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Foot Care for Seniors: 6 Daily Habits, Red Flags & Medicare
Your feet carry you everywhere you need to go. But as you age, maintaining healthy feet becomes increasingly difficult. Thick toenails resist clipping. Dry skin cracks and itches. Poor circulation slows healing. And if you live with diabetes or nerve damage, you might not notice problems until they become severe. These changes aren’t merely uncomfortable....
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PRP Injections for Achilles Tendonitis: A Complete Guide
Achilles tendonitis is a common cause of stubborn heel and calf pain, often driven by overuse and tendon degeneration rather than simple inflammation. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a regenerative option that uses a small sample of your own blood, processed to concentrate healing platelets, then precisely injected into the painful area—typically with ultrasound guidance—to stimulate...
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Daily Foot Care Routine: Podiatrist-Approved Step-by-Step
Sore arches, cracked heels, stubborn odor, or itchy skin between the toes—small foot issues can snowball into infections, nail problems, and pain that slows you down. Because your feet spend hours in socks and shoes, they live in a warm, moist environment where bacteria and fungi thrive. The good news: most problems are preventable with...
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13 Home Callus Removal Methods: Step-by-Step & OTC Picks
Rough, thick skin on your heels or the ball of your foot can make every step feel tender — and it doesn’t exactly invite sandals. Calluses form where friction and pressure repeat, and while they’re your body’s way of protecting itself, they can crack, ache, and snag on socks. The good news: with the right...
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Top 11 Podiatrist Recommended Shoes for Every Foot Type
Sore heels after a shift, aching knees at mile three, or toes that feel crammed by noon—too many people chalk those problems up to “just how my feet are.” In most cases, it’s the shoes. The right pair can ease plantar fasciitis, tame overpronation, protect diabetic feet, and keep you comfortable on long days. The...
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5 Gait Correction Exercises for Balance, Strength, Mobility
If your steps feel shorter, unsteady, or painful—if you catch your toes, shuffle on turns, or tire quickly—you’re not alone. Changes in strength, balance, joint mobility, and foot mechanics after injury, surgery, or simply years on your feet can alter the way you walk and raise your fall risk. The good news: gait isn’t fixed....
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How to Treat an Ankle Sprain: RICE, Rehab, When to Walk
A wrong step and your ankle flares with pain, swelling, and doubt. Is it broken? Should you walk on it? How long will it take? Whether you rolled it off a curb or on the court, a clear plan now prevents lingering instability. The good news: most sprains heal with structured self-care. Start PRICE (protection,...
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Causes of Dry Cracked Heels: Why It Happens and What Helps
Dry, cracked heels—heel fissures—occur when skin around the heel becomes thick, dry, and brittle enough to split. What starts as roughness can hurt, bleed, and even get infected. Often it’s dryness and pressure, but footwear, habits, and certain conditions can weaken the skin barrier. This guide breaks down why heels crack and what helps. We’ll...
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Home Pedicure Kits: 8 Podiatrist Picks to Buy in 2025
Want salon-smooth feet without a salon visit? Search results are packed with pedicure kits that promise to fix calluses, cracked heels, and ragged nails. Some deliver; others are harsh or simply wrong for your skin. Choosing well matters—especially if you have diabetes, neuropathy, poor circulation, or thin skin, where the wrong tool can mean cuts...
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Where To Buy Orthopedic Shoes: 8 Podiatrist-Approved Picks
Sore heels, achey arches, numb toes, or a foot that just doesn’t feel supported—when every step hurts, “where to buy orthopedic shoes” stops being a casual search and becomes urgent. The tricky part is sorting real support from clever marketing. Do you need extra depth, wider widths, rocker soles, or removable insoles for custom orthotics?...
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Recent Articles

PRP Injections for Achilles Tendonitis: A Complete Guide
PRP Injections for Achilles Tendonitis: A Complete Guide
November 14, 2025
Daily Foot Care Routine: Podiatrist-Approved Step-by-Step
Daily Foot Care Routine: Podiatrist-Approved Step-by-Step
November 13, 2025
13 Home Callus Removal Methods: Step-by-Step & OTC Picks
13 Home Callus Removal Methods: Step-by-Step & OTC Picks
November 12, 2025

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