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• posted: Nov. 11, 2019
• Pediatric

Backpacks, paper, pencils, and clothes are just a few of the things your youngster may need before the start of a new school year. When shopping for your child during Read More

• posted: Nov. 04, 2019
• Baby Feet

A child's feet grow rapidly during the first year, reaching almost half of their adult foot size. This is why podiatrists consider the first year to be the most important Read More

• posted: Sep. 20, 2019
• Metatarsalgia

Metatarsalgia denotes a common foot condition characterized by pain and inflammation of the joints and bones of the ball of the foot - the area just before the toes, also Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2019
• Foot Odor

The feet have more sweat glands than any other part of the body, which means they have the ability to sweat profusely. With your feet encased in your shoes all Read More

• posted: Aug. 26, 2019
• Bone Spurs

Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, can occur anywhere in the skeletal system, and the feet are no exception. Bone spurs are simply overgrowths of bone, which most commonly form Read More

• posted: Aug. 08, 2019
• Sprained Ankle

Signs and Treatment for Sprained Ankles Do you have a sprained ankle? Ankle sprains are among the most common injuries. Ankle sprains sprain occur when the ligaments in the ankle are Read More

• posted: Aug. 08, 2019
• foot pain

Foot pain can dramatically affect your life, causing you to spend more time away from the activities you love. The good news is, you can get relief from foot pain Read More

• posted: Jul. 05, 2019
• Hammertoes

A hammertoe is a common foot deformity that affects the middle joint of the smaller toes. As a result, this causes the toes to bend downward. Since this bend causes Read More

• posted: Jun. 19, 2019
• Flat Feet

While there are many people with flat feet, often times they won’t even know it; however, there are others with flat feet that regularly experience pain, soreness, and other problems. Read More

• posted: Jun. 03, 2019
• Diabetic Feet

Diabetic feet need special care because of decreased circulation, neuropathy, joint deterioration, and more. While your primary care physician may guide you on blood sugar control, medications, a healthy diet, Read More

• posted: May 10, 2019
• Neuroma

Are you dealing with pain, burning, tingling or numbness between your toes or in the ball of the foot? If you said “yes” then you could be dealing with a Read More

• posted: Apr. 05, 2019
• Ingrown Toenails,  Plantar Fasciitis,  Diabetic Foot Care

The human foot and ankle contain 33 joints, 26 bones and over 100 tendons, ligaments and muscles. While all of these parts of the foot should work together, there are Read More

• posted: Mar. 20, 2019
• Foot Injuries

An unexpected fall or twist can result in an injury of the foot or ankle, such as a sprain or strain. Immediate first aid can help prevent complications, reduce pain Read More

• posted: Mar. 06, 2019

Is heel pain keeping you down? Pain that occurs following an injury or early in an illness may play a protective role, warning us about the damage we have suffered. So Read More

• posted: Mar. 04, 2019
• Orthotics

You may be surprised to learn that most feet can benefit from custom shoe inserts from our offices in Norfolk and Suffolk, VA! Did you know that only about 1 in Read More

• posted: Feb. 20, 2019
• Corns

Many people think corns and calluses are the same thing, but there are differences. A corn is smaller than a callus, and has a hard center which is surrounded by Read More