It’s especially important not to wait to get your toe checked out if you suspect it’s broken, because a podiatrist will need to take an x-ray to confirm that there was no deformity created by the injury. “Once the x-ray shows that the toe is stable, the doctor will let you know that there’s not…

  Regarding the treatment of ingrown toenails, Daniel Michaels, DPM, says it can be conservative or surgical: “For those patients who present the problem sporadically or eventually, a conservative treatment can be considered with periodic visits scheduled by the podiatrist as long as they are spaced apart in a reasonable time. On some occasions, it will…

Perhaps the most surprising difference between pregnancy and the non-pregnant life is feet changes. “During pregnancy, it is not uncommon to notice flattening of the foot arches, swelling, an increase in show size, and even ingrown toenails,” says Dan Michaels, DPM. “Slippers can certainly be of help as they work to mitigate some of the changes…

It’s understandable if you want to get outside and exercise these days. Spring is in the air, but, is there a spring in your step? Yes, it is certainly a time to get out there and exercise. But if it has been a while, “I would say start walking before running; that way you can…

You purchase a pair of “super shoes”-the high-stack, next-gen midsole, plated racing shoes that are the running story of the last few years-and soon boast a new personal best or two. You start to wear the shoes not just in races and special workouts, but also on more of your regular runs. Sounds great! But…

  “A recent study revealed that more than a quarter of children are wearing shoes that could permanently damage their feet. A staggering 29 percent of children could be wearing shoes that are completely the wrong size. According to a survey of 2,000 parents by the College of Podiatry, a staggering 55 percent of children…

    As it turns out, we do things all the time that could result in a stubbed toe – except that when we’re wearing shoes, we don’t actually feel it, according to Daniel Michels, DPM. In fact, a stubbed toe means that “in the course of walking, you hit your forefoot against an object…

The key symptom of plantar fasciitis is heel pain which is at its worst first thing in the morning, according to Dan Michaels, DPM. “This is because the already inflamed plantar fascia experiences micro tears when the person gets out of bed and starts walking around in the morning after being off their feet during…

“As we begin this new year, it is a time of new beginnings and change. Exercise and being more active is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions or goals. Often, persons want to start an exercise program, but foot pain can quickly stop this. Healthy feet are the firm foundation needed for a…

Foot doctors do a few things to diagnose the source of top of foot pain. First, they’ll ask you some questions about your medical history and do a physical exam says Daniel Michaels, DPM. Knowing the nature of the pain (Is it sharp or dull? What activities make it worse?) and the location will help your…