April is National Foot Health Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to focus on foot care and work on the general well-being of our feet. Needless to say, the team at Clark Podiatry Center loves the month of April and is excited to share the following tips and tricks for achieving optimal foot health….
Young athletes often have to deal with various foot issues that could mess up their long-term health and performance. From overuse injuries to simple slip-ups, these issues are no match for a trusty podiatrist. Common Foot Problems in Young Athletes How a Podiatrist Can Help How Can Young Athletes Deal with Overuse Injuries Foot problems…
Now that it’s the holiday season, there’s a lot of happiness and celebration in the air. However, sometimes chaos can prevail as well! It’s easy to forget about one important part of our health when we’re busy shopping, cooking, and enjoying ourselves, and that’s our podiatric health! While we’re enjoying the holiday season, let’s remember…
Improve your diabetic foot care this American Diabetes Month. Learn the essentials of diabetes management and proactive foot care practices.
Walking is a basic human activity and has been for centuries. As we make our way to and from destinations, it is estimated that an average person takes 7,500 steps in a day, and if you live to the age of 80, you will likely take close to 216,000,000 steps. Considering this, keeping an eye on…
There are many types of doctors a person can see, depending on what part of the body needs attention. For the heart it is a cardiologist, for the kidneys, it is a nephrologist, and for the skin, it’s a dermatologist. For your feet, though, it’s a podiatrist. But why see a podiatrist? Aren’t foot problems really…
Having flat feet can be a problem. What is a flat foot? A flat foot is a foot without an arch. For a child, though, it is not uncommon. Flat feet also are known as Pes planus, is seen in 44% of 3 to 6-year-old children. By age 9, though, the arch usually develops, and the condition…
There are many things that can cause pain in your feet. One is called a Neuroma. A Neuroma is the thickening of the skin and irritation of a nerve between your toes. Neuromas can affect the ball of your feet and is usually found between your 3rd and 4th toes. This is also called Morton’s Neuroma. Symptoms of a…
Choosing the right Orthotics for a child can be much more important than for an adult. A child’s orthotic will guide the proper growth of their feet for the rest of their lives and help with the proper alignment of the ankle, knees, hips and lower back, hopefully eliminating the need for one when they are older….
There are many reasons to wear an orthotic, depending on the type of foot problem you may have. Reasons to wear an orthotic include: Flat feet – low arches Supination – an outward roll of the foot when stepping Overpronation – inward roll of the foot when taking a step Diabetes – lack of insulin in your…
