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You step out of the gym shower and slip into your sneakers. A few days later, your feet start itching between the toes. The skin gets red, scaly, and starts peeling. You’ve picked up athlete’s foot again. This cycle repeats every summer, or maybe the infection never fully goes away. Over the counter creams help […]

Regenerative medicine for arthritis uses your body’s own healing mechanisms to repair damaged joints. Instead of masking pain with medications or replacing joints through surgery, these treatments inject concentrated cells or growth factors directly into arthritic areas. The goal is to reduce inflammation, stimulate tissue repair, and potentially slow cartilage breakdown. Platelet rich plasma (PRP) […]

Patient care coordination is the deliberate organization of your healthcare activities across multiple providers and healthcare settings. It ensures everyone involved in your care shares information and works together toward your treatment goals. A care coordinator manages the details, maintains communication between you and your doctors, and helps you navigate the healthcare system effectively. This […]

Your nails tell a story about your health. Brittle edges that split at the slightest touch. Yellowing patches that won’t fade. Cuticles that tear and bleed. Thick toenails that hurt when you wear shoes. These aren’t just cosmetic nuisances. They signal that your nails need better care, and sometimes they point to underlying health concerns […]

You stepped on something sharp. Or that blister from your new shoes finally broke open. Maybe you noticed a sore spot on your foot that appeared out of nowhere. Whatever the cause, you now have an open wound on your foot that needs attention. The good news is that most minor foot wounds heal just […]

Gait analysis is a detailed examination of how you walk or run. A podiatrist watches your movement patterns and uses specialized equipment to measure the angles and positions of your feet, ankles, knees, and hips as you move. This assessment reveals mechanical problems that often cause pain, injuries, or postural issues. The analysis can be […]

Turf toe is a sprain of your big toe joint. It happens when your toe bends too far backward, stretching or tearing the soft tissues, ligaments, and tendons that keep the joint stable. Athletes who play on artificial turf get this injury often, especially football and soccer players, but anyone can develop it from activities […]

Foot pain affects one in three adults over 65, making everyday activities like walking to the mailbox or climbing stairs harder than they should be. When your feet hurt, you might avoid movement altogether, which can lead to muscle weakness, balance problems, and an increased risk of falls. These foot issues are not just a […]

A foot stress fracture is a tiny crack in one of your foot bones. Unlike a sudden break from trauma, stress fractures develop gradually when repetitive force overwhelms your bone’s ability to repair itself. Think of it like bending a paperclip back and forth until it snaps. Your bones go through a constant process of […]

Sitting on the couch with your foot elevated gets old fast. You want to get up and walk but you’re not sure when you can start. Put too much pressure too soon and you risk undoing everything your surgeon just fixed. Wait too long and you might lose strength and flexibility you need to recover […]