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Dan Michaels, DPM, emphasized that footwear is not one-size-fits-all. Each category—running, training, walking, and sport-specific—serves a unique purpose, offering distinct biomechanical benefits. Wearing the wrong type of shoe can increase the risk of injury, while selecting the appropriate shoe can enhance performance, improve alignment, and reduce stress on the foot and ankle. Dr. Michaels highlighted…
Most people don’t spend too much time thinking about the arch of their foot — how high it is, how low it is — that is, until foot or ankle pain becomes a problem. “When you’re born, you have flat feet,” said Dan Michaels, DPM, adding that children tend to develop an arch between the…
Most people spend a lifetime on their feet, but few give much thought to footwear until something goes wrong. Dan Michaels, DPM says two of the most common issues he sees — bunions and hammer toes — are largely preventable with the right shoes and treatable without surgery when caught early. Both conditions share a…
With April observed as National Diabetes and Foot Health Month, Dan Michaels, DPM offers these recommendations for diabetics: • Avoid soaking feet, this causes excessive dryness and can lead to cracks. • Check feet daily for any new blisters, wounds, etc. • Avoid going barefoot, especially if you have neuropathy/diabetic nerve damage. • Ask your provider…
“Your feet are often the first place where systemic health issues show up. Paying attention to them can help catch problems early and protect your long-term mobility,” says podiatrist Dan Micaels, DPM. “Untreated issues like infections, ulcers, or structural problems can escalate, sometimes requiring surgery or leading to permanent damage. In severe cases, particularly with…
As we age, wear and tear breaks down that plush tissue on the bottom of your feet. And if you put your feet to heavy use, you’ll wear down that cushion quicker. Some of that internal cushioning can be restored—even if just temporarily—with the injection of dermal fillers. “It’s getting very popular because people are…
“Athlete’s foot can be a portal of entry for some dangerous infections, particularly in the elderly and people with diabetes. So, it’s important to realize that it is a problem,” says Dan Michaels, DPM. “Many times, athlete’s foot is asymptomatic. But in the elderly or others at higher risk, we can see serious complications that…
Bunions cause a progressive dislocation of your joint. As the long bone of your foot drifts outward, your big toe turns inward, changing the shape of your foot and making every step painful.
If you’ve noticed that whenever the temperature starts to rise, so does the swelling in your feet and ankles, then you should know that you’re not alone. Dan Michaels, DPM states that heat affects circulation and fluid balance in the body, which is the main reason why lower extremity swelling is more common in hot weather….
No two pregnancies are exactly the same and every person’s body reacts differently. That said, there are certain biological things that happen during this time that can lead to some common bodily shifts — including swollen feet. “During pregnancy, many patients notice that their feet become flatter and sometimes slightly longer or wider,” says Dan…
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