Patients with diabetes should have regular visits with one of our board-certified physicians at American Foot & Leg Specialists to avoid diabetic foot problems. These problems without attention can lead…
The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body, starting in the back of the heel, connecting the heel bone to the calf muscle. This tendon helps you walk, run, jump, point your foot downward, and rise on your toes. Overstressing it however, can cause injury.
Corns, scientifically referred to as helomas, are thick, hardened layers of skin surrounded by inflamed skin. Corns usually occur in areas of little pressure or non-weight bearing areas, such as on the tops and sides of toes, and can be painful when pressed, resulting in a dull ache.
Most of us have experienced our hands, feet, or other parts of our body “falling asleep”. This could be due to pressure on a nerve or brief periods of poor circulation, and could quite possibly be the only time we think about our circulation. Circulation is fundamental to the health of your entire body as your cardiovascular and circulatory systems help fight off disease, provide the right chemical balance for homeostasis, and help your body maintain a normal body temperature.
One in ten people suffers from flat feet. That’s 30% of the population! This condition is fairly common yet, most people don’t realize they have it. While you may not…
From “Hot Spot” to Raw Spot: 5 Ways to Treat Blisters It’s that time of year when many of us get outdoors after a long idle winter. The sunny weather…
Your legs matter a lot. It's safe to claim that they helped you get to where you are now. (Yes, I was trying to make a joke about my legs.)…
If you've ever experienced foot issues, you are aware of how uncomfortable and painful they can be. Have you actually tried visiting a professional to determine whether orthotics are a…
For a wound that will not heel within four weeks, the cause is usually found in underlying conditions. Common causes of non-healing wounds are often associated with inadequate circulation, poorly functioning veins, and immobilization
When it comes to arthritis, symptoms do not only include physical pain: it can also be isolating and discouraging. There is no cure for arthritis, but certain foods can help…
