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Dan Micaels, DPM, says that children can quickly outgrow their shoes, especially during growth spurts. Dr. Michaels says shoes that are too small or heavily worn can lead to pain, ingrown toenails, and a lack of proper support. “If they’re in shoes that are really worn out, they’re going to get pain,” Michaels said. “A…
“When patients started coming into my office last year saying their shoes didn’t fit anymore, I knew something was happening. Then came the patients describing a strange sensation, like walking on pebbles, in shoes that used to feel fine. Then the patients pointing to the tops of their feet, asking why their veins were suddenly…
Whether it’s OK to wear shoes without socks is one of the most common questions that Dan Michaels, DPM, gets from his patients. Going without socks “absolutely increases risk” of developing several foot issues, he states. Most conditions related to not wearing socks are uncomfortable, unpleasant, and embarrassing, but not medically concerning, Dr. Michaels said….
According to board-certified podiatrist Dan Michaels, DPM, summer’s flip-flop trend is likely wrecking your feet. Because flip-flops aren’t designed for walking long distances or all-day wear, they can often cause your feet to work overtime. “This recruits muscles you don’t normally use, shortens your stride into a shuffle, and causes fatigue to travel up to…
Dan Michaels, DPM, said he is often the first doctor to see patients experiencing early signs of peripheral artery disease (PAD), a circulatory problem where narrowed arteries limit blood flow to the legs. Beyond hair loss, people with PAD tend to have pale, thin, dry or discolored skin on the feet and chilly toes, he…
Dan Michaels, DPM, urges people not to ignore signs that your feet “feel different” as despite seeming small at first, they escalate quickly. He says, “I see a lot of type 2 diabetes patients who brush off the early warning signs. Symptoms like numbness in the feet, burning, tingling, dry skin, slow-healing cuts, or even…
“One of the most rewarding parts of my job is helping children stay active during important developmental years. It is such a blessing to watch my patients grow up into young adults and succeed,” says Dan Michaels, DPM. “As a parent, it can be difficult to know when your child’s aches and pains are a…
If you have foot pain or are interested in making walking more comfortable, you may be tempted to try insoles or other over-the-counter foot gadgets from the drugstore. But Dan Michaels, DPM, said you should chat with your doctor before buying. “With so many things on the market, just buying an insert or buying something…
“For people prone to shin splints, the goal is to reduce repetitive impact stress on the tibia and surrounding muscles,” says Dan Michaels, DPM. He explained that people with high arches are more likely to suffer from shin splints. “Highly rigid feet and high arches tend to absorb less shock naturally, so the shoe has…
An ingrown toenail happens “when the nail plate [the toenail itself] impinges or sticks into the surrounding flesh of the toe,” explains Dan Michaels, DPM. It can affect any toe, but the big toe is affected most often because it sits closest to the edge of your shoe. Three things put you at higher risk:…
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