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Podiatry Blog
Why Men’s Foot Care Should Not be Optional
In honor of Men’s Health Month and Father’s Day, we want to discuss an area of the body that is often overlooked by men: their feet! Unfortunately, men tend to ignore their health unless there’s an emergency. And, when it comes to your foot health, problems often develop slowly.
Important Foot Safety Tips for National Safety Month
In June we celebrate National Safety Month, to stop workplace accidents and injuries. As your Westfield, IN podiatry practice, we want to make sure you don’t forget your foot safety in the workplace. That’s why, today, we’ll review the ways you can protect your feet on the job—no matter what your job may be.
Arthritis of the Feet and Ankles: What You Need to Know
May is Arthritis Awareness Month which makes it a good time to learn more about this disease. And, as your Westfield podiatric team, we need you to know how it affects your feet and ankles.
Foot Skin Cancer: What You Need to Know
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and we have an important message: you can develop skin cancer anywhere on your body and that includes your feet.
Show Your Feet Some TLC During National Women’s Health Week
As we mark National Women’s Health Week, we need to focus on women’s feet. Because now, more than ever, women’s feet need extra care. After all, you spend hours on your feet, caring for everyone, and you often do it in shoes that aren’t crafted for comfort.
This Mother’s Day, Help Mom Fight Osteoporosis
May is National Osteoporosis Month. Osteoporosis is a disease in which your bones lose more calcium than they absorb. Most people develop this condition after turning 50, but the disease can strike you at an earlier age.
Let’s Save Small Feet for National Every Kid Healthy Week
As April ends, we mark warmer weather—and National Every Kid Healthy Week. This is the perfect time to talk about children’s foot health, since spring and summer can be a tough time on kids’ feet.
5 Ways to Prevent Ingrown Toenails
With sandal season right around the corner, now’s the best time to talk about how to prevent ingrown toenails. Not sure what they are, what causes them or how you can stop ingrown toenails from developing? Just keep reading for all the answers.
3 Keys to Preventing Diabetic Foot Complications
April is National Defeat Diabetes Month. And we want to help you protect yourself from this disease! In this post, we’re breaking down important facts about diabetes.
5 Tips for Preventing Foot Pain While Traveling
If your spring break plans include road tripping, flying or even just spending lots of time outside, it’s important to pay attention to your feet.
Noninvasive, Narcotic-free Treatment for Foot Pain
Every year, the last week of March marks National Drug and Alcohol Facts week. There are so many ways that drug and alcohol abuse affects people’s lives. But one key concern is pain management because sober or drug-free individuals must often avoid narcotics for pain relief. Meaning they need to treat all pain—including foot pain—with noninvasive options.
How Your Podiatrist Helps Prevent MS Foot Complications
This is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, so we're talking about MS and how it affects your feet.
Why Women Need More Foot Care Than Men
Just in time for March 8th’s International Women’s Day, we want to share a foot fact. Women are four times more likely than men to develop foot problems.
Here are 4 Rare Foot Disease Warning Signs
Did you know that February 28 is World Rare Disease Day? On this day, we highlight all rare diseases. Our hope? To bring attention to and find treatments for these conditions and the pain they cause.
Diabetic Foot Care Tips for Cold Weather
If you have diabetes, you should perform daily foot checks and see your podiatrist regularly. But, when the weather turns cold, you may need to take extra precautions with your diabetic foot care.
Show Your Feet Some Love This Month
While February 14th gets the love focus this month, your feet could use it all month (and year) long! Now, your feet don’t need flowers or chocolates. So, what do they want?
How Your Weight Affects Your Feet
We know carrying extra weight is bad for your heart and waistline, but did you know it’s also hard on your feet?
How and When to Buy New Shoes
With January sales dropping prices, you might be thinking of scoring a new pair of shoes for the new year.
Here’s How to Protect Your Feet for 2021 Exercise Resolutions
Got a New Year’s resolution to get more exercise? That’s great! But let’s make sure to protect your feet! Starting a new sport or fitness program is a great way to drop weight or to improve your cardiovascular health.
3 Podiatrist-Approved Tips for Healthy Winter Feet
In our chilly Indiana climate, you have to work for healthy winter feet. Non-stop home heating dries your skin, increasing your risk for cracked heels.