Winter injury woes
Winter foot injuries most frequently include ankle sprains from slipping on ice, stress fractures, and heel pain flare-ups (plantar fasciitis) caused by cold-stiffened tissues and unsupportive boots. [...]
My child has flat feet.
Question: My child has flat feet. Should I be worried? Answer: I am often asked to evaluate children for flat feet. Parents are often very concerned about [...]
To stretch or not?
Learning to stretch: Flexing growing muscles helps kids avoid pain One of the biggest reasons parents bring their children to me is for aches and [...]
Does my infant need to wear shoes?
Do Babies Need To Wear Shoes When Learning To Walk? Learning how to walk is a major exciting milestone for a baby. Children usually don’t [...]
Are you suffering from foot pain?
Are you suffering from foot pain? Biomechanical foot issues can cause aching, painful feet. These foot issues can also result in referred pain in [...]
My feet are killing me
“My feet are killing me” is a very common complaint heard around town. Only a few of those suffering from sore feet, seek professional help. [...]
Looking after baby’s feet
Looking after a baby's feet is crucial for their development, as they are mostly made of soft cartilage that eventually turns into 26 bones, a [...]
Painful toes- what can it be?
Chilblains on toes are small, itchy, painful red or purple swellings caused by the skin's abnormal reaction to cold followed by rapid rewarming. They usually heal [...]
Help- I have blisters on my feet
Preventing blisters on your feet involves reducing friction, managing moisture, and ensuring proper fit for footwear. Blisters are caused by friction, heat, and moisture, [...]
Wet weather and foot care
Looking after your feet in wet weather is crucial for preventing blisters, fungal infections (like athlete's foot), and skin maceration (white, wrinkly skin). The core [...]