Kent

How to Treat Ingrown Toenails

To non-surgically treat ingrown toenails, follow the procedure below. • Start by soaking the foot regularly in warm water. You will want to do this 3 to 4 times a day. Be sure to dry the feet thoroughly after soaking. • Wear shoes that do ... Read >

How to Prevent Ingrown Toenails

Ingrown toenails occur when the nail grows into the soft skin of the nail bed (or the skin of the nail bed grows over the toenail). They usually affect the big toe, although ingrown nails can occur on any of the toes or fingers. It is very common for ing... Read >

Complications of Ingrown Toenails

If left untreated, ingrown toenails can lead to serious medical issues. The biggest concern is, of course, infection. The swelling that accompanies the infection only adds more pressure to the nail. Sometimes a spear-shaped splinter will imbed itself i... Read >

Recovering From Foot Surgery

Surgery may be necessary in order to correct any number of foot injuries or deformities. A podiatrist may deem surgery necessary for conditions as varied as bunions, chronic ingrown toenails, hammertoe or a broken ankle. No matter the reason your feet n... Read >

What to Expect from Common Foot Surgeries

Bunion Surgery. Recovering from bunion surgery may take anywhere from 3 to 6 weeks. It largely depends on the type of surgery you underwent (whether a metal pin was put into your foot, how far the hallux valgus deformity had advanced, etc.). Talk to yo... Read >

What to Expect from Common Foot Surgeries

Music is a big aspect of your wedding and should reflect your personality as well as celebrate the event. Quite often, couples will have more than one type of music played at their wedding. If you have a church wedding, you will have church music as wel... Read >

Guideline for Fitting Shoes

Most people stick faithfully to their shoe size. If you're like me, at least, you don't even bother contemplating other sizes when going shoe shopping. Once a size 7, always a size 7. The truth is that shoes sizes vary widely based on brand and shoe type... Read >

Is Bunion Surgery Right for You?

Bunion surgery is an outpatient surgery that only takes 1 hour to complete under local anesthesia but can take weeks to mend. Most podiatrists estimate that people who undergo bunion surgery will need to stay off their feet for the next 3 to 6 weeks. Th... Read >

Foot Pain: Heed the Warning Signs

When it comes to protecting your feet, preventative care is the way to go. Look for these warning signs, which may indicate the presence of an underlying foot injury or foot deformity. Severe Toe Pain. Your toe may either be sore to the touch (or sor... Read >

Ankle Exercises for an Injured Ankle

An ankle injury may keep you off your foot for months. Ankle strains, sprains and fractures are common among athletes and among those of us who just get unlucky (tripping over our feet, slipping down the stairs, etc.). People who are overweight and who ... Read >

Caring for an Injured Foot

You may need to stay off an injured foot for any number of reasons. Broken bones, stress fractures, sprained ankles and strained ankles are only a few of the most common foot injuries. Foot surgery is also necessary to correct common foot deformities su... Read >

Warm-Up to Prevent Foot Injury

Whether you are recovering from a foot injury or working hard to prevent one, a proper warm up before athletic activity is crucial. Your warm-up should have this basic structure. Start with a general warm-up. This is intended to get your heart rate up ... Read >

Is It Normal to Have Different Sized Feet?

Q: How Common Is It to Have Different Sized Feet?A: The easy is answer is that everybody has different sized feet! Go ahead and take a look. Your two feet are not the same. Don’t believe me? Get out a pad of paper and trace your right foot and your ... Read >

Is It Normal to Have Different Sized Feet?

Q: How Common Is It to Have Different Sized Feet? A: The easy is answer is that everybody has different sized feet! Go ahead and take a look. Your two feet are not the same. Don't believe me? Get out a pad of paper and trace your right foot and you... Read >

Foot Care for Senior Citizens

By the time you reach the golden years of life, your feet have served you well! Pay them back by adjusting to their needs as you age. Don't expect to have the same sized feet throughout your life. Feet tend to increase in length and width as you age.... Read >