Foot Care

1. Don't ignore foot pain. It's not normal. If the pain persists, contact our office.

2. Inspect your feet regularly. Pay attention to changes in color and temperature. Look for thick or discolored nails (a sign of developing fungus), and check for cracks or cuts in the skin. Peeling or scaling on the soles of feet could indicate Athlete's foot. Any growth on the foot is not considered normal.

3. Wash your feet regularly, especially between the toes, and be sure to dry them completely.

4. Trim toenails straight across, but not too short. Be careful not to cut nails in corners or on the sides; it can lead to ingrown toenails. Persons with diabetes, poor circulation or heart problems should not treat their own feet because they are more prone to infection.

5. Make sure that your shoes fit properly. Purchase new shoes later in the day when feet tend to be at their largest and replace worn out shoes as soon as possible.

6. Select and wear the right shoe for the activity that you are engaged in (i.e. running shoes for running).

7. Alternate shoes - don't wear the same pair of shoes every day.

8. Avoid walking barefooted. Your feet will be more prone to injury and infection. At the beach or when wearing sandals always use sunblock on your feet as the rest of your body.

9. Be cautious when using home remedies for foot ailments. Self-treatment can often turn a minor problem into a major one.

10. If you are a diabetic, contact our office at least once a year for a check-up.

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Orthotics
Description: Orthotics are orthopedic devices that are used to treat a variety of biomechanical foot disorders. This article will explain who needs orthotics and what type of orthotic will be best for your needs. Orthotics can help to eliminate common foot pain.
Foot Care For Seniors
Description: This article explains how senior citizens can best care for their feet to avoid problems.
Fungus Problems
Description: This article describes how to prevent and treat fungus of the feet.
Nutrition For Your Feet
Description: This article describes how Osteoporosis can first be seen by the feet. I discusses prevention methods.
Foot Odor and Smelly Feet
Description: This article descibes how people acquire smelly feet and how it's treated.
Your Feet at Work
Description: This article explains how to properly care for your feet while in a working environment.
Common Fungal Problems
Description: This article describes the most common fungus problems people experience.
Blisters
Description: This article describes how people obtain blisters, how to prevent them and how to treat them.
Pedicures
Description: This article describes the safest way to get a pedicure to avoid infections.
Women's Feet
Description: This article describes the many issues women can have with their feet. It describes high heel, pedicures and other gender factors.

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Suddenly Senior
Description: This website is great for any and every person who feels they went to bed one night and woke up a senior citizen. Learn travel tips, job tips, inspirational stories and more!
foot News Articles
Description: This link will provide our patietns with great articles concerning foot and ankles. This link discusses the latest technologies and servies offered in the podiatry world.
Plantar Fasciitis
Description: Dr. Wishnie discusses heel pain in this video (part 2)
Plantar Fasciitis
Description: Dr. Wishnie discusses heel pain in this video.
Free Book
Description: This video explains the books written by the doctors of Family Foot & Ankle Specialists.
Sports Injuries
Description: Dr. Wishnie discusses athletic foot conditions in this video.
Bunion Surgery
Description: A real live patient discusses her experience with bunion surgery at Family Foot & Ankle Specialists.
Podiatric Surgery
Description: Dr. Dana Waters discusses foot surgery in this video.
What are Those Lumps and Bumps on my Feet
Description: Dr. Wishnie discusses foot porblems in this blog.
You Do Not Have to Live with Heel Pain
Description: Dr. Wishnie discusses treatment options for heel pain.

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