Whether you are heading to the beach, hitting the trails, or just enjoying a backyard barbecue, your feet are doing a lot of extra work. Summer is prime time for foot injuries because we often prioritize staying cool over staying supported.
Some people forget that their feet are in contact with one of the germiest things on Earth: the ground. From the floor of your local gym to the damp interior of your favorite sneakers, your feet are constantly in contact with bacteria and fungi.
If you have noticed a stiff, grinding sensation in your big toe or a dull ache in your ankle after a St. Patrick’s Day parade, you might be dealing with the early stages of arthritis. Yes, many of our patients at CarePlus Foot & Ankle Specialists get arthritis in their feet and ankles, too! Not many people know that’s possible, which is why we’re spreading awareness on the most common forms of foot and ankle arthritis and how to prevent them.
Happy March! Since this is National Nutrition Month, it is the perfect time to talk about something you might not usually associate with your dinner plate: your feet. From the way your body manages inflammation to the strength of your bones, here are 4 reasons why we at CarePlus Foot & Ankle Specialists encourage you to start dieting this month.
We tend to ignore our feet until they start screaming at us. But, because they are out of sight, out of mind for most of the day, we at CarePlus Foot & Ankle Specialists want to bring them back in focus.
