If you have a baby at home – or are about to welcome one into the family – you know how important it is to have just the right onesies, burp pads, blankets and sheets. But, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), hold off on baby shoes! The AAP advises that babies need…
Do you have a bony bump on the inside of the first joint of the big toe? This bump is called a bunion and is a sign of a deformity that occurs when the bone or tissue of the big toe pushes against the next toe. Bunions can be very painful and can also restrict the movement…
If you have pain or a burning feeling in the ball of your foot, especially when you’re walking barefoot or during sports or workouts, you may have a chronic inflammation condition called metatarsalgia. Some patients also develop a callus under the inflamed area because of the extra pressure on the ball of the foot. Metatarsalgia is an inflammation…
It’s a puzzle – you may have an unusual skin growth on your feet or toes and you’re wondering what it could be. Is it a callus? Is it a corn? What is the difference? A corn is an area of thickened skin with inflamed tissue underneath. These often form where two toes rub together or where…
Did you know that in the U.S. every 13 seconds a senior is treated in an emergency room because of a fall and an older adult dies from fall-related injuries every 20 minutes? (Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). This adds up to millions of injuries to our senior citizens each year. Sadly,…
Do you have pain in the ball of the foot? Does it feel like you are walking on a marble? If so, you may have nerve damage called Morton’s neuroma. A neuroma is a benign nerve tumor. However, in the case of Morton’s neuroma, instead of a tumor there is a thickening of the tissue that…
If you’re like most Americans, you’ve made a few resolutions as we begin 2016. Some are easy to keep – like keeping your house neater – while others are very difficult and require a lot of commitment – for example, quitting smoking or joining a health club. But here’s one resolution that is easy to…
Have you heard the word orthotics? The word comes from Greek and means to align or straighten. Orthotic devices fit inside your shoes and are custom-made to each individual’s feet and needs. They support and comfort your feet and can also be prescribed to heal chronic foot issues and correct biomechanical foot problems. Orthotics can also…
Unless your child is a swimmer or perhaps a gymnast, well-fitting athletic shoes are essential for every sport. At Clark Podiatry we know how important it is to choose the right shoes for athletics based both on the needs of each activity and your child’s specific foot. Your child’s natural movement and physical development will be restricted by shoes that are…
In the past ten years, we have made significant strides in the field of medicine and technology. Today, there are a myriad of options available for patients who do not want to undergo complex procedures and invasive surgeries with long periods of downtime. An X-ray is a type of technology that is now so frequently…
