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FROM A PODIATRIST / FOOT + ANKLE SURGEON
A Podiatrist’s Guide to Buying the Best Shoes
The right shoes can make a major difference in comfort, support, balance, and overall foot health. Whether you’re shopping for everyday walking shoes, work shoes, athletic footwear, or supportive sneakers, knowing what to look for can help prevent common problems like heel pain, arch strain, toe irritation, and foot fatigue. While every foot is different, there are a few simple tests anyone can use to identify a well-constructed, supportive shoe.
Popular Home Remedies for Toenail Fungus
Dr. Cate weighs in on the debate for popular home remedies for nail fungal treatment. Do any of them actually work?
The RICE Protocol
The RICE protocol is recommended to treat acute soft-tissue injuries like sprains, strains, and bruises. It is an acronym that stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. This post shares the details for each step and mistakes to avoid.
Footwear for Sports
Wearing the right shoes for your sport can have a big impact on both performance and injury prevention. Most importantly, always make sure you are wearing the correct size shoe. If you play a sport 2–3 times per week or more, investing in a sport-specific shoe is highly recommended.
Dress Shoes That Don’t Sacrifice Foot Health
As a podiatrist, I appreciate a sharp look, but dress shoes shouldn't sacrifice foot health for style. Poorly fitting dress shoes can lead to bunions, hammertoes, and chronic heel pain over time. Here are my tips for men and women to stay polished and pain-free.
PRP Therapy for Foot + Ankle
Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, uses a concentrated portion of your own blood to help stimulate healing in injured or irritated tissue. In the foot and ankle, PRP may be considered for conditions such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, chronic ankle sprains, peroneal tendon pain, and select arthritis or ligament injuries.
LipoSana Injections for Foot Pain
LipoSana is a minimally invasive injection designed to help restore lost padding in the foot. It may be considered for patients with fat pad atrophy, metatarsalgia, plantar heel pain, calluses, or pressure-related pain that has not improved with conservative care.
How to Choose the Best Shoes for Kids
Buying children’s shoes is rarely a once-a-year task. As many parents quickly learn, children’s feet grow quickly and shoe sizes can change every few months. As both a podiatrist and a mother, I know that finding the right shoe can feel overwhelming. There are many styles, brands, and features to consider, and not every shoe fits the same. The most important thing to remember is that poorly fitting shoes can aggravate growing feet and lead to discomfort or foot problems.