Our Foot & Ankle Care Blog
Poor Foot Care Can Lead to Serious Health Issues
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin franklin coined this advice to remind Philadelphians about the dangers of house fires. It is an enduring slogan because it applies to nearly everything – your feet included! Poor foot care can lead to serious...
How to Exercise for Mental Health
In a recent survey of gymgoers, 39% of respondents reported that they work out in order to counterbalance the stress they encounter during their everyday lives. Higher percentages of respondents said they exercise to stay healthy, get stronger or lose weight – but...
Seniors and Winter Weather Risks
We would hate to make a season so nice as winter sound all mean and scary. It is the only time of year when it's socially acceptable to drink eggnog, after all. But with the bitter cold come many new health hazards to seniors, who must take certain precautions if they...
9 Signs You Need to Visit a Podiatrist
Because a podiatrist's field of medicine is so broad, it is easy to lose sight of when you should actually visit one. Many people suffering from foot or ankle injuries seek care from an orthopedist when a podiatrist could have treated them sooner. Others mistake...
Foot Care For Athletes
We use the word "athlete" generously here at Twin Cities Foot & Ankle Clinic. If we are approached for sports medicine by a Viking, Twin, or whatever the proper term is for one of the Minnesota United FC's team members, we'd surely call them an athlete. But...
4 Major Causes of Foot Arch Pain
The arch is an extremely hard-working part of your foot. This area, which extends from the heel to the ball of your foot, helps to absorb shock while you are walking. It also bears much of your overall body weight and gives you the balance and stability you need to...
High Heels Banned in Carmel, CA
Did you know? High heels are banned in Carmel, CA. Carmel (also known as Carmel-by-the-Sea) is a unique place. Aside from its stunning natural location near the ocean and quaint village, it’s known for the fact that Clint Eastwood was once mayor (in 1986-88). But...
The Swift System: A Revolution in Wart Treatment
Warts. While they aren't particularly dangerous, having them is not pleasant. They are also a common source of embarrassment, as approximately one in ten people have warts. Although they typically vanish on their own without treatment, warts do last about one or two...
How to Treat a Sprained Ankle
An elite athlete might get a sprained ankle if they let their muscular frame fall back down to earth at just the wrong angle. Unfortunately, even the least athletic among us are at risk of suffering this injury while we walk on an uneven surface. In a sense, the ankle...
Summer Foot Care & Health Tips
Summer is the time for ice cream, lawn sprinklers, family barbecues … and foot care? That's right! If you're like most people this time of year, you want to put those restrictive boots in the deepest recesses of your closet and break out the sandals, flip flops and...
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