Family Foot & Ankle Centers Blog

Protecting Your Feet Against Ulcers For many diabetics, regular foot care can become a new part of their life, specifically to battle neuropathy or peripheral artery disease. The poor circulation and nerve damage related to the disease can make it more difficult to...

Why Is My Ankle in Pain? Ankle pain may also be caused by various forms of arthritis within the ankle joint, such as osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, Reiter syndrome, or even septic arthritis — which is caused by a bacterial or fungal infection. Ankle...

Common Foot Injuries and Conditions Putting your best foot forward means having healthy feet, which takes time and dedication. As a rule, it is important to keep your feet clean and dry, wear shoes that fit well and give proper support, and practice good foot...

It’s Time for Beautiful Feet You don’t need an excuse to have beautiful nails. Step outside without worrying about the appearance of your...

How to Best Care For Elderly Feet Since it’s said that 75% of seniors experience foot problems as they age, it stands to reason that foot care is an important part of their overall health care. If seniors maintain the health of their feet, they will be able...

What Causes a Toenail Infection? Onychomycosis is the medical term for a fungal nail infection. Onychomycosis can occur in both fingernails and toenails; however, it occurs more commonly in toenails. This infection can cause your toenails to become discolored,...