When it comes to picking the right shoes to bolster foot health, it’s best to take advice from the pros. Restaurant servers, for instance, are accustomed to spending as much as eight hours walking and standing throughout a shift, taking over 20,000 steps within that time.    Swollen ankles, muscle fatigue, lower back pain, and…

“The technology behind patient-specific surgical implants will continue to adapt and evolve over the next decade. As we focus our attention to improving patient outcomes, it is without a doubt among the most vital aspects of biomedical engineering research in our time. These implants continue to be improved year after year. The goal for both…

So, how do these callus-removing booties work? They’re essentially a chemical peel for your feet, with acids that strip away dead skin. However, Daniel Michaels, DPM, MS, says that the glycolic, salicylic, or lactic acids that are often in these foot peels can potentially burn your skin.   “Many times, the acid percentage in these…

You’ve always worn the same shoe size since, well, forever. Then one day you wake up and your tennis shoes feel a tad tight, or your sandals are suddenly a little snug. No, you’re not imagining it. “Everybody’s feet get bigger as we get older,” says board-certified podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon, Dan Michaels,…

Maryland residents dealing with foot ailments due to the effects of diabetes should know that it is a serious health problem that demands treatment, according to  Dan Michaels, DPM, a podiatrist who specializes in diabetic foot care along with his regular practice.     “Diabetic foot ulcers are one of the most common complications in…

Newly popular again, platforms boost your stature and are comfy to boot-but they’re not risk-free. Dan Michaels, DPM warns that platform lovers might pay down the line. While many women experience little foot pain in platforms, he said, if you wear super-high ones regularly after your late 40s, they can cause hip arthritis.   Even…

“Diabetes can cause serious complications in the feet, including non-healing wounds, infection, and even amputation,” said Dr. Michaels. “That’s why it’s so important to educate this population about how they can manage their diabetes and protect their feet, which will keep them at the heart of their families.”

If you want to keep your body strong and healthy in the second half of life, you might need some new routines. Here’s what you’re up against and why you should treat your most vulnerable body parts with TLC. You probably don’t think much about your feet until they hurt – and pain is a…

Lulu Fit-Flops have podiatrists and hundreds of Nordstrom shoppers singing their praises. It also has an easy slip-on design and a thick, triangular strap made with a terry-cloth fabric inner that’s soft against your skin and wicks moisture (no rubber strap-induced blisters here). It also holds the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance, a…

  According to podiatrist Dan Michaels, DPM, there are two primary ways that diabetes affects feet. One is neuropathy, in which people experience anything from “odd sensations in the feet, all the way to no sensation in the feet.” Burning, stinging, or even cold sensations can occur with neuropathy as well.   The second biggest…