Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and here at DM Foot & Ankle Associates, we want to educate our patients on the importance of early detection and the warning …
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National Foot Health Awareness Month
April is National Foot Health Awareness Month! According to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), 20% of Americans experience at least one-foot problem every year. This is no surprise …
Podiatric Surgery
In today’s society, our feet can be at an increased risk for injury and strain for a variety of reasons ranging from old age to very active lifestyles. With …
Fractures
Did you know that nearly one-fourth of the bones in the body are located in the feet? Because of this, fractures in the foot are common and rarely debilitating. …
BUNIONS- HOW CAN THEY BE PREVENTED?
Bunions are painful and unattractive. No one wants to deal with them, which is why anyone who has experienced this common foot condition wants to know how to prevent …
Wear Patterns
Examining old shoes before buying new ones can help you evaluate your wear patterns and buy new shoes with a better fit and style that compensates for the stresses …
Your Footprint
When you take a step, your foot typically hits the ground heel first and rolls toward your toes, flattening the arch slightly. As you push off the ball of …
Men’s Shoes
Most men’s shoes conform to the shape of the feet and have a roomy toe box with sufficient horizontal and vertical space and a low heel (usually about half …
What To Look For
Avoid shoes that have seams over areas of pain, such as a bunion. Avoid shoes with heavy rubber soles that curl over the top of the toe area (such …
Children’s Shoes
Choosing shoes for your children can play a critical role in their musculoskeletal development, including their posture. In general, infants just learning to walk do not need shoes. Infants …