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• posted: Apr. 02, 2018
• Foot Care
• Growing Pains

If your child has ever complained of not being able to sleep at night due to leg pain, he or she may be experiencing what many people refer to as Read More

• posted: Mar. 16, 2018
• Foot Care
• Foot Odor

The feet have more sweat glands than any other part of the body, which means they have the ability to sweat profusely. With your feet encased in your shoes all Read More

• posted: Mar. 05, 2018
• Foot Care
• Running

If you're a runner, it goes without saying that your feet take the brunt of the punishment. In fact, for runners the feet are more vulnerable to injury than any Read More

• posted: Feb. 20, 2018
• Foot Care
• Flat Feet

The arch structure of our feet determines how we walk, which means our arches need to be both sturdy and flexible in order to adjust to different walking surfaces. For Read More

• posted: Feb. 13, 2018
• Foot Care
• Diabetic Foot Care

People with diabetes are prone to foot problems, often developing from a combination of poor circulation and nerve damage. Damage to the nerves in the legs and feet diminishes skin Read More

• posted: Jan. 16, 2018
• Foot Care
• Corns,  Calluses

Corns and calluses are thick, hardened areas of skin that develop in response to your body's natural defense to repeated pressure or friction. While neither condition presents a long-term or Read More

• posted: Jan. 05, 2018
• Foot Care
• Bunions

A bunion is an abnormal, bony prominence that develops on the joint at the base of your big toe. As the big toe joint becomes enlarged, it forces the toe Read More

• posted: Dec. 18, 2017
• Foot Care
• Bone Spurs

Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, can occur anywhere in the skeletal system, and the feet are no exception. Bone spurs are simply overgrowths of bone, which most commonly form Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017
• Welcome Blog
• Podiatry Blog

Welcome to the Blog of Dr. Diresta and Dr. Barnes, DPM, MPH Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a podiatrist in the Newburyport, MA area, we’re excited Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017
• Foot Care
• Athlete's Foot

Athlete's foot is one of the most common fungal infections of the skin and is frequently seen in our office. Whether you've had it or not, it's important to understand Read More