Ouch!!!

“My toes hurt when I wear dress or high heeled shoes.” This is one of the most common complaints heard in our office, and if you fit this description the diagnosis is most likely a hammertoe. A hammertoe is a permanent curvature or bend to the joints of the toes, most commonly seen in the…

So What is a Podiatrist?

Podiatry is a corner of medicine that most people don’t know much about. Even patients who have been seeing a podiatrist for years often don’t know the entire scope of the profession. A podiatrist (or DPM–Doctor of Podiatric Medicine) is a doctor who treats ailments of the foot and ankle. Schooling is similar to traditional…

Help a Wounded Warrior

Dr. Robitaille is out to be an Ironman! Or is that Ironwoman? Dr. Robitaille will be participating in the Augusta Ironman 70.3 on September 29th, but that wasn’t enough for her. With the help of the Scott Rigsby Foundation Dr. Robitaille has set out to raise $1,500 to pay for a Wounded Warrior to enter…

Don’t SWEAT It!

Hyperhidrosis, most commonly known as sweaty feet is a common problem that you shouldn’t be ashamed of! Sweating is a normal mechanism of the body used for thermoregulation, or maintenance of the body temperature. There are 3 types of hyperhidrosis: localized to one part of the body, generalized, or sentimentally induced. There are multiple causes…

Frustrated by Shin Splints?

Shin splints, also known as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), are a common condition frequently seen among runners and athletic individuals. It is characterized by a deep aching pain in the back and on the inside of the leg during or after physical activity. Those who have experienced this condition can tell you it can…

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