The team at Clark Podiatry Center hopes you are having a wonderful start to the new year! In order to keep you walking, we want to make sure that you have information for the best winter footwear for you and your family. It’s a good time to check how your winter weather shoes are doing, and if necessary,…
Pediatric foot problems contribute to childhood obesity. Watch this!
Lose weight. Learn to cook healthy. Try something new every day. These are all great resolutions to have as we begin the New Year! Each year, many people embark on the goal of getting into shape, but many people end up stopping because of lack of motivation, or worse, injury. We at Clark Podiatry Center want you…
Have you noticed that your skin has been feeling drier lately? You come out of the shower, and when the water has dried off, you feel tightness in your skin and notice dry patches on your hands or shins. You have to moisturize your skin more than normal. What’s causing this? Well, when winter hits,…
We all know the importance of exercise and stretching when it comes to overall body health. In fact, there are magazines, books, and other blogs about the many different ways to maintain good health like eating a healthy diet and performing activities to stay in shape. However, feet are often overlooked when they mention tips…
It’s a pandemic! People everywhere can’t seem to take their eyes off their phones! It’s become part of daily rituals, as if they are a body part. So it’s no surprise that there are people constantly on their phones – during dinner, laying in bed, while walking, and even while driving. For some, it’s gotten…
Did you know that children and babies are the most likely to have a bone infection? Their growing bones have a larger supply of blood as they develop, making them more susceptible to infections that are carried through the blood. The bacteria are most often found to be Staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as staph infection, and…
Thanksgiving is a time of family and reflecting on what we are thankful for. It’s also time for lots and lots of delicious food! Then, there’s the thought of feeling guilty for all the calories consumed. So how do you remedy this? Exercise! And what better way to do this than to sign up for…
As children begin to walk, their strides and postures may worry new parents. In their novice stages of walking, babies will show all kinds of characteristics, like waddling, standing or walking on tiptoes, or having bowlegs. Don’t worry though, because most of this can be normal in the early stages of walking. Below are some…
The cold weather season is approaching – well, some of you already believe it has begun. While it is tempting to say “stay inside, it’s too cold,” you may be inadvertently reducing the amount of activity that your children engage in. Cold weather and warm, children (and parents, and older adults) need to stay active…
