Family Foot & Ankle Specialists Blog
These blogs are great for understanding your foot problem, learning proper foot care, and discovering new, painless treatment options. We have all different blogs written by podiatrists around the country, our own doctors, even our staff. Foot care is essential to healthy, happy feet.
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What is Ankle Fracture Surgery? A broken ankle or ankle fracture can be treated in different ways. Your doctor may suggest treating the injury with surgery to get the best results. -
Richie Brace | Ankle Support Richie Braces are great for offering a foot orthoses with extra ankle support. The brace can be used for many common foot and ankle problems. Learn more! -
Laser Therapy for Toenail Fungus Removal Dr. Brad Schaeffer reviews who qualifies for laser therapy with toenail fungus in our office. Our patients love the instant results and pain less method. -
Painful Lump on Bottom of Foot? Do you have a painful lump on the bottom of your foot? You may have a plantar fibroma. Fortunately, the treatment is usually simple and effective. -
Why am I Having Pain on the Inside of my Ankle? Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is caused bu changes in the tendon. Overuse is the most common cause of this problem, If treated early, treatment is simple. -
Is it Safe to Get Pedicures While Pregnant? Yes, it is safe to get pedicures while pregnant. However, you should take some extra precautions to avoid putting yourself at risk. Here are easy tips. -
Preventing Foot and Ankle Injuries in a Winter Storm A winter storm is approaching! Ankles sprains, breaks and tear are common injuries during the winter months, mainly due to snowy and icy conditions. -
Symptoms and Treatment for Sesamoiditis Dr. Brad Schaeffer explains what sesamoiditis is and how it is treated in our office. If you are having pain in your big toe joint, call our office, we can help! -
Healthy Tips for Diabetic Foot Care Here is a great guide to keeping your feet safe and healthy when you have diabetes. Diabetics face serious complications with their feet and extra care is required. -
Peyton Manning Sidelined with Plantar Fascia Tear Peyton Manning, quarterback of the Denver Broncos is sidelined after playing on an injured plantar fascia. Now, he is sidelined without a clear date of return. -
Diabetic Shoes Part 2: The Why’s and the Where Fores Diabetic shoes are very beneficial for patients who have diabetes! They are preventative and can help save your feet from amputation and other serious problems. -
Sports to Increase Your Foot and Ankle Flexibility Have you considered sports to help increase the flexibility of your feet and ankles, therefore reducing injuries? -
Recovery Time for a Sprained Ankle Sprained ankles are much more serious then a twisted ankle. The injury is more severe so treatment is usually more involved to make sure it heals properly. -
Preventing Injuries in Field Hockey Field hockey is a popular sport. There are some easy ways to prevent common injuries and keep your feet and ankles safe so you can stay in the game all season. -
What to Expect When Having Cryosurgery or Cryotherapy Cryotherapy may be able to end your pain without invasive surgery. Cryotherapy treats a number of conditions such as neuromas and heel pain. Learn more now! -
Tips to Buying Children's Shoes Buying shoes for children can be especially difficult. Toddlers can't voice their opinion so well and teenagers have nothing but opinions. Here are some tips. -
Tips to Reducing Foot Swelling While Pregnant Foot swelling or edema as it's referred, is very common in pregnant women. It is usually caused by all the extra fluid a pregnant women is retaining. -
Do I Have a Callus or a Wart? Warts and calluses can look very similar. However, there are some very important differences. The main difference- warts are contagious. -
What Causes Itchy Feet | Treating Itchy Feet Itchy feet can be annoying and embarrassing. Learn what's causing your itchy feet so you can get the best treatment available. Our office has different options. -
Who Should Treat My Sprained Ankle A sprained ankle is a serious problem. You should be treated immediately in order to prevent further damage and to reduce your recovery time. We have 24/7 care.