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Podiatry Blog
Proper Prep for Foot Surgery
Sometimes conservative treatments alone will not treat the problem, and you and your doctor may decide that surgical procedures are necessary.
These Feet are on Fire!
Any burning or tingling sensation anywhere in our body is a cause for concern and is often a huge warning sign of something going on internally.
Why Do Stubbed Toes Hurt So Much?
There are two main reasons that work together to create a painful reaction when you stub your toe:
Keep Your Ankles Strong with These At-Home Exercises
Without conditioning, weak ankles can sometimes lead to injuries like sprains or fractures.
Footcare While You Travel
Are you planning a great vacation this summer? Whatever plans you’ve made, take time to consider caring for your feet.
What is With This Ankle Pain?
When inflammation or injury occurs in the tendons behind the ankle, often due to overuse or repeated stress, it can lead to a condition called peroneal tendinosis.
Untangling Peripheral Neuropathy
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy affects more than 50% of all diabetics and is something we see and treat quite often. Read on to understand the basics of this disease.
3 Things You Can Control to Help Your Feet
Our feet need to be cared for just as much as any other part of our body.
This is How You Battle Heel Pain
Luckily, our podiatrists have numerous ways to battle heel pain (also known as plantar fasciitis) at home.
Your Feet are Susceptible to Cancer Too
Feet are often not the first areas that come to mind when we think about how cancer affects our bodies, but they are still susceptible to malignant melanoma and other types of skin cancer.
7 Tips For Diabetic Foot Care
At Westfield Foot and Ankle, we’ve seen firsthand the complications that can arise in a diabetic patient’s feet.
Osteoporosis Awareness
May is National Osteoporosis Awareness Month, and the experts here at Westfield Foot and Ankle, LLC are here to share some important facts about osteoporosis and your feet.
5 Ways to Prevent Arthritic Feet
One of those common side effects that slow people down is osteoarthritis, the most common arthritis, often referred to as “wear and tear” arthritis.
Keeping your Toddler’s Feet Healthy
We’re working to take some of the guess work and stress away from caring for your child’s feet. If you keep these following tips in mind, it will help steer them in the direction of good future foot health.
What Your Feet Can Tell You About Your Health
Since April is National Foot Health Awareness Month, we wanted to discuss a few other things your feet can tell you about your health. If you have any of the following issues, it’s time to give your podiatrist a call.
5 Signs You Should See a Podiatrist
April is National Foot Health Awareness Month and if you are dealing with any of the following foot issues, it’s time to give your podiatrist a call.
Spring Towards Healthy Feet
All month in April is National Foot Health Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to make sure your feet are healthy and ready for spring and summer.