Weight Gain and Foot Pain

Did you know additional weight can lead to foot, heel, or ankle pain? With each step we take, our feet have a big job. Help them perform at their best by maintaining a healthy weight.

National Nutrition Month, weight managementThe Center for Podiatric Care and Sports MedicineMarch 23, 2021flat feet, plantar fasciitis, foot pain, weight gain, customs orthotics, nutrition

Skin Changes and Heart Health

Are you paying attention to the changes to your skin? Changes may be early signs that your heart isn’t working correctly.

skin conditions, American Heart MonthThe Center for Podiatric Care and Sports MedicineFebruary 23, 2021skin conditions, swelling, American Heart Month, circulation

Common Winter Weather Injuries

Common winter weather injuries include ankle sprains and ankle fractures. Our team of podiatrists shares more about the injuries and how to avoid them.

injury prevention, foot and ankle injuriesThe Center for Podiatric Care and Sports MedicineJanuary 26, 2021ankle sprains, ankle fractures, stretching, broken bone, winter injuries

Foot Gifts for the Family

There’s still time to surprise your loved ones with helpful foot gifts before the end of the year. Focus on comfort, convenience, and care.

foot health, holiday giftsThe Center for Podiatric Care and Sports MedicineDecember 21, 2020diabetes, foot pain, ankle pain, holiday gifts

Reducing Your Weight — And Your Risk For Diabetes

Now is the time to make healthy decisions about your weight. If you are overweight, you increase your risk of receiving a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.

diabetes, diabetic foot careThe Center for Podiatric Care and Sports MedicineNovember 23, 2020diabetes, ankle sprain, custom orthotics, American Diabetes Month

When Bunions Become a Bother

Bunions are a progressive toe deformity, which means the deformity will continue to worsen. However, not every patient will experience discomfort. When you have decided your bunions are becoming a bother, give us a call.

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Facts About Preventing Falls

Did you know that September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month? About 1 in 4 older Americans fall each year in the United States. These accidents are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for adults over the age of 65.

injury prevention, Falls PreventionThe Center for Podiatric Care and Sports MedicineSeptember 23, 2020falls prevention, injuries, balance, mobility

Are You Ignoring Common Skin Conditions?

If you don’t remember the last time you took a close look at your skin, set some time aside. It’s another recommendation for healthy foot hygiene. It will also alert you to any changes.

skin conditionsThe Center for Podiatric Care and Sports MedicineAugust 26, 2020skin conditions, plantar warts, Athlete's foot, SWIFT, skin growth

Get to Know Our Advanced Treatment Technologies

If your foot and ankle pain require a little more than one visit to our office, here are some of the advanced treatments that can help with your pain and discomfort.

advanced treatments, common foot conditionsThe Center for Podiatric Care and Sports MedicineJuly 21, 2020chronic pain, warts, nail fungus, laser, Tenex, SWIFT

Keep Your Eyes on Your Feet

Here are three things to consider about your foot and ankle health while slowly — and safely — returning to normalcy.

telemedicine, foot health, diabetesThe Center for Podiatric Care and Sports MedicineJune 19, 2020diabetes, fungal toenail

Exercise at Home and Avoid Injuries

Skipping a few steps before exercising can lead to injuries or discomfort. These pre-workout tips can prepare your body for a workout.

exercise, injury preventionThe Center for Podiatric Care and Sports MedicineMay 26, 2020fractures, ankle sprains, Achilles tendonitis

Telemedicine or In-Person Appointment?

We’re in a fight to help ‘flatten the curve’. One of the ways we do so is by providing an option for our patients to connect with us through telemedicine, or video visits.

Office news, COVID-19, telemedicineThe Center for Podiatric Care and Sports MedicineApril 22, 2020Telemedicine, diabetes, ulcer, neuropathy

Have You Heard the News? New Developments at Our Practice!

You may have noticed a few changes to our website, but it’s official: We are The Center for Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine.

COVID-19, Office newsThe Center for Podiatric Care and Sports MedicineMarch 25, 2020Telemedicine, advanced technologies

Diabetes Check-In: How Are Your Feet?

During the first quarter of this new year we want to remind you of how quickly things can change with your feet and ways to stay on top of healthy habits.

diabetesThe Center for Podiatric Care and Sports MedicineFebruary 24, 2020infection, wounds, diabetes

Bunions: When to Discuss Surgery

Many conservative or non-invasive treatments can help relieve pain and slow a bunion’s growth, but if these methods have not alleviated your pain or helped with walking we will discuss surgical options with you.

bunions, foot deformity, common foot conditionsThe Center for Podiatric Care and Sports MedicineJanuary 22, 2020bunions, surgery, bunionectomy, non-invasive treatments

Your Heel Pain May Be Caused by Plantar Fasciitis

For those unused to exercising, it’s very important to get your doctor’s approval and to start slowly to avoid injury. One common overuse injury among athletes who try to do too much too soon is heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis.

heel painThe Center for Podiatric Care and Sports MedicineDecember 23, 2019plantar fasciitis, heel pain, orthotics, Tenex Health treatments

Hammertoes: Painful Deformities That Need Medical Intervention

If you notice that one or more of your smaller toes are bending up at the middle joint, you may have a hammertoe. This deformity is caused by a muscle and ligament imbalance in the toe joint.

foot deformity, hammertoeThe Center for Podiatric Care and Sports MedicineNovember 26, 2019hammertoe, orthotic, surgery

Foot Health 101

Your feet are the foundation of your body. Most days we take them for granted, but healthy feet are what enable you to stand, walk, run, work, shop and do most every other activity.