Healing Insights: Navigating the Journey of Wound Care
5 Min Read Nick* is not the sort of person who likes to let others know about his injuries and illnesses. If he had it his way, he would suffer in silence and hope that with medications and a few Band-Aids, relief would not be too far away. When he experienced his first foot sore six months ago […]
Debunking 7 Common Myths and Misconceptions About Foot Surgery
5 Min Read If your foot health has become a major issue in your life, there may come a day in the not-so-distant future when your podiatrist will recommend foot surgery. After all, many podiatrists opt for various surgical techniques to provide patients with long-term relief from conditions ranging from bunions and chronic plantar fasciitis to neuromas, fractures, […]
10 Tips for Happy and Healthy Feet: National Foot Health Awareness Month
5 Min Read With 26 bones, 33 joints, and over a hundred muscles, tendons, and ligaments, our feet are the foundation for the rest of our body. Think about it: They allow us to bear an incredible amount of weight (1.5 times a person’s body weight with every step), transmit force, and perform everyday tasks we usually take […]
How Does My Diet Impact My Foot Health?
5 Min Read If you’ve been scheduling routine visits with your podiatrist and have been following their recommended treatment plans to a T, your foot health is obviously important to you. As a result, you’re finally experiencing the results that have alluded you for all these years. Congratulations! But don’t stop here. While your podiatrist will always be […]
Are My Foot Problems Vascular-Related?
5 Min Read Nancy* knows to schedule an appointment with her local podiatrist whenever she experiences foot problems. After all, podiatry focuses on matters of the feet, toes, and ankles. But lately, Nancy has been suffering from slow-healing sores on one of her ankles and ongoing feet swelling. And this is all unbeknownst to her podiatrist since she […]
Got Tired Legs and Feet? Here Are 7 Ways to Prevent and Ease Symptoms
5 Min Read Tired legs and feet aren’t something to ignore. It could be a sign of vein disease and poor circulation. Here are 7 ways to find relief.
Chronically Cold Feet: Why Are My Feet Always so Cold?
5 Min Read Chronically cold feet are not something to ignore. They could be a sign of vein disease and poor blood circulation. Visit StrideCare for help.
Why Do I Feel Numbness in Feet and Legs?
4 Min Read Long-term numbness in feet and legs can be a significant issue—from injury, poor posture, lower back issues, diabetes, or PAD.
Got Feet Problems? Get Treated by a Vascular Doctor and Your Podiatrist
4 Min Read Collaborative efforts between a vascular doctor and a podiatrist are beneficial for those with feet problems. Read more about this multidisciplinary approach.
Why Are My Feet Swelling? 5 Causes of Swollen Feet
4 Min Read Abnormal buildup of fluid in ankles, feet, and legs can result in swollen feet. But what causes fluid build up? Read 5 causes and what do to.
12 Tips to Care for Diabetic Feet and Avoid Foot Ulcers
3 Min Read Diabetic feet ulcers can get infected and, in the worst case, need amputation. With the right care, ulcers and infections can be prevented.
