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Because they are at the farthest point from the body’s core, our feet are particularly prone to becoming cold and even frostbitten during the winter. For anyone experiencing poor circulation…

Experiencing foot pain? At the office of Active Ankle and Foot Care Specialist, our skilled podiatrists are experienced in diagnosing and treating a sweeping range of foot-related health issues. From…

Our ankles are complex and sturdy joints that do an awful lot of work. The bones, ligaments and tendon comprising our ankles allow for many of the movements of the foot required for our everyday…

The doctor of podiatric medicine at Active Ankle and Foot Care Specialist is a specialist in all medical and surgical conditions of the foot and ankle for children and adults. We have received a…

Falls are the No. 1 cause of injuries among older people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many wind up in the emergency room after suffering a fall-related injury, with…

The popularity of running has exploded over the past decade, with an estimated 40 million Americans lacing up their shoes and hitting the road regularly. Whether for competitive events or just to get…

Fifteen percent of the 37 million Americans with diabetes will develop ulcers (open sores or wounds) on their soles. An infection or related complication will force six percent of those 15 to be…

If you are suffering from foot swelling, pain in the middle of the foot when standing or walking, difficulty putting weight on the foot, and bruising, the cause may be an injury with an unusual name…

Most people may have only heard of the Achilles heel as an expression to describe someone’s point of weakness. But anyone who has sustained an injury or developed a condition affecting the…

The feet are extremely sensitive parts of the anatomy. Each one of our feet is home to thousands of nerve endings, several major arteries, and a high density of sweat glands. So it comes as no…

If you have been experiencing  intense pain and inflammation in the joint of your big toe, it’s time to visit the doctor of podiatric medicine at Active Ankle and Foot Care Specialist. Our…

When the joints in one or more of our toes develop an abnormal bend that causes irritation and pain when we walk, that’s a condition podiatrists call hammertoe. The most critical fact to know…