With spring fast approaching, you might be eager to ditch your winter boots and feel the grass in-between your toes. But hold on before pulling your socks off: Going barefoot has many negative consequences, like fungus infections, plantar warts, and puncture wounds, just to name a few! In today’s post,…

If you’ve recently had foot surgery in South Park, and are wearing a cast to limit your movements while you recover, then you are probably on the right track for feeling better and permanently reducing your foot or ankle pain. However, there is always the possibility that complications may arise…

When you are experiencing pain from a foot or ankle injury, it can sometimes be difficult to know whether you should visit a general practitioner, or a foot specialist. In today’s post, our Harrisburg podiatrist shares some of the top indications that you should see a specialist, who can offer…

Even if you have stayed in shape throughout your entire life, it is still likely that your muscles will begin to weaken as you age. Known as sarcopenia, this gradual loss of muscle can begin as early as a patient’s mid-40s. Luckily, there are still actions you can take to keep…

This is it: the year you’re going to run a marathon, half-marathon, 10k, or even 5k race. Awesome! Whatever your fitness goals from the upcoming year, here are some tips from our Concord NC podiatrist that will help protect your feet, knees, and ankles as you train.  Start Your Training…

Shin splints are one of the most common foot and ankle injuries to affect our patients, especially around the New Year and the start of the Spring sports season. This is because shin splints are primarily caused by suddenly increasing mileage or activity. So, if you’ve spent the last few…