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Rocker Bottom Shoes

Rocker Bottom Shoes Make The World Go Around Rocker bottom shoes are one of the most common type of shoe I recommend. They are very helpful for specific foot and ankle problems. There are very effective in offloading the forefoot area. When you view these shoes from...

Having More than 10 Toes, and Other Children’s Toe Problems

It is almost cliché to respond to “How is your new baby doing?” with “Got 10 fingers and 10 toes”. The first thing parents do with their newborn is count the fingers and toes. It is a tradition to count all your newborn’s fingers and toes to prove that “everything is...

Don’t Rush Early Walking for Your Baby

Watching your child reach milestones is a big deal, and we understand that. It is typical if you’re a little impatient for them walk, talk, and feed themselves. The irony is that once they achieve these monumental events you will be telling them to sit down, shut up...

Nailing It: Finding the Right Relief from Ingrown Toenail Pain

At first glance, an ingrown toenail might not seem like a problem that would require a trip to the doctor’s office. Some people include it as part of that unwritten code of self-maintenance that includes changing your oil in your car and creating a proper budget. But...

The Neuroma You Have May Not Be a Neuroma!

So maybe you believe you have a neuroma in your foot. Maybe you’ve been to your primary care physician, and they’ve said it’s a neuroma. That’s all well and good, but we don’t want you to be surprised if you come to us and it turns out—in our best Arnold...

The Best Ways to Slide Past Skiing Foot Problems

The Midwest might not have Whistler or… just about all of Colorado, but there are still great places to ski. Just nearby is Perfect North in Lawrenceville, one of the places Olympic medalist Nick Goepper developed his skills. (This is in no way suggesting that Mr....

Five “Fails” for Fungal Nails

Here’s a simple truth: No one wants to look down at their toes and see ugly nails that are discolored, distorted, and perhaps even a bit ragged. Those are all telltale signs of a fairly common condition—toenail fungus. This particular infection is an especially...