Dunkirk, the hit new WWII movie was a resounding success in the box office. The movie is about allied troops being stranded on the beach and saved by air and sea to escape certain demise. As a podiatrist watching a movie like this, its hard to not think about their poor wet feet! In the […]
Dunkirk Exceeds Box Office Expectations, but Likely Gave Thousands Foot Problems! Read More »
It is nearly impossible to turn on the TV and not hear something about the upcoming fight between Floyd Mayweather and Connor McGregor. With all the attention on boxing, I am sure everyones first question is “Why do boxers wear high top shoes?” The easiest answer to this question is, stability. Boxers are constantly moving
Why do Boxers like Floyd Mayweather and Connor McGregor Wear High Top Shoes? Read More »
With Florida summer in full swing many of you may be finding the urge to lose the shoes, and jump into a cool pair of sandals. With the transition to cooler footwear we often see an increase in injuries from large to small here at Healthy Feet Podiatry. Because of the altered mechanics while walking (gait)
“Do’s and Don’ts” When it Comes to your Summer Footwear Read More »
The poor 76ers can’t seem to catch a break. First it was Joel Embiid’s broken navicular bone, then it was Ben Simmons Jones fracture. Even Dario Saric dealt with plantar fasciitis during his rookie season and now their #1 overall pick Markelle Fultz sprained his ankle. Luckily for the 76ers, I’m a huge fan, as
76ers rookie guard Fultz injures ankle in summer league game Read More »
It’s that time of year again where people across the country light those fireworks to show their loyalty to our fine country. With the adrenaline rushing most are not thinking of potential problems that could arise with the wrong step. It is not uncommon for people to step on a firecracker to put it out,
Fourth of July Accidents, Keep Your Feet Safe! Read More »
Recently Swiss Egyptologists dug up an ancient prosthetic device…a big toe! It is estimated that the fake toe is around 3,000 years old. Not only is this impressive considering the age and time period it was found, but it also holds significant relevance in today’s modern medicine. Prosthetic devices for the big toe in today’s
One of the Oldest Prosthetic Devices Ever Found, was a Toe! Read More »
Is your toe curling in? Is it sticking up or rubbing against your shoe? If so, it is very possible you have a hammertoe. A hammertoe, similar to a bunion, is hereditary and can develop over time. When there is instability across the ball of your foot it leads to contracture of the toes. Symptoms
Why is my Toe Crooked? Read More »
Gout is an arthritic condition that is commonly misdiagnosed by ER’s across the country. Many people develop that dreaded red, swollen, painful toe and report to the emergency room only to have blood drawn and be told, “it’s not gout.” I’m here to tell you, that is incorrect. Gout is a systemic arthritic condition that
Gout, how do I Know if I Have it? Read More »
As a podiatrist, one of the most common issues we encounter in our office are bunions. With that said it is also very common for us to hear, “Do those splints really work?” Don’t be fooled by infomercials or local shoe stores trying to take your dollar because bunion splints will not correct your bunion.
Do Bunion Splints Really Work? Read More »
Because of our location in the Tampa Bay area it is common to come across injuries suffered at the beach, or more specifically, in the water. Other than common injuries one could suffer while frolicking on the beach or in the water, other overlooked injuries include that of our water bound friends! Whether it’s a
Salt Water Injuries, A Painful Reality For Beach Goers Read More »
