Some people sweat, and other’s sweat a lot! What makes the difference between these two patient populations is a condition known as hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis literally means “a lot of water.” It is a condition that refers to an increased amount of perspiration (sweating) in a number of locations on a patient’s body [...]

Following in the path of last’s weeks Blog, where we discussed foreign object injuries to the foot, this week I would like to talk about broken toes! As with stepping on a foreign object, broken toes are more often than not suffered when there is a lack of shoe involvement: meaning when patients are [...]

The top four reasons not to walk around without shoes are as follows: sewing needles, glass, wood (toothpicks) and metal.
Year after year, once the Memorial Holiday has been celebrated, shoes are often left behind in the house, around the pool, or on the beach blanket! During the summer months, patients complain [...]

Shin-splints, especially to a high school track athlete, can be very debilitating and recovery periods can exclude competitive participation for several weeks as the healing process takes place. The definition of a shin-splint is variable, depending on who you ask, so it is first important to begin by differentiating between what the average citizen calls a shin-splint and what a “true” shin-splint really is.

The root of all evils when it comes to blister formation is moisture. As the humidity rises, moisture content in the air also rises, leading to increased perspiration and friction between feet, socks and shoes! Blister formation occurs when friction and moisture combine separating the top layer of skin (epidermis) from the [...]