It’s that time of year again! Winter is rapidly approaching and as the season begins to change and temperatures begin to drop, its important to remember these winter foot care tips. “Each season presents unique challenges to foot health,” said Matthew Garoufalis, DPM, a podiatrist and APMA past-president. “Surveys and research tell us that foot health is […]
Shopping trips, parties and family gatherings can take their toll on your feet during the Holiday season, but you can avoid the stress with these simple holiday foot care tips: 1. Keep your feet warm. Wear padded socks, maybe two pairs at a time if you will be outdoors in very cold weather for an extended period […]
As we get older, foot care is highly important. Feet begin to change and the muscles and tendons in feet begin to loose elasticity, which can cause foot pain. According to an article in the U.S. News & World Report by Stacey Colino, “a study in a 2016 issue of Maturitas found that foot pain affects 1 […]
People who have diabetes should take extra precautions with foot care during the summer months to prevent serious injury. The summer months can bring about many concerns with diabetic foot care that include: dryness, swelling, cracking, burning, and blistering from walking barefoot on hot surfaces. The following diabetic foot care tips, as mentioned by the […]