About ten years ago, I was diagnosed with diabetes. That diagnosis hit me very hard because I thought that my life would be too different from what I had known. Over the years, I have accepted the diagnosis and have found ways to live as I would without the disease. Having diabetes does require me to make more trips to my doctor and to my podiatrist. If you have diabetes and have yet to visit a podiatrist, this blog can show you why you should start going now. You will find information about how diabetes impacts your feet and what you can do to prevent the long-term problems that can arise.
Posted on: 4 April 2024
Your feet carry you through life, step by step. Yet, all too often, we tend to take them for granted. Imagine how different your world would be if you had trouble walking, couldn't play sports, or couldn't run after your children. Proper foot care is as essential as a well-rounded diet and regular exercise for maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle. But what exactly can a foot doctor do for you? [Read More]
Posted on: 28 March 2023
Plantar fasciitis is a prevalent condition that affects individuals of all ages. It is caused by inflammation in the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue stretching across the foot's bottom. Symptoms often include sharp pain in the heel or arch area and tenderness when standing or walking for extended periods. It is crucial to address plantar fasciitis because it can lead to long-term complications such as chronic pain and difficulty walking. [Read More]
Posted on: 20 June 2022
If you're going to do a substantial amount of hiking, then of course you will want hiking boots. But beyond that, you may also want to have those boots fitted for custom orthotics. Here are some key benefits of having custom orthotics added to your hiking boots. A Better Fit Everyone's feet are shaped a little differently. Hiking boots are typically made to be versatile. They fit a lot of people's feet pretty well, but few people's feet perfectly. [Read More]
Posted on: 28 February 2022
As a runner, you get used to powering through pain and persisting, no matter what. On some level, it is this determination that makes one successful at the sport. You won't win a 5k or marathon if you stop the moment you get uncomfortable! The downside to this attitude, though, is that some runners keep running and training through pain and discomfort that are actually signs of a more serious, underlying issue. [Read More]