Lockdown was bad news for our poor feet. Daniel Michaels, DPM states “sudden increase of activities after a period of low activities, or due to too much activities without enough rest period. A period of staying at home while wearing comfy wide slippers or being barefoot and then going back to tight and narrow…

Mobility can be an issue as you get older, but the problem may begin with foot pain or soreness which makes it harder to walk, stand up, or climb stairs. It can affect balance, and could involve other parts of the body such as the knees and spine. “Ignoring foot pain is often to the…

Supportive shoes and lifestyle changes, such as maintaining a healthy weight, are the best bets for keeping foot pain at bay, said Dan Michaels, DPM. Sneakers are always a good choice, but if you insist on slippers or sandals at home, choose a pair with arch support.   “If someone can change their lifestyle – lose…

Calluses on your feet can be thick, hard, and even painful. Depending on the severity of your calluses, you may need to head into the podiatrist’s office for proper treatment. But, if you’re able to manage them at home, you need to be careful about what tools you use. Dan Michaels, DPM, says you want…

  Whether you consistently opt for a perfectly-polished pedicure or you prefer a more au natural look, one thing’s for sure: nobody wants discolored nails. According to Dan Michaels, DPM, while several things can negatively impact the color and texture of nails, fungus is usually the leading culprit. “Yellow or brown and thickened nails are…

Dan Michaels, DPM faced a predicament. He had a patient with an open wound that he needed to clean to remove dead tissue that could prevent proper healing, or worse. Infection could lead to severe pain and require limb amputation. But he didn’t have access to an operating room. Left with few other choices, he…

  Any knee pain you experience while running is very likely related to your form. If you’re experiencing pain in both knees, “[this] is often caused by alignment issues stemming from our foundation: the feet,” explained Dan Michaels, DPM. “If the feet are not transferring ground reaction forces properly up the chain, alignment is thrown…

    According to Dan Michaels, DPM, “Injuries to the Lisfranc joint most commonly occur in automobile accidents, military personnel, runners, horseback riders, football players and participants of other contact sports, or something as simple as a misstep on a staircase. Twisting the foot is an indirect force can cause a Lisfranc injury. A direct force…

  Lack of flexibility and specific health conditions can be factors why people don’t trim their toenails, says Dan Michaels, DPM. “For some people over time, as they age, being flexible enough to reach your feet becomes challenging,” she explains. “Also, certain people have health conditions like a previous stroke, spinal bifida, or rheumatoid arthritis,…

According to Dan Michaels, DPM, “The pandemic certainly hasn’t been good for our mental health, nor our physical well-being since many of us are getting far less activity. What about the consequences of strolling around the house in our pajamas and socks? It is surprising to many how significant they can be. Many of us…