Pickleball has exploded in popularity in recent years, especially among those 50 and older. And, as is often the case when a new sport catches on, injuries are growing along with participation. Dan Michaels, DPM says he commonly sees inversion ankle sprains from pickleball, injuries that occur when the foot twists upward and the ankle…

Prince Harry may be suffering from bunions as a result of his high impact training and action in the Army, a podiatrist has claimed. Daniel Michaels, DPM, states that while he boasts a “good arch profile,” there are signs he could have a mild bunion deformity.   His feet seem to appear healthy and there…

    According to Daniel Michaels, DPM, “The best way to avoid wounds is prevention. Self-screening and visual inspection of your feet will go a long way. Small and/or painless wounds on the feet can very quickly become larger, more dangerous wounds and infection sites if not monitored and promptly attended to. It is much…

  While some believe that a vitamin deficiency is to blame for dry, cracked heels, Dan Michaels, DPM, dismisses this as rare in the States and other developed nations. He explains that deficiencies in vitamins E, C, and B can indeed contribute to dry skin, but it’s more likely not the root cause of your…

Foot ulcers are very common in those who have diabetes, says Daniel Michaels, DPM, a board-certified podiatrist and foot surgeon who treats diabetic foot ulcers. According to Dr. Michaels, “Diabetes suppresses the immune system, reducing the body’s response to stress, infection, and injury.” This, in turn, makes it harder for those with diabetes to heal…

Expecting a child is a beautiful experience, but it also comes with many trials. Aside from updating your closet to include maternity clothing, your current shoe collection goes on a temporary hiatus. “The further women go into their pregnancy, the need for arch support increases,” said Dan Michaels, DPM. Most women ditch high heels during…

Plantar fasciitis can happen to anyone, said Dan Michaels, DPM, a podiatrist at Northwestern Medicine, but it occurs more frequently in people who are on their feet for long periods of time. That pain becomes pronounced after lengthy periods of inactivity. People with the condition feel their feet throb when they step out of bed…

Starting a new fitness routine as part of your New Year’s resolutions? Protecting your feet is critical. “No pain, no gain may be a motto for most workouts, but too much, too soon can lead to foot and ankle injuries, which can sabotage fitness goals,” says Dan Michaels, DPM.   Playing through an ankle sprain can cause…

A plantar fibroma is a fibrous knot, or nodule, on the bottom of the foot. The nodule is part of the plantar fascia. This is a ligament made up of adult collagen type I. For some reason the body starts to absorb the adult type I collagen and replace it with unorganized fetal type III…

It’s summertime and the living can be hard on your feet! From blisters to fungal infections and problems related to diabetes, there are a number of issues that can plague our feet year-round and a few that go hand-in-hand with the summer months. According to Dan Michaels, DPM summertime brings a surge in cases of…