Like much in life, some aspects of foot health are beyond your control. Illness strikes and foot and ankle injuries occur. The good news is that there are simple, manageable steps that you can take to reduce your risk. Here are three tips from James M. McKee, DPM, FACFAS:
Read MoreWhen you have a problem with your vision, you see an ophthalmologist. Your spine? An orthopedist, of course. What should you do when you have a problem with your feet, ankles, or lower legs? That’s when you call a podiatrist like Dr. James M. McKee.
Read MoreTingling that won’t stop is often one of the first signs of peripheral neuropathy, a nerve disorder. This can be a side effect of certain medications, the result of injury.
Read MoreExercise and stretching are essential to good foot health. When stretch the muscles, ligaments, and tendons of your feet and ankles, you ensure that they stay strong and supple.
Read MoreAre you familiar with the terms pronation and supination? These refer to the inward and outward movement of your ankles and feet when you walk or run.
Read MorePodiatrists often recommend RICE to patients who are recovering from foot and ankle surgery or who have sustained foot and ankle injuries, but frequently get a quizzical look at that suggestion that seems to say, “What on earth could eating rice have to do with speeding up my recovery?
Read MoreEach time of year comes with its own unique beauty and unique risks to foot health. Changes in season require some modification in the ways you take care of your feet.
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