Tag: Calluses
It is quite common for a Podiatrist to be asked the Million Dollar question.Why feet? Why is the first question always, why feet? It almost always sounds like it was a poor choice in career. How many people ask their Cardiologist, why hearts? Or your Proctologist, why butts? I think there are many reasons why […]
You are a recently diagnosed diabetic and have been bombarded with a ton of information about the lifestyle you should now live. On top of this, your primary care physician tells you to inspect your feet daily. What does this mean? Is this similar to a military or government inspection? Do I place a stamp […]
Discounts at the all you can eat Chinese buffet. Unfortunately, all you can eat is half a plate, so can you truly call it a discount. You can officially use the phrase whipper snapper. No one will mind if you use the motorized scooter at the grocery store. Just dont run anyone over. Driving slow […]
You were just told you needed Diabetic shoes. All you can think of is having to wear Frankenstein looking shoes that are uncomfortable and way too expensive. Heres what you should know about these shoes and why you need them before you decline: “Whats wrong with my shoes? They fit me just fine, and are […]
The stress has reached a level you can no longer stand and all you can think about is how soothing a good pedicure would be. The weekend is upon you and so you schedule a pedicure with the hope of complete relaxation. Besides, what could possibly go wrong? LOTS!!! Lets look at a few of […]
12.7 mm = 1.27 cm = 0.5 inches. Half an inch can mean the world to some people, especially when it comes to shoe size. For some unknown reason we equate large feet, thus large shoes, as something to be ashamed of. We cram our poor toes in shoes that are at least a half […]
Tired of thick callus on your feet that makes them ache? Does your partner move away when you rub your feet against them? You need Baby Feet! No, its not a transplant from a babys foot. Its a micro-dermabrasion for your feet that can be done at home. No fuss, no muss, no dead skin […]
Many soccer fans believe that Barcelona forward Lionel (Leo) Messi has a golden foot. Today there is no more doubt. A pure gold replica of the Argentinian star’s left foot, was unveiled Wednesday in Tokyo. The foot was created by Japanese jeweler Ginza Tanaka and is valued at $5.25 million. ”It’s exceptional. You can see […]
Take a good look at your toes. Is one of your toes pointing down instead of out? Does it make an upside-down “V” at the first joint? Ouch. You have a hammer toe. Dr. Jeffrey Bowman of Houston Foot Specialists has been treating this condition for over 25 years. A hammer toe generally refers to […]
Are you familiar with Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance? These television dance shows showcase the rigors of dancing, as well as potential foot and ankle injuries that come with the territory. For many people, dance may not spring to mind when thinking about sports, but the physical demands placed […]