One of the most common foot injuries is the toe fracture. This seemingly minor injury can be the source of much pain and annoyance, and often hails from a midnight misadventure to the bathroom as a dresser suddenly lurches in the way of the unsuspecting sleepy victim. The common assumption is that there is nothingContinue reading “Do Broken Toes Really Need Medical Attention?”
Yearly Archives: 2016
How Much Should A Good Pair of Shoes Cost?
I am often asked by my patients: “how much should I spend on a good pair of shoes to keep my feet from pain?” The answer to this question is not as simple as one would expect. The short answer to this question is that cost may not necessarily matter. Shoe prices, whileContinue reading “How Much Should A Good Pair of Shoes Cost?”
Did You Know You Can Get Something Like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in the Foot?
Fist off- yes, I am still here! Unfortunately due to some pressing work projects, I had to take a break from posting to my website and social media. I’m back now, and I promise to post more frequently. As the title says, the foot can experience the exact same type of condition the hand experiences duringContinue reading “Did You Know You Can Get Something Like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in the Foot?”
New School Year, New Shoes!
With fall approaching and the start of school already here for many Hoosiers, many parents have already been hunting for the perfect bargain for school supplies and clothes. While we start early, many parts of the country are not starting until after the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend. Among the bustle of supply searches andContinue reading “New School Year, New Shoes!”
Preventing Common Foot Problems Seen In the Summer: Foot Pain
Finishing on my prior posts, I am discussing prevention of foot problems that we commonly see an increase of during the summer months. The final topic I want to discuss is foot pain, specifically heel and arch pain as well as tendon damage. Heel and arch pain, often caused by inflammation to a ligament calledContinue reading “Preventing Common Foot Problems Seen In the Summer: Foot Pain”
Preventing Common Foot Problems Seen In the Summer Part 3 (Athlete’s Foot Infection)
Once again adding to my prior posts regarding this topic, I am discussing prevention of foot problems that we commonly see an increase of during the summer months. Once again, there are several common foot conditions that we see year round that become somewhat more prevalent during the summer months, for various reasons. Today, IContinue reading “Preventing Common Foot Problems Seen In the Summer Part 3 (Athlete’s Foot Infection)”
Preventing Common Foot Problems Seen In the Summer Part 2
Continuing on from my last post, I am discussing prevention of foot problems that we commonly see an increase of during the summer months. Once again, there are several common foot conditions we see year round that become somewhat more prevalent during the summer months, for various reasons. These reasons depend on the condition, andContinue reading “Preventing Common Foot Problems Seen In the Summer Part 2”
Preventing Common Foot Problems Seen In the Summer
Over the next several weeks, I am going to write in this blog about the prevention of foot problems that we commonly see an increase of during the summer months. There are several common foot conditions that we see year round that become somewhat more prevalent during the summer months, for various reasons. These reasonsContinue reading “Preventing Common Foot Problems Seen In the Summer”
Spring Gardening and Foot Pain
As spring is progressing and nearing summer next month, many people are actively in their garden to either beautify their home or produce summer vegetables and herbs. Many people are well equipped with trowel, hoe, and garden shovel, as well as comfortable clothes for gardening. Unfortunately, many people neglect their feet in the process. TheContinue reading “Spring Gardening and Foot Pain”
Fishers Goodwill Video Game Treasure Find
Shopping at Goodwill for video game consoles and games in central Indiana is always a hit and miss affair. Many of the stores I visit have poor selections, but occasional I come across some absolutely spectacular finds. I was on my way home one day recently, and decided to pop by my local Fishers GoodwillContinue reading “Fishers Goodwill Video Game Treasure Find”
Scott R. Kilberg DPM 