High Heels or Birkenstocks? “Barbie” Presents a False Choice
The latest trend is the “Barbie Challenge,” as a result of the new movie. Learn why you should avoid the trend at all costs.
3 Important Ways to Prevent Foot and Ankle Injuries
Foot and ankle injuries can occur when we least expect it. But, injury prevention is possible by following these tips.
Heel Pain and Bone Spurs: A Dynamic Duo
Many of our patients at Clifton Foot & Ankle Center come to us for help with heel pain. In most cases, we’ll discover that the patient has plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia – the thick, long ligament that runs along the bottom of your foot. Inflammation may be due to…
3 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health
It may come as a surprise to you that all of us at Clifton Foot & Ankle Center observe American Heart Month every February. After all – what’s the heart got to do with foot health? Plenty! When your heart isn’t working properly, it’s not pumping blood efficiently. The feet can suffer from a lack…
Should You Work Out with an Injured Foot or Ankle?
The answer to this important question is – yes and no. Yes, there are certainly ways to continue to work out while safeguarding your injury. But also, no – certain activities may be dangerous and can lengthen the time it takes for your injured foot or ankle to heal. What to do first when you…
How to Avoid Injury Regret: Lessons from a Real Housewife
Regrettable decisions. We all make them — DIY regret: you decide to make some minor house repairs while barefoot. It’s only when the hammer falls on your toe that you regret your lack of protective footwear. I-should-know-better regret: You make the conscious decision to wear fashionable shoes rather than practical ones when you know perfectly…
How to Treat Toenail Fungus
Fungal toenails look – there’s only one way to say it – bad. They’re thick, yellowed, jagged, crumbling, and sometimes smelly. Fungi thrive in moist, humid areas such as public pool decks and locker rooms. If you’ve walked barefoot in areas like these, you may have picked up the fungus there. You may have picked…
Is Ankle Replacement Surgery Right for You?
Several ways to treat ankle arthritis don’t involve surgery, including custom orthotics, pain medications, and physical therapy. However, sometimes, these conservative treatment methods aren’t enough to help, or they stop working after a time. If that sounds like you, it may be time to have a conversation with board-certified podiatric surgeon Dr. Kenneth R. Wilhelm about ankle replacement surgery.
How to Recognize Skin Cancer on Your Feet
Are you planning to spend time in the sun this summer? Dermatologists recommend applying sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 on any exposed skin. Our board-certified podiatrist, Dr. Kenneth R. Wilhelm, urges you to remember your feet when slathering that SPF on the rest of your body. It’s the easiest way we know to help prevent skin cancer on your feet.
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