Next Step: Foot Care In Connecticut

• posted: Oct. 31, 2016
• Patient Care,  Glycemic Control

According to a study published by Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics that focused on Type 2 diabetes cases, “patient-centered care may improve diabetes self-management and patients’ quality of life.” Researchers sought Read More

• posted: Oct. 27, 2016
• Athlete’s Foot,  Air Circulation

Contrary to popular belief, Athlete’s foot equally affects both men and women, which opposes the long heralded idea that the condition mostly affects men. According to the dermatology department at Read More

• posted: Oct. 27, 2016
• HPV virus

Protecting Your Feet from Plantar Warts   Plantar warts are a contagious skin infection caused by the HPV virus, which thrives in environments that are warm and moist, such as public pools Read More

• posted: Oct. 27, 2016
• Plantar Warts,  Swimming Pools

It is very common to pick up germs and fungi around swimming pools and locker rooms. Although most pools have chlorine in them, chlorine does not necessarily keep swimmers clean. Read More

• posted: Oct. 27, 2016
• Bruising Shins

The Pokémon Go app has garnered the attention of many people across the country. The mobile game leads people to go outside and explore their neighborhoods in order to collect Read More

• posted: Oct. 27, 2016
• Plantar Fasciitis,  Running Injury,  Prevent Injuries

Both inexperienced and professional runners are prone to the occasional running injury. Injuries such as runner’s knee, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, and stress fractures can happen to anyone. Runner’s knee Read More

• posted: Oct. 27, 2016
• Joint Damage

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and damage to the joints over time without proper treatment. The chronic condition can lead to severe pain and there Read More

• posted: Oct. 27, 2016
• Footware,  Daily Footcare,  Summer Care

As summer is right around the corner, it’s time to start making proper foot care a daily habit if you haven’t already. Keeping our feet clean and moisturized will keep Read More

• posted: Oct. 27, 2016
• Venous Insufficiency,  New Treatmeant,  Swollen Legs

It is possible that swollen legs and ankles could be the result of leaking veins. The name of this disease is venous insufficiency. In our bodies, the job of veins Read More

• posted: Oct. 27, 2016
• Flip-Flops

Flip flops are easy to take on and off, however they are dangerous for your feet. Everyday flip flop use can cause plantar fasciitis. Stress fractures, tendinitis, and shin splints Read More

• posted: Oct. 27, 2016
• Flat Foot

 Flat feet may be the source of your foot and ankle pain. The reason that our feet have arches is to help evenly distribute the weight of our bodies. Having Read More

• posted: Oct. 27, 2016
• Toenail Fungus,  Potassium Permanganate

A woman named Crystal Hurdle recently shared her experience with toenail fungus. She admits that she put off seeing a doctor regarding her toe, because she thought it wasn’t important. Read More

• posted: Oct. 27, 2016
• Ill-fitting Footwear,  Conditions,  Biomechanics

Finding properly-fitting shoes is fundamental in ensuring that your feet do not develop any long-term foot conditions in the future. Shoes that are tight-fitting, such as high heels, can progress Read More

• posted: Oct. 27, 2016
• sweaty feet,  Hyperhidrosis

If you’re sweating excessively, especially during random times of the day not caused by exercise or heat, you may have hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis is known as a chronic condition that has Read More

• posted: Oct. 27, 2016
• DIY Methods

If left untreated, cracked heels can lead to irritation in the feet, typically characterized as flakiness, redness, itching, and skin peeling. Cracked heels can be caused by ill-fitting shoes, dry Read More