Certified Pedorthist Demon Thompson explains the importance of custom orthotics and their benefits. This question has been asked over and over by patients. Today I’m going to give you the answer to this age old question. Before I get into why orthotics should be worn, let me first start by giving you a brief explanation…

Dr. Kristian Jeffress is one crafty lady. Even the most tenacious shoe won’t slow her down. Our diminutive foot doc. As an adult with smaller feet I tend to buy shoes that are for kids. For example, I recently bought a pair of pink and black Nike’s from a local shoe store. As I wore…

It can take time and patience to gain the trust of a patient. It’s important to remember that you may not know what a patient is going through in their personal life. Dr. Bruce McClendon I first encountered a patient about 1-2 months ago that was very upset. The main reason for his disgust was…

Easy Tips to pick the most supportive shoe. Simple instructions and pictures help you pick out the most support footwear. The right shoes are the most important equipment you can have to maintain healthy feet. They will protect your feet from injury, cushion your body, and provide stability. Typically, your shoes should be flexible and…

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Here are a few tips to keep your feet in tip top shape this holiday season, while looking good as well. It’s December and this is a noted time for friends and family. Most of us are busy moving about with hustle and bustle of everyday life as well as trying to squeeze in time…

This series will explore the most common running injuries, their treatment, and prevention. In this entry, Hallux Limitus. What is Hallux Limitus? The 3rd most common running injury is called Hallux Limitus. The term hallux limitus is Latin with Hallux referring to the big toe and Limitus meaning decreased or limited motion of the joint….

Have you ever wondered why do some people’s feet smell? Have you ever wondered how you can take care of your smelly feet? Well lucky for you, as a foot doctor I have an answer to both questions.Have you ever wondered why do some people’s feet smell? Have you ever wondered how you can take care…

Having a bout with gout? This blog gives you the lowdown on this disease, it’s causes, and treatments. What is gout? Gout is a build up of uric acid which is a metabolic breakdown product of purine metabolism.  Elevation of the level of serum uric acid may result from overproduction or reduced excretion of uric…

This series will explore the most common running injuries, their treatment, and prevention. In this entry, Black Toe AKA Runner’s Toe. What are the most common running injuries that I see and how do I treat them ? Being a runner myself, I know the need a runner experiences to be able to run. That…