Why Consider Mobile Care?

Mobile care is an ideal alternative to anyone unable to easily access our clinic. Whether you’re in a home care community, long term care facility, or retirement home, contact us and take advantage of the same outstanding care you’d receive in our clinic from the safety and convenience of your own residency.

Let’s Talk Foot Types!

There are four main foot types, and each can tell you which type of shoes will bring you the most comfort and be better for your body over time.

Why Regular Foot Nurse Care Is So Important

One of our regular foot care clients showed up at the clinic today with this toe! They were camping and injured it just 2 weeks ago! This is the effects only 14 days caused. Its very lucky this client keeps his regular foot care treatment and screening appointments. We were able to get the wound debrided and cleaned up.

Why Do You Have To Wear Your Compression Socks Consistently

Compression Socks doesn’t have to be a daily struggle! Yes, they’re snug. They are supposed to be – that’s what makes them medically useful. But that’s also why it can be difficult to put on compression socks, especially over the heel and ankle. Unfortunately, when people get discouraged, they don’t wear them consistently – and the swelling in their lower legs and ankles tends to get worse rather than better.

What is a Plantar Wart?

A wart is a small growth on the skin that develops when the skin is infected by a virus. Warts can develop anywhere on the foot, but typically they appear on the bottom (plantar side) of the foot.

Stop Painting Over the Toe Problem!

We regularly see clients in our office with troublesome toenails that probably started becoming diseased sometime ago. Most of these clients have been getting pedicures for years. Some were lead in the direction that it was just due to age or told not to be too concerned.

Is Your Plantar Fasciitis Heel Pain Returning?

The most common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis, but keep in mind that 30% of people are misdiagnosed with “plantar fasciitis” when, in fact, they have ligament/tendon tears, nerve entrapment, bone bruises or stress fractures. For this reason, it is important that you be examined by a foot specialist first.

How Do I Know If I Need Orthotics?

You may know them as orthotics, insoles, footbeds or inserts. Regardless of what you call them, not many of us have perfect feet. This means almost everyone can benefit from an orthopedic shoe. However, orthotics may help some of us more than others. Read on to learn the common signs you need orthotics and if they could be a good fit for you.

When A Callus… Is Not Just A Callus

Our foot care nurse team has seen these feet this week and every week! Calluses are one of nature’s ways of protecting our bodies, especially when occurring on the hands and feet.

HELP for your Achilles Tendinitis Pain?

Now, if the pain is behind your ankle just above the heel, then it is likely that you have developed an injury or inflammation of the Achilles Tendon—the largest tendon in the body.