Do you have pain after foot, ankle or knee surgery?
Any kind of pain after surgery can be discouraging to even the most positive individual. Knowing you’re in the right hands can be a huge relief. The nerve specialists…
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What's different about a Diabetic Shoe?
Do Diabetic shoes work in preventing foot ulcers? For the most part, Diabetic shoes are only minimally effective as an isolated treatment to prevent foot ulcers. Most studies suggest…
Summer Vacation Tips for Healthy Feet
Ouch! Nothing ruins a summer vacation faster than a painful or injured foot. From the airport to your hotel room, there are steps you can take to prevent foot…
National Foot Health Awareness Month 2017 – Top 5 Things to Check on Your Feet
April is National Foot Health Awareness Month so let’s take a moment to talk about our feet. Our feet are long-lasting and durable. Your feet mirror your general health. …
Got Ankle Pain???
It is estimated that 2 million Americans suffer from ankle injuries each year. 20% of all sports injuries are ankle injuries. The causes of ankle pain can be endless,…
The Dangers of Wearing Flat Flip Flops
NOT ALL FLIP FLOPS ARE CREATED EQUALLY Posted by Kate Nishimura in Medical Science + Technology., Reposted from Vionic Web Site As flip flop season ramps up, it’s important to keep…
14 Tips for Diabetic Foot Care
People with diabetes can develop many different foot problems. Even ordinary problems can get worse and lead to serious complications. Here are 14 tips to help keep your feet healthy…
Why Diabetic Foot Wounds Heal Slowly
There are many reasons why people with diabetes who are suffering from foot wounds, or diabetic foot ulcers, may have trouble healing. These can be divided these into four different categories: Category 1: Mechanical reasons: Sometimes foot…
10 reasons Diabetics need to Partner with Next Step Foot and Ankle Clinic
Nerve Evaluation: When you have Diabetes, the #1 threat to your feet is nerve dysfunction. This can be in the form of tingling, burning, numbness or pain. Either one can be devastating to…
Why Children Develop Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown nails may sometimes be thought of as a problem mostly faced by athletes and older adults, but the truth is it affects people of all ages, including children….