The feet have more sweat glands than any other part of the body, which means they have the ability to sweat profusely. With your feet encased in your shoes all day and the sweat unable to evaporate, bacteria will begin to grow rapidly. The presence of certain bacteria begins to break down the sweat, generating…
If you’re a runner, it goes without saying that your feet take the brunt of the punishment. In fact, for runners the feet are more vulnerable to injury than any other part of the body. Luckily, both long-distance runners and casual joggers can improve their performance by paying extra attention to their feet and taking…
The arch structure of our feet determines how we walk, which means our arches need to be both sturdy and flexible in order to adjust to different walking surfaces. For most people, their feet have a curve or an arch at the bottom that provides flexibility and shock absorption. But for the five percent of…
The National Patient Safety Foundation (npsf.org) promotes an “Ask Me 3” campaign regarding patient education. Patients should understand the answers to the following 3 questions: 1. What is my main problem? 2. What do I need to do? 3. Why is it important for me to do this? By all means, when you come to…
People with diabetes are prone to foot problems, often developing from a combination of poor circulation and nerve damage. Damage to the nerves in the legs and feet diminishes skin sensation, making it difficult to detect or notice pain or temperature changes. A minor sore or scrape on your foot may get infected simply because you…
Corns and calluses are thick, hardened areas of skin that develop in response to your body’s natural defense to repeated pressure or friction. While neither condition presents a long-term or serious health risk, they can be painful, irritating and unattractive. Identifying a Corn or Callus Corns and calluses are similar in nature, but differ in…
A bunion is an abnormal, bony prominence that develops on the joint at the base of your big toe. As the big toe joint becomes enlarged, it forces the toe to crowd against your other toes, and the pressure exerted on your big toe joint results in inflammation and pain. Early treatment is necessary to…
Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, can occur anywhere in the skeletal system, and the feet are no exception. Bone spurs are simply overgrowths of bone that can develop on any normal bone, but most commonly form where two bones come together. Normally bone spurs in the feet are painless, but when exposed to pressure…
Athlete’s foot is one of the most common fungal infections of the skin and is frequently seen in our Clark office. Whether you’ve had it or not, it’s important to understand how you can avoid and treat this highly contagious infection if you do contract it. The fungus that causes athlete’s foot thrives in damp,…
Do you have a difficult time figuring out what kind of tot to get for the little guys on your gift list? Do you think things are a bit too high-tech or expensive for your tastes–or is it that you just don’t understand what all these gizmos are or do? Well, thanks to the fols…
