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…
The start of a new year is an excellent time to prioritize your health. One aspect of our health that often goes overlooked is our feet. Adding foot health checks to your yearly fitness practice is essential as these small, everyday adjustments can make a significant difference in our daily lives. Here are five strong…
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.
Are orthotics only for adults? Of course not. Children can benefit from these medical devices, too. At Clark Podiatry Center, we understand foot pain and walking challenges can impact everyone, including our youngest patients. Dr. Brandon A. Macy regularly provides parents with suggestions for pediatric foot concerns. Custom children’s orthotics are among those solutions. Here are answers to commonly asked questions: Will…
If your child’s heel hurts, they may be suffering from something called Sever’s Disease. Severs Disease, or Calcaneal apophysitis, is a condition that includes the painful swelling of their foot’s growth plate. Sever’s Disease is something more apt to be found in children. The pain will most likely emanate from the soft cartilage that lays next to…
One of the many problems that a person can have is developing a bunion. What is a bunion? A bunion is a painful bone deformity, or bump, at the base of the big toe. Symptoms of a bunion can include: A large or growing bump on the inside of your big toe’s joint. Pain and swelling…
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….
It probably won’t be a surprise to you that much of a child’s foot health is inherited. High or no arches, tendencies to walk bow legged or the development of calluses are just some of what a child can expect if their parents suffered from the same. One common malady, however, is something called Severs Disease. Also…
The foot is one of the most complicated parts of the human body. With 19 separate muscles, 26 bones, 33 joints, and at least 107 ligaments and tendons, it is easy to see why taking care of your feet is very important. One of the common ailments many people experience is called Plantar fasciitis, a painful inflammation of…
