Why Visiting A Podiatrist Is Important For Your Overall Health

Posted on: 3 November 2023

It’s common for people to overlook foot care as a less important aspect of their health, but your feet carry your body weight and play a crucial role in your mobility. Your feet are also an indicator of your overall health, which is why it’s important to pay attention to them. Podiatrists are trained medical professionals who specialize in foot and ankle care and can help diagnose and treat a wide range of foot-related problems.
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Achilles Tendinitis Heel Pain In Seniors: How Podiatrists Can Help

Posted on: 16 February 2023

Aches and pains inevitably become more common as we get older, but if you are an older person suffering from chronic, debilitating heel pain, you may be stricken with something more serious. Achilles tendinitis can affect anybody of any age, but older people can be especially vulnerable. Fortunately, podiatrists can offer a range of effective, non-invasive treatments that will help get you back on your feet. What Is Achilles Tendinitis? 
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Questions To Ask During A Hammer Toe Surgery Consultation

Posted on: 1 July 2022

Hammer toe can be a hard condition to live with. Eventually, the toe curls up enough that it may start rubbing on your shoe or interfering with the fit of your shoes. When it reaches this stage, it is often time to consider surgery. That process will begin with a consultation with a podiatrist or podiatric surgeon. This consultation is an opportunity for the surgeon to examine your toe and develop a potential surgical plan.
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Should You See A Podiatrist About An Overlapping Toe?

Posted on: 2 December 2021

An overlapping toe is a type of toe condition usually present at birth. Any toe can overlap on another, with the fifth toe being the one that is usually the culprit, overlapping over the toe next to it. An overlapping toe is something that can be treated by a podiatrist and is potentially curable with surgery, though a podiatrist will want to medically correct or treat the situation before they do anything surgical.
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