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 you a fan of golf? If so, do you enjoy playing the game or watching it on television? Either way, we have something for you with today’s blog. Dr. Brandon A. Macy at Clark Podiatry Center is celebrating National Golf Month, and he is sharing some helpful tips for patients who love the game…
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…
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…
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…
Sore soles at the end of a long day of standing or walking; burning or tingling pain when you get out of bed in the morning; pain at the base of your heel. These are all symptoms associated with plantar fasciitis foot pain. While it might not be completely debilitating, it can definitely cause extreme discomfort and…
Now that we are in full swing of winter, it’s time to talk about all the fun you and your children will have during the cold winter months! Most winter activities, related to snow and ice can be a lot of fun but come with their share of possible foot and ankle injuries too. The…
If you haven’t already, dust off those winter boots! The winter weather can cause quite a chill from the top of your head to the tips of your toes. Keeping your feet warm can help warm up the entire body, so why resist wearing those boots? First things first. How are your old boots? They…
