Have you experienced itchy, scaly athlete’s foot in the past, or do you just want to avoid ever getting it? Playing it smart in the locker room can help you avoid contracting this common foot fungus.
Jan 1st, 2020
Have you experienced itchy, scaly athlete’s foot in the past, or do you just want to avoid ever getting it? Playing it smart in the locker room can help you avoid contracting this common foot fungus.
Sometimes, your feet don’t heal as fast as wounds on other parts of your body. This is due to the unique challenges that blood circulation faces, working against gravity to return to your heart and lungs.
Heel pain slowing you down? Find out what’s causing it and what you can do to get back on your feet again.
No one enjoys having a sprained ankle, but it’s even worse when it happens frequently. Chronic instability, or your ankle “giving way” often, can be the result of repeated sprains.
If you have plantar fasciitis, you know pain. If you have plantar fasciitis and your job involves standing, you may wonder how you’re going to live with this painful condition.
Millions of people have diabetes, and the feet are an area where the impact of diabetes can be felt the most. Diabetes can cause many changes to your feet, so it’s important that diabetics not overlook foot care.
Summer means more time hiking, biking, playing sports, or spending time at the pool. With all of this extra activity, you put added pressure on your feet, but you also want them to look good in sandals. Here are some summertime tips for healthy feet.
A bunion is a joint deformity of the big toe that can become extremely painful and lead to problems wearing shoes — and even walking. If you have bunions, learn what you can do about them and how a podiatrist can stop them from getting worse.
You don't have to start each day with plantar fasciitis pain. Consider a non-invasive treatment to ease your pain and get you back on your feet.
If you have diabetes, you may be so focused on keeping your blood sugar under control that you forget about your feet. Having a podiatrist on your team helps you keep your feet healthy and ensures you avoid serious complications.
An ingrown toenail sounds like a small issue, but anyone who’s had one knows the pain can make it difficult to pursue daily activities. To avoid infection and speed healing, you may need medical intervention from a podiatrist. Read on to learn why.
Are you considering custom orthotics for your foot pain? They may be an excellent choice; only your podiatrist can say for sure. Dr. Berg can also explain why the benefits of custom orthotics go well beyond foot pain.