About Me

Getting My Foot Fixed

A few months ago, I realized that I had a real problem with my left foot. Whenever I started running, I would have this piercing pain alongside my arch, and it was really uncomfortable. I decided that I couldn't let the problem continue, since it started to affect my ability to work out. I thought about it and decided to go to the podiatrist so that I could start finding a solution. It was amazing how much of a difference it made. My doctor found the problem, recommended a treatment, and taught me how to keep the issue from happening again. My blog discusses all things foot-related, from finding cool socks to recognizing the symptoms of injury.

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4 Things Parents Need To Kmow About Pigeon Toes

Posted on September 30, 2015

Pigeon toes, also known as intoeing, is a gait abnormality that can affect young children. Children with this condition walk with their feet pointed inwards instead of straight ahead. Here are four things parents need to know about pigeon toes. What causes it? Many different factors have been suggested as causes of pigeon toe. A podiatrist will need to examine your child's feet and take a patient history to determine the cause. [Read More]

4 Things You Need To Know About Trench Foot

Posted on September 2, 2015

Trench foot is a serious foot condition that occurs when the feet are exposed to wet conditions for a prolonged period of time. It was a common problem for soldiers fighting in the trenches during the First World War, which is how it got its name, but the condition is still around today, and you don't need to go to war to contract it. Here are four things you need to know about trench foot. [Read More]

4 Points to Know About Plantar Fascittis

Posted on August 5, 2015

Plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes a great amount of pain in your heel that can make it almost impossible to walk. Understanding some relatively unknown facts and misunderstandings about plantar fasciitis can help you know your condition that much better. Surprisingly Little is Known About its Causes Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common of all foot problems, but podiatrists actually know very little about its actual causes. [Read More]

3 Tips For Diagnosing, Treating, And Avoiding Athlete's Foot

Posted on July 24, 2015

Athlete's foot is a fungal infection that generally begins around your toes or on the soles of your feet and can cause you a great deal of pain. If you fear that you may have athlete's foot, there are certain signs to look for. You will also need to treat athlete's foot in order to make it go away. Lastly, if you want to avoid getting athlete's foot altogether, there are things that you can do to help stop it. [Read More]