Month: February 2025

  • Arthritis Can Cause Pain in the Feet and Ankles

    If you are suffering from tenderness, pain, or stiffness in the joints of your feet or ankles, call us to schedule an appointment.

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  • How a Shoe’s Toe Box Affects Your Feet

    The toe box of a shoe plays a significant role in foot health by determining how much space the toes have to move naturally. When a shoe’s toe box is too narrow or short, it can lead to various foot problems, including blisters, corns, calluses, and ingrown toenails. Over time, shoes with a tight toe box may […]

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  • Clubfoot Foot Deformities Explained

    Clubfoot is a congenital foot deformity that occurs when a baby is born with one or both feet twisted in an abnormal position. It can be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, although the exact causes are not always clear. One of the primary characteristics of clubfoot is midfoot cavus, which refers to […]

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  • All About Turf Toe

    Turf toe is a sprain or tear of the ligament in the metatarsophalangeal, or MTP, joint of the big toe, often caused by excessive upward bending of the toe. This injury is frequently seen in sports like football, particularly on artificial turf surfaces, as they can place additional stress on the feet. Symptoms of turf toe typically […]

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  • Dealing With Athlete’s Foot

    Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that typically affects the skin between the toes but also can spread to the soles or sides of the feet. Athlete’s foot often causes itching, redness, flaking, or cracking of the skin, and the symptoms may vary depending on skin tone. In some cases, the infection can lead to painful blisters or […]

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