Our Harrisburg Podiatrist Explains Why You Shouldn’t Go Barefoot This Spring

March 24, 2020
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,...
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In a Cast After Foot Surgery? Watch Out for These Signs of Complications

March 17, 2020
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...
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Top Signs You Should Visit a Foot Specialist, Not a General Doctor

March 3, 2020
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...
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How to Keep Your Feet and Ankles Strong as You Age | Harrisburg Podiatrist

February 4, 2020
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...
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Want to Run a Marathon in 2020? Hit Your Goal with these Tips from Our Concord Podiatrist

January 1, 2020
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...
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6 Stretches That Can Relieve Shin Splints, From Our Charlotte University Podiatrist

January 1, 2020
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...
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