Learning About Podiatry Treatments

• Want To Become A Marine But Have An Ingrown Toenail? Here's What You Need To Do

  21 July 2018

  If you are interested in joining the Marines and have an ingrown toenail that is infected or symptomatic, you may want to hold off on going to the military entrance processing station until you have your ingrown toenail taken care of. An ingrown toenail can exclude you from eligibility in serving in the United States Marine Corps. Here's why and what you can do to become eligible to serve.  Ingrown toenails are painful

• Why You're At Risk Of Foot Wounds When You Have Diabetes And The Treatments That Can Help

  4 April 2018

  Diabetes affects every part of your body, from your eyes to your feet. It also affects your blood circulation and your organs. One common complication of diabetes is poor circulation in your feet; this situation is compounded by nerve damage caused by diabetes, so your feet are at risk of infections and ulcers. Here's why diabetic wounds develop and how your podiatrist may treat them. The Cause Of Diabetic Wounds

• Five Mistakes To Avoid When Purchasing Footwear If You Have Orthotic Issues

  25 November 2017

  Purchasing footwear is an important decision if you're dealing with orthotic issues. Pain and discomfort resulting from orthotic issues can become much more pronounced if you're wearing improper or inadequate footwear. Severe pain and discomfort can make it hard for you to handle your professional and personal commitments on a day to day basis. Fortunately, you can ensure that you'll make an appropriate footwear choice if you avoid the following five mistakes:

• Foot Care Tips For Teachers

  24 October 2017

  As a teacher or instructor, chances are you spend many hours on your feet in front of the class. This can lead to all sorts of painful foot conditions, from simple sore feet to plantar fasciitis, bunions, or even hip and back pain. Taking care of your feet is the only way to prevent these problems. The following tips can help you do just that: Tip #1: Lay down a mat

• How Taking A Modern Approach Can Help With Treating Toenail Fungus

  13 October 2017

  It is easy to ignore having a fungal infection in your nail because it does not cause immediate problems.  Over time, the fungus will progress from the tip of your nail to your cuticle. It makes your nail get thicker, discolored and makes it easy to break. This results in you experiencing inflammation and pain.  If you leave this condition untreated, then you could have an organism living in your body.