“Many people have developed plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia from not wearing shoes during the pandemic,” said Daniel Michaels, DPM. “The lack of arch support and padding for the feet has contributed to this. This occurs even more with people who have hardwood floors and tile in the main portions of their homes.”   As for…

Ballet pumps are making a comeback. Dan Michaels, DPM states that wearing such shoes repeatedly can cause “calluses, corns, and in some cases, fractures.” Although the latter, he notes, is something he’s only seen happen “a handful of times” in his practice. Ballet pumps tend to have very thin, flat soles, which offer that trademark chic…

  Runners are no strangers to injuries, especially common ones such as shin splints, pulled muscles, and stress fractures. But if you find that your foot is swollen and painful, especially the area under your ankle, you may be suffering from an injury known as peroneal tendonitis.   “The [peroneal tendons’] job is to stabilize…

According to Dan Michaels, DPM, “In 2022, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention reported that approximately 37.3 million Americans are afflicted with diabetes. Of those, nearly 38 million, approximately 15% of them will experience a diabetic foot ulcer in their respective lifetime. That is over 5 million people with high-risk diabetic foot wounds! Even…

With the recent pandemic, many are still taking advantage of the stay-at-home-time to complete home and yard projects. Foot and ankle surgeons urge homeowners to take appropriate precautions to keep feet and ankles safe on any project by wearing proper footgear. Dan Michaels, DPM sees many patients coming in with foot and ankle injuries from…

As the temperature plunges and cold winds blow, so does the risk of frostbite. Skin exposed to extreme cold can develop frostbite in as little as five minutes, said podiatrist Daniel Michaels, DPM. Though frostbite can happen to anyone, some conditions can make a person more susceptible: if you have diabetes, take blood thinners, or…

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-timer, it’s important to prepare before you turkey trot in order to avoid injury, particularly to your feet and ankles. Dan Michaels, DPM, shares a key injury prevention tip for the big race. As tempting as it can be to hop out of the car and right into…

  According to Dan Michaels, DPM, “Falls put seniors at risk of serious injury including hip fractures and head injury. Fortunately, most falls result in only minor scrapes and bruises, if that. But they can be frightening, and even if there’s little physical harm, people sometimes develop a strong fear of falling that can change…

According to double board-certified podiatrist Dan Michaels, DPM, “It’s important to note that injury can occur from too tightly laced shoes as well as too loosely laced shoes.” So this little shoe-tying checkup is a great way to look after the long-term health of your feet. Dr. Michaels says a few final finishing touches are…

Foot sweating isn’t just uncomfortable. It can cause more serious problems, like fungus and bacterial infections that thrive in the warm, moist environment of a sweaty shoe. In extreme cases, there are medical treatments like Botox injections that can stop sweat at the source. If you’re dealing with a less serious problem, however, there are…