually involves sore feet. “Walking is great exercise and one of the most reliable forms of transportation,” says Harsh Patel, DPM, FACFAS, a foot and ankle surgeon with offices in Woodbury Heights, NJ.