Standing desks have become increasingly popular as more people look for ways to stay active and reduce the health risks associated with sitting all day. While standing at desks can offer important health benefits, many people are surprised to learn that standing too much may place significant strain on the feet, ankles, and lower body.
We have all been there. You are halfway through a great hike or a busy day at work when you feel that familiar, localized heat on the back of your heel or the side of your toe. Foot blisters are one of the most common summer and sports-related nuisances we at CarePlus Foot & Ankle Specialists treat. If you don’t handle them correctly, a tiny bubble of fluid can turn into a painful infection that keeps you off your feet for a week.
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.
Most people think a broken bone requires a dramatic fall or a heavy object landing on their toes. But stress fractures are much more subtle. These tiny hairline cracks develop over time due to repetitive force and overuse, and if you ignore them, they can turn into a significant injury that hinders you for months.
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.
The mountain trails are calling your name this Spring. But before you grab your pack and head for the woods, you need to think about what is happening at the ground level. With a chaotic mix of leftover ice, deep mud, and loose rocks uncovered by the spring thaw, we at CarePlus Foot & Ankle Specialists want your feet and ankles to be safe from sprains, blisters, punctures, and everything in between the toes. Continue reading to find out how to kick off hiking season safely.
Flat feet are an incredibly common trait, affecting between 20 to 30% of the global population. Yes, we at CarePlus Foot & Ankle Specialists said “affecting.” That’s the point of this article today: are flat feet an issue that requires a podiatrist’s intervention? Let’s find out.
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 often dismiss ankle sprains as simple twists and tweaks, they can be complex injuries with long-term consequences if you don’t take them seriously. But don’t worry: in this blog post, we at CarePlus Foot & Ankle Specialists are laying the foundation for you so that you don’t trip moving forward.
