Each year in April, all of us at Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland observe and promote national Foot Health Awareness Month. We want our patients to be fully informed about their foot health. This week, we’re focusing on diabetes and how it affects your feet. 2 Types of Diabetes The two main forms of […]
It’s April – time to celebrate Foot Health Awareness Month here at Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland. Follow as many of these 10 recommendations as you can – this month and every month – to keep your feet happy and healthy. Get measured. Feet don’t remain the same size throughout your adult life. Have them […]
Our two feet are constantly supplying us with information about where we’re walking. They feel if the ceramic tile in the kitchen is cold, how hot the beach sand is, and whether the rock we’re climbing over is smooth enough to make us slip and fall. For this, we owe a debt to our plantar […]
March is National Nutrition Month! There’s a lot of truth to the old adage, “You are what you eat.” The food you eat can help your body function or it can cause damage. At Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland, we put a high value on good nutrition since it plays a role in keeping […]
Take our short quiz! Find out what you already know about March 27, 2018 and what it means to podiatrists Dr. Craig B. Frey and Dr. Megan L. Oltmann of Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland: Multiple choice Which medical condition is not a leading cause of death in the United States? a). Diabetes b). […]
Ankle injuries bring patients into our Cuyahoga County podiatry practice all the time. They’re extremely common, but at the same time it’s rare that a person who’s hurt their ankle understands immediately how bad the damage is. Knowing the difference between a sprain and a break can be a bit of a mystery. The difficulty […]
You’ve got arthritis. Your hip hurts when you walk, your ankle twinges with each step, or your big toe won’t bend without killing you. Why on earth would you want to add to the pain by exercising? Benefits of exercise It seems counterintuitive, but moving around is actually a very good idea for people with […]
Sit down. If your job keeps you on your feet for many hours, if you’ve put in an especially long run, or been rushing around doing errands all day – stop. Prop up your feet and spend a minute or two flexing your toes. Just give your feet a break! Shop for specific shoe details. […]
February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on what’s good for our cardiovascular system. This year, the theme is “Move With Heart!” The goal is simply to get people to think more about moving – and about moving more! Why? – Because movement and exercise help to keep our heart in great shape. […]
Warts may not be the most comfortable thing to get on your skin, but they’ve got a bad rap they don’t deserve. Here’s some information that may ease your mind if you encounter one of these essentially harmless growths on your feet. Q: Did I get a wart because my feet are dirty? A: No, […]