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There are a lot of features to consider when searching for shoes, but “knowing your arch type is helpful for picking out the proper shoes that will allow your feet to function the best,” says Dan Michaels, DPM. He also adds it can predict foot conditions you’re susceptible to, such as plantar fasciitis. Having this…
A bunion is a bony bump that sticks out from the side of your foot at the base of the big toe. The word bunion comes from the Greek word for turnip – perhaps because a bunion can look swollen and reddish. “The common wisdom is that women get bunions because they spend too much…
The days of playing soccer in the fall, basketball in the winter, and taking spring off are largely gone. Today, children as young as seven are joining travel teams, attending specialized athletic camps, and playing a single sport “year-round.” While this builds athletic skill, it also places unprecedented stress on developing bodies. At the Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, we are seeing a massive spike in pediatric overuse injuries.
Your local podiatrist will investigate and find the cause of your chronic foot pain.
Use of a bone stimulator can cut healing time down and keep you on your feet.
Protect your arches and prevent flat foot syndrome with proper footwear.
Traditional therapies can be the answer to minor injuries.
Those who suffer from peripheral neuropathy know it doesn’t manifest in just slight aches and pains. “Neuropathy refers to a process causing inflammation of the nerves, leading to symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and sometimes burning sensations,” explains Dan Michaels, DPM. “The most common causes of peripheral neuropathy are diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, metabolic disorders, and…
When our feet fail us, who’s really at fault? Whether for work or play, our feet are getting us there, and we might owe them a little more respect. “There’s usually two of them and all of your weight is focused on both of them,” said Dan Michaels, DPM. “Throughout the day they do take…
Foot pain is a common complaint at the Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Institute, but many patients still have misconceptions about causes and treatment. In the blog below, Dr. Daniel Michaels takes the time to thoroughly debunk three common myths about foot pain and what to do about it. We hope his words of wisdom help…
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