It’s that time of year again, when ghosts wander the streets and ghouls knock on your door, expecting you to answer and give them yummy things to eat. Unfortunately, this time of year is also great for handing off yucky germs from one person to another.
One disease that surges in both spring and fall is hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). The germ that…
There are times when being a podiatrist is like being a detective. When a patient comes in to see us complaining of foot pain, we interview them and examine their feet for clues. Mysteries can sometimes be solved by compiling evidence in a couple different areas: your footprint and the wear patterns in your shoes.
Evidence: your footprints
The way your foot hits the ground…
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, something we take pretty seriously here at Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland. What is it about diabetes that we need to be aware of?
There are 4 common types.
Type 2 – where the body cannot properly process blood glucose. Controllable with proper diet, exercise, and monitoring.
Type 1 – where the pancreas doesn’t produce insulin. Usually diagnosed in…
If you’re wondering why your feet are always burning, then you should probably stop what you’re doing and make an appointment right now to see the foot specialists at Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland.
Occasional achiness in your feet, along with a sensation of burning, is most likely due to overuse. A long, tough day on your feet can just make your dogs burn…
Why would a couple of podiatrists and their staff want to a). make such a bad pun in their blog title and 2). draw attention to walking the dog? It’s simple – all of us at Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland believe that walking a dog can be just as beneficial to you as it is to your little Oliver or Daisy.
Two ways…
