You have been having pain in your foot, or feet, and have just scheduled an appointment with your local Podiatrist, what can you do to help your physician treat you? Knowledge is power. The more information you can provide your Podiatrist, the greater ability for him/her to assess and treat you. Hopefully you are asking […]
Discounts at the all you can eat Chinese buffet. Unfortunately, all you can eat is half a plate, so can you truly call it a discount. You can officially use the phrase whipper snapper. No one will mind if you use the motorized scooter at the grocery store. Just dont run anyone over. Driving slow […]
You have seen the television commercial about the gel shoe inserts that make you feel completely relaxed, or Gellin Like Magellan. Are these the right inserts for you? There are many types of inserts on the market, so how do you know which one is the right one? Two Main Types of Inserts: 1. Cushion […]
As the summer months roll on and the heat and humidity continue to climb, there are certain things you should take in to consideration in keeping your feet healthy. High heat and humidity = sweat. Sweat, especially of the foot is one piece to the puzzle of fungus. Fungus has a proclivity for moist, dark […]
You were just told you needed Diabetic shoes. All you can think of is having to wear Frankenstein looking shoes that are uncomfortable and way too expensive. Heres what you should know about these shoes and why you need them before you decline: “Whats wrong with my shoes? They fit me just fine, and are […]
The stress has reached a level you can no longer stand and all you can think about is how soothing a good pedicure would be. The weekend is upon you and so you schedule a pedicure with the hope of complete relaxation. Besides, what could possibly go wrong? LOTS!!! Lets look at a few of […]
12.7 mm = 1.27 cm = 0.5 inches. Half an inch can mean the world to some people, especially when it comes to shoe size. For some unknown reason we equate large feet, thus large shoes, as something to be ashamed of. We cram our poor toes in shoes that are at least a half […]
When your doctor tells you that you have to stay off your foot or ankle for a certain amount of time, you might wonder how you are going to do it. Hobbling around on one foot is a lot harder than it looks…and it doesnt look very easy as it is! Here are a few […]
Sitting on the floor of the stage, head bowed, a twinge of pain in your ankle, a life time of embarrassment; you wonder how this could have been avoided. Cue Wayne and Garths flashback effects. You are finishing your daily exercise class at the gym and the instructor, in passing, mentions a new class the […]
Kevin McCallister, fire ants, paper cuts, little toes, puppy teeth, grass burs. What do these things have in common? They are tiny objects that can cause a lot of pain. I dont care how big and tough you think you are, but when you kick your little toe, tears will swell in your eyes as […]