Since suffering a knee injury a few years ago, I’ve learned the importance of wearing comfortable, supportive shoes. Are you battling a painful foot condition? If you’re dealing with excruciating foot pain, consider visiting a reputable podiatrist. This medical professional can provide you with the latest treatment options available to meet your specific need. A podiatrist can also recommend the best types of shoes for you to wear. For example, if you have flat feet, a podiatrist might recommend you purchase a specific brand of shoes with built-in arch support. On this blog, I hope you will discover the numerous ways a podiatrist can help you solve a foot problem.
Posted on: 2 August 2021
If you have a lump on your foot, see a podiatrist for a diagnosis. While a lump is concerning, it might be something as simple and common as a cyst. If the cyst is small and not bothersome, it may not even need to be treated. If the cyst causes pain, the podiatrist might recommend foot surgery to remove the cyst. Here's a closer look at foot cysts and how they are removed through surgery.
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Posted on: 8 February 2021
A bunion can be an extremely painful foot problem that can have major impacts on your quality of life and the activities that you can do. Before you are able to evaluate your treatment options and needs for your bunions, it is important to have some basic myths about this medical problem dispelled.
Myth: Bunions Are Always The Result Of Genetics
While it is true that a person's family history can make them particularly vulnerable to developing bunions, there are other factors and causes that can lead to a person developing this condition.
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Posted on: 18 August 2020
Severe ankle pain, whether due to a traumatic injury or joint diseases, can greatly hamper a person's life and make it impossible to partake in normal activities. If you have major ankle issues, you should make an appointment with a podiatrist. Tests will be run, and your podiatrist may suggest a total ankle replacement. Medical technology has advanced over the years, and most patients who undergo a total ankle replacement have very good outcomes.
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Posted on: 24 September 2019
You should know the different things that children can be afflicted with that warrant a trip to the podiatrist. This way, you will have a better chance of catching your child's issues early on, or you will know when you should take them in for other foot-related issues. Here are some of those things you want to make sure you know about.
Some issues aren't recognized right away
Even once your child begins walking, you may not notice certain foot problems.
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