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• posted: Jun. 03, 2022
• Dr Angela Barnes, DPM
• Foot Conditions,  Foot Issues,  Foot Injury
• Ankle Pain

Learn more about ankle pain, how to treat it and when to seek professional care. It should go without saying that if you are dealing with ankle pain, it isn’t something Read More

• posted: May 18, 2022
• Dr. James DiResta, DPM, MPH
• Foot Conditions,  Foot Issues
• Heel Pain,  Plantar Fasciitis,  Podiatrist

Are you dealing with a nasty case of plantar fasciitis? Heel pain is a frustrating little problem, especially if you are someone who values their morning run or daily exercise routine. Read More

• posted: May 05, 2022
• Dr. James DiResta, DPM, MPH
• Foot Conditions,  Foot Care
• Heel Pain

Find out how to treat heel pain yourself and when to see a podiatrist. Whether you are an avid runner or just someone who likes going to the gym occasionally, it Read More

• posted: Mar. 31, 2022
• Dr. James DiResta, DPM, MPH
• Foot Conditions,  Foot Issues
• Bunions

Have you been diagnosed with a bunion? A bunion is a common foot deformity that if left untreated can cause significant pain, swelling, structural changes and even trouble walking. Of Read More

• posted: Mar. 14, 2022
• Dr. James DiResta, DPM, MPH
• Foot Conditions,  Foot Care
• Raynaud’s Disease

Do your fingers and toes sometimes turn numb, change color, or feel cold? While this is a common response to winter weather, if you have Raynaud’s disease, something more could Read More

• posted: Feb. 11, 2022
• Dr. James DiResta, DPM, MPH
• Foot Conditions,  Foot Issues
• Blisters

A blister can be a real nuisance. It can make it uncomfortable to walk around, let alone try to go on your run. Fortunately, there are some simple things you Read More

• posted: Jan. 26, 2022
• Dr. James DiResta, DPM, MPH
• Foot Conditions
• Flat Feet,  Fallen Arches

Fallen arches, better known as flat feet, are more common than you might realize. While many people have flat feet and don’t even know it, others are dealing with regular Read More

• posted: Jan. 19, 2022
• Dr. James DiResta, DPM, MPH
• Foot Conditions,  Foot Injury
• Foot Fracture

The simple answer is that there is no difference between a fracture and a break. From shattered bones to hairline cracks, any damage done to the bones of the feet Read More

• posted: Dec. 30, 2021
• Dr. James DiResta, DPM, MPH
• Foot Conditions
• Arthritis

Is the pain and stiffness you’re experiencing in your feet and ankles caused by arthritis? If arthritis is left untreated, it’s possible that your symptoms could become so severe that Read More

• posted: Dec. 13, 2021
• Dr. James DiResta, DPM, MPH
• Foot Conditions,  Foot Injury
• Corns

From running miles to wearing shoes that are too loose or too tight, there are many reasons why you may develop a corn. A corn is your skin’s way of Read More

• posted: Oct. 21, 2021
• Foot Conditions
• Bone Spurs

Bone spurs may develop on your foot over time and cause severe pain. Recovering from this health issue requires a careful approach and a myriad of different treatments. Understanding each Read More

• posted: Aug. 27, 2021
• Foot Conditions
• Cavus foot

When babies are born they are born with flat feet. Typically the arches of the feet don’t develop until children are 3-4 years old; however, sometimes the arches of the Read More

• posted: Jul. 19, 2021
• Foot Conditions
• Ingrown Toenail,  Podiatrist

While minor aches and pains in your feet probably won’t have you rushing to the podiatrist’s office for care, certain seemingly innocuous foot problems might require a professional’s touch. Take Read More

• posted: Jun. 03, 2021
• Foot Conditions
• Thyroid Disease

The thyroid gland releases and regulates hormones and is responsible for everything from heart rate to peripheral nervous system functions. So, you may be surprised to discover that this same Read More

• posted: May 12, 2021
• Foot Conditions
• Bunion Pain,  Bunion

Bunion pain got you down? Is foot pain making it impossible to do the things you once loved? Perhaps even the thought of putting on shoes and running your errands Read More

• posted: Mar. 31, 2021
• Foot Conditions
• Pigeon Toes

Do your child’s feet turn inward? If so, it’s fairly easy to tell, particularly when they walk. This condition is known as pigeon toes and it is often genetic (so Read More