Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists Dr. Todd Newsom speak about summer foot problems on WTOC Savannah.    

Beloved Jeopardy host Alex Trebek injured his Achilles tendon while chasing a burglar. We discuss his Achilles injury treatment options. Jeopardy host Alex Trebek For some reason, I was not shocked to hear that the Jeopardy host, Alex Trebek took matters into his own hands when his San Francisco hotel room was burglarized late Wednesday…

Summer is a time to wear flip flops and let your feet enjoy the warm weather. No one wants their toes to be cooped up in shoes while strolling on the beach! Learn how to be fungus free! Summer is a time to wear flip flops and let your feet enjoy the warm weather.  No…

With the beach, family vacations, camping and amusement parks there is plenty of fun to be had in the summer time. With this increase in activity it can be quite trying on your feet. No need to fear, there are some simple tips to help keep your feet happy and healthy all summer long. With…

Simple quick tips to get you flip flops that fit! Today is Nation Flip-Flop Day and I only see it appropriate to talk about the dreaded and simultaneously loved Flip Flop. Read below for tips on picking and wearing the appropriate flipflop.   1.  Avoid the “Shower Shoe” type flip-flop.  We all have them. The…

Dr. Todd Newsom returns to AFAS! Well it appears that law school is out for summer, because Dr. Newsom is back seeing patients at Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists. When you see Dr. Newsom make sure to congratulate him, as he is currently ranked in the Top 4 % of his class at Florida Coastal…

Dr. Kristian Jeffress loves fashionable shoes, but knows they can be a minefield of problems for your feet. Learn how to successfully navigate the front lines of fashion in heels that don’t destroy your feet. There are many reasons that women, myself included, choose to wear high heels. Most of them include the aesthetic properties…

We treat a lot of soldiers, and many are confused with their healthcare benefits. Here we present a simple and easy to follow guide to obtaining specialist care. Most service members and their dependents would probably agree that TRICARE is one the most confusing benefits offered by the military.  The information provided in this blog…

A great explanation of custom foot orthotics, their benefits, and use by Certified Pedorthist Demon Thompson. Certified Pedorthist Demon Thompson shows off a custom orthotic. Before I get into why orthotics should be worn, let me start by giving you a brief explanation as to what orthotics actually are. A custom functional foot orthotic is…

Know what to look out for before visiting your local nail salon. Luxurious, but it is sanitary? Lately, I have been seeing patients with foot problems that are a result of visiting nail salons for pedicures.  Most of the patients are being seen for ingrown toenails, some for athletes foot, and other for fungal toenails. …