It’s that time of year again…yep that’s right, time to pull out the glass slippers of the South; the much loved Flip Flop. What goes along with the ole slippers?  Pretty toes of course! But wait! Don’t just run off to the corner Pedi-Palace! It’s important to make your you get a sterile pedicure, other…

Lookout Savannah, Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists has done it again! In our quest to continually utilize the latest and greatest in cutting edge technology, we are proud to intro0duce the Q-Clear Laser Nail Treatment. This laser is a great option for those suffering from several foot problems, primarily fungal toenails, also know as Ugly…

A Tybee Island Sunset, courtesy of Mayra Martin, AFAS Accounts Payable Manager, and proud Tybee resident. The Critz Tybee Run Fest 2012 is right around the corner, and while many runners will be locals, visiting runners from far away will be taking advantage of all that Tybee Island has to offer. So we’ve whipped up…

Cycling orthotics, one of the most important pieces of cycling equipment, often go overlooked. Selecting a bicycle that meets your specific needs is an important step in cycling. However, proper cycling shoes are one of the most important pieces of cycling equipment that often go overlooked. Cycling shoes must be stable to efficiently transfer power…

 It’s time again for the Savannah Bridge Run, but are you ready for this 5k? Not to mention the 10K or the Double Pump! Use these simple tips to help you get your best Savannah Bridge Run time yet! Change Your Running Route to Include More Hills – Remember that the Talmadge Bridge has an…

We know our patients love all the doctors at Atlantic Foot & Ankle, so we thought we would have a little fun. All the doctors have agreed to a friendly competition, whoever receives the most reviews on their Google page wins! What could be better than that? What if every review you wrote entered you…

This fun bun-ion quiz has been brought to you by your friendly neighborhood podiatrist, Dr. Kristian Jeffress, DPM. 1.  What is a bunion?   A bunion is an enlargement of the of the bone and soft tissue surrounding the big toe. This makes your foot look like you have a bump on the inside of…

Dr. Christin Runkel, DPM I spent this past Sunday like many Americans, watching a football game with my family at a local restaurant.  As the referees determined yardage and the players fought to gain it, my attention flew to the actual playing field, the grass beneath their shoes.  Before the introduction of hybrid, genetically improved…

This spring you should keep your eyes open for plantar warts. Plantar warts on the feet are usually painful when squeezing, walking, or standing. These warts grow inward rather than outward. Planter is a word that simply means the bottom of the foot. This makes any wart found on the sole of your foot a…

Warts that appear on the hands and fingers are usually more responsive to therapy than are those on the feet. The professional methods of treatment available for plantar warts include just about everything from chemical applications and surgery to Lawrey’s seasoned salt, duct tape and hypnosis. Some warts respond quickly and some do not, and…