“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…

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…

Many of my patients claim their shoes are comfortable, but in the same breath they tell me their feet hurt. If your feet hurt, your shoes can’t possibly be doing the best job! The best way to check to see if your shoes are supportive enough is to put the shoe through these three tests….

 We are well aware that calluses on the bottom surface of the foot, which are also termed plantar calluses, can become painfully thickened areas of hard skin. This increased pressure on the sole of the foot can sometimes lead to burning pain, especially at the ball of the foot. On a more dangerous scale, these…

There’s a very large difference between a “good” pedicure and a “bad” pedicure. Unfortunately, the bad pedicurists of the world have given the whole profession a poor reputation. For the record, there are some very good, clean, and conscientious pedicurists out there, and if you have one you trust and you don’t have other medical…

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…

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…

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…

As summer time approaches, every woman likes to wear cute flip-flops and get a nice pedicure. Would you be surprised if I told you that you were putting your health into risk when going to your local nail salon? Well trust me, you are! While you are relaxing and getting pampered, you are also putting…

Running is a popular activity with many helpful benefits for the body. Although this physical activity is part of a healthy lifestyle, there are common sports injuries that can occur. They are usually caused by improper foot wear, overuse and lack of stretching. Here is a list of the top 5 running injuries and a…