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Put Your Foot In It – Tips For Healthy Feet
Aug 26th
Having smelly feet is a common problem but there could be more going on with your feet that is cause for concern. We spend time and money looking after the rest of our body but the feet can too often be ignored. Poor hygiene, badly fitting shoes and lack of care can lead to some serious issues that might affect other parts of our body. Apply these top tips and your feet will reward you with a lifetime of healthy use.
Keep ‘em clean You wash your face everyday so give your feet the same treatment. A daily wash More >
Oh My Aching Feet? Advice for Bunion Pain Sufferers
Aug 24th
Who ever named it a “bunion?” Probably the same person who named an enlarged thyroid a “goiter”, but seriously, bunions are the common description of a bump on the side of the big toe. Really they are much more than that.
Bunions are known in medical terms as Hallux Abducto Valgus which in English is a crooked big toe joint with a bump on the side. This is actually a progressive misalignment of the big toe joint which starts with a slight leaning of the big toe toward the second and then gradually produces the characteristic bump and joint symptoms. More >
Children's Feet and Gait Problems
Aug 10th
Proper care and treatment of the feet, beginning in childhood, will prevent many of the orthopedic foot and ankle problems seen in adults.
Preventive medicine in the field of podiatric medicine is just as important to your child as it is in dentistry or general medicine. Many children walk excessively pigeon toed, flat footed, or bowlegged; although they are not in pain, they are damaging their feet and causing abnormal stress to all the joints of their lower extremities as well as their back.
Why do some children in-toe?
Most babies begin life with their toes pointed slightly outward. However, if the unborn More >
8 Tips For Healthy Feet
Jul 28th
Not many people know that the average adult walks the equivalent of more than 4 times around the world in their lifetime! Therefore, it is hardly surprising that more than three quarters of adults will experience some form of problem with their feet during their lifetime.
It is important that we look after our feet as much as any other part of our bodies. Unfortunately, because for most of the time they remain hidden, we often neglect them and it’s not until our feet become uncomfortable that we pay them any attention.
To keep problem feet at bay, follow these top tips More >
A Podiatrist Reveals Five Secrets to Healthy, Beautiful Feet
Jul 27th
A Podiatrist Reveals Five Secrets to Healthy, Beautiful Feet
By Michael Nirenberg, DPM
Out feet take a beating. We put in long hours, walking an average of seven to ten miles a day. We tread on artificial surfaces such as asphalt, concrete and tile, often carrying a briefcase, purse, baby or laptop—and for some of us all four! And with each step two to three times our body weight comes down on our feet, not to mention the strain of jogging, stair stepping or high impact aerobics.
So what can you do to keep your feet healthy, beautiful, and strong enough to make More >
Pregnancy, Diabetes, and Your Feet
Jul 25th
There are so many changes the body undergoes during pregnancy that it becomes easy to ignore the changes in the feet. During pregnancy the body releases hormones that allow the ligaments to relax in the birth canal. The ligaments in the feet also relax, causing the foot to lengthen and widen. Many will complain of a shoe size increase by one or two sizes. In most circumstances, this flattening and widening of the foot is benign and no problems result.
In the diabetic, this change in foot size is important to recognize. Despite the increase in foot size, many moms More >
Take Care Of Your Feet And They Will Take Care Of You
Jul 21st
These days, everyone is spending an increasing amount of time on their feet performing simple activities walking, running, working, playing – the list is virtually endless. As we become more active, our need for experienced, expert foot care becomes more important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and creating a sense of well being and balance between body and mind.
A very common health issue most everyone suffers in our daily lives is foot pain. Our world has become a very busy place. The speed of modern business requires longer workdays, and a great number of jobs require employees to stand for More >
Your Feet and Skin Cancer
Jul 11th
Copyright (c) 2010 Tina Boucher
May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and while you would not think that you can get skin cancer on your feet, it is a possibility. Lathering up your feet is just as important as lathering up your legs, arms, and face.
Checking your feet is a good way for early detection of skin cancer. If an irregular shaped spot appears on your foot, check the rest of your body. Nearly half of the people who have a melanoma on their foot die within five years because the cancer had spread throughout their body. Early detection is More >
Childrens Feet – Podiatrist in Kenmore, NY
Jul 4th
Childrens Feet – Podiatrist in Kenmore, NY
Children with strong, healthy feet often avoid many kinds of lower extremity problems later in life. Contact our office to have your children’s feet and lower extremities examined.
Infants
The size and shape of your baby’s feet change quickly during their first year. Because a baby’s feet are flexible, too much pressure or strain can affect their feet’s shape. It’s important to allow your baby to kick and stretch his or her feet. Also, make sure shoes and socks do not squeeze the toes.
Toddlers
Try not to force your toddler to walk before she is ready. More >
Why Platforms are Bad for Your Feet
Jun 16th
In the seventies the immense popularity of platform shoes had orthopedic and podiatry surgeons worried as more and more cases of foot injury were reported. It is no surprise that during this time, when disco ruled, platforms were also called as “the elevated orthopedic nightmare”. When first introduced it had a heel only two inches high. The young generation of those turbulent times was known for its excesses, be it in sex, drugs, music, or alternate lifestyle. Excesses in fashion and footwear were also widely seen. Platforms that originally were designed with two inch heels soon appeared with heels and More >
