Cross training is an awesome way to stay in shape if you need a break from running. Sometimes you need a break due to injury, soreness, or even if the weather doesn’t allow you to run. If the weather that is holding you back, you should resort to using a treadmill. Keep in mind that…

Many students are looking for careers in healthcare, but aren’t sure what kind of medicine they want to practice. When I talk to most students they don’t even know what a podiatrist is. Podiatry school is a great professional career choice to consider. Most students looking for healthcare careers only think about allopathic or osteopathic…

Are you experiencing pain and swelling by the inner ankle bone or arch of yourfoot??? You probably are suffering from Posterior Tibial Tendonitis. So what is posterior tibial tendonitis? Posterior tibial tendonitis is a common and potentially disabling condition of the foot. The posterior tibial tendon arises from a large muscle on the inner portion…

Many of my patients are disappointed when I scold them for wearing high heeled or unsupportive shoes. They come to the doctor asking for a solution to their foot pain, but are unhappy when I tell them their poor choice of shoes is a large part of the problem.    The bad news: just like…

 “I walk like an old lady/man when I get out of bed in the morning.”         This is probably the most common story that we hear in our office every day.  If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. You are also not beyond help.  You are probably suffering from plantar fasciitis, a painful…

A lot of my patients complain about their shoes being too heavy, and causing pain across the top of their arch. When I recommend a solid, supportive athletic shoe, they claim they can’t wear them because of the discomfort they cause. Most of these people have a decently high arch with a bony bump on…

How does my nail stay attached to my toe? Your toenail dives under the skin on three sides, just for a few millimeters. This keeps the nail tacked to your toe and keeps debris from getting underneath the nail plate.   How does my nail grow? There is a line of cells called the Nail Matrix…

     On average, it takes about 6-9 months for patients to notice the results of treatment for thickened, discolored, and unsightly nails. That’s a long time! With this lengthy time frame, how can patients be truly confident that their nail treatment plan is being effective?        Antifungal nail treatments have evolved greatly over time. Between…

I’ve never operated a forklift. I’ve never directed a plane in to an airport to land. I’ve never driven a truck cross-country, and I’ve never reprogrammed a computer. But I’ve fixed ingrown toenails. At last estimation, I’ve fixed over 400 of them in the last four years. I can’t speak Italian, but you can be…

We all know smoking is dangerous for your lungs and heart, but did you know that smoking can also be dangerous for your feet? Sometimes a doctor can simply look at a patient’s feet and tell if they smoke. A smoker’s skin usually tends to be thinner and reddish in color. Your feet are furthest…