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• posted: Dec. 03, 2021
• Dr. James DiResta, DPM, MPH
• Foot Care
• Orthotics,  Custom Orthotics

Our feet are often overworked and underappreciated. They do so much for us and yet we often take them for granted unless they start to cause us issues. Whether you’re Read More

• posted: Nov. 23, 2021
• Foot Issues
• Sweaty Feet,  Hyperhidrosis

Sweating occasionally is normal. It could be a particularly hot day or you could simply be hitting your workout hard. In these instances, sweating isn’t just normal, it’s expected; however, Read More

• posted: Nov. 01, 2021
• Foot Injury
• Splinters

Getting splinters in the feet is fairly common. Of course, some people wonder if they can simply leave a splinter in their foot and let it work itself out. Others 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: Oct. 06, 2021
• Foot Injury
• Broken Toe

A broken toe is one of the most common minor injuries that you can suffer. However, sometimes, it can prove difficult to tell whether or not you actually have a Read More

• posted: Sep. 24, 2021
• Foot Care
• High Blood Pressure

Whether you are concerned about high blood pressure or you already have been diagnosed with this chronic condition you may be surprised to hear that it can also impact your 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: Aug. 17, 2021
• Foot Care
• Morton’s Neuroma

Are you experiencing a sharp, burning pain between your toes that gets worse when walking or standing? Do you notice tingling or numbness in the toes, or pain and swelling Read More

• posted: Jul. 27, 2021
• Foot Care
• Footwear,  Shoes

When was the last time you bought new shoes? When was the last time you threw out shoes that were old and worn out? We often keep shoes long past 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: Jul. 01, 2021
• Foot Care
• Sprains

Whether you simply stepped down awkwardly or you were in a sports-related accident, it could have left you with a painful, swollen ankle. Could it be a simple strain, or Read More

• posted: Jun. 14, 2021
• Foot Care
• Shoes,  Socks

You probably don’t think too much about the socks you wear but maybe you should. After all, just as it’s important to have shoes that fit properly and provide ample 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: Apr. 26, 2021
• Foot Care
• Diabetic Foot

When it comes to diabetes nothing is more important than living a healthy lifestyle and taking the proper medications to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Controlling your blood sugar is Read More

• posted: Apr. 09, 2021
• Foot Care
• Metatarsalgia

While there are many reasons for foot pain, if the pain is concentrated in the ball of the foot (between the arches and your toes) then you could be dealing Read More