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DO YOU HAVE... If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may need orthotics. Orthotics are custom made inserts that help comfort...

It is never a good time for a foot or ankle injury, but some might consider the colder months to be the most inconvenient time to have...

One in three people over the age of 65 will fall at least once every year. Many falls can be prevented and there are many resources...

Do you... Enjoy walking outside? Work outside? Enjoy ice fishing? Ski or snowboard? Play hockey? Chilblains is the painful inflammation...

Foot health is important for everyone, but for people with diabetes it is essential! Diabetes can reduce blood flow to your feet and...

Q. Why is it so important for diabetics to get regular foot care? A: Diabetes can affect your feet in many different ways. Diabetes can...

Q. What is Plantar Fasciitis? A: Plantar Fasciitis (PLAN-ter fash-ee_EYE-tus) is one of the more common causes of heel pain. It occurs...

Q. Can my feet really cause pain in my knees, hips and back? A: YES!! Your feet are your foundation. If your foundation is not strong and...

Q. What is Metatarsalgia? A: Metatarsalgia (met-uh-tahr-SAL-juh) is one of the more common causes of pain in the ball of your foot (the...

Q. I think there is something in my foot. What do I do? A: With bare foot season coming up this is a great question. We have all been...

Q. What Are Orthotics? How do they help with my foot pain? A: Orthotic Devices, more commonly known as orthotics, are custom made inserts...

Q. What can I do to keep my feet from drying out and cracking this winter? A: During the winter months it can be difficult to keep your...

Q. What is Diabetic Neuropathy and how does it affect my feet? A: Diabetic Neuropathy is a damaging of the nerves caused by diabetes....

A chiropodist (pronounced ker-rah-po-dist) is a health care professional who specializes in the assessment, management and prevention of...

Well...it's not a corn, a bunion or a wart! I have narrowed it down to either a Barbie shoe or a lego! We have all been there. Walking...

The origin of this theory came from a time when no one knew about viruses. A healthy person (usually a child) would get a wart for no...

Simply put, callus is Mother Nature’s way of protecting your skin. Skin is the largest organ in your body. Your skin’s function is to...

I’m often asked by people “how should I cut my toenails?” Because nails come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and thicknesses, they way you...

Welcome to the FOOT BLOG My name is Erin Fairbanks and I am a Chiropodist (pronounced ker-op-od-ist). Chiropodist means foot specialist....