While there are many instances of foot issues where it’s okay to try some over-the-counter remedies or give it a little time before making an appointment to come into Lansdowne Podiatry and get evaluated by Dr. Monique Renee Rolle, there are a few cases where it’s unsafe to wait: You are a diabetic. Patients who […]
Month: February 2016
Your Child’s Heel Pain Could Be Sever’s Disease
Heel pain, swelling and tenderness can be a sign of Sever’s Disease, an inflammation of the growth plate of the heel. Known officially as calcaneal apophysitis, Sever’s Disease isn’t really a disease at all. It is an injury that frequently affects children 8-14 years old and one we see fairly often at Lansdowne Podiatry. Up […]
Turf Toe Causes and Treatment
Turf toe refers to a sprained joint in the big toe. This condition is seen more frequently in athletes who play on artificial turf (although it can happen on natural surfaces and floors as well) because that surface is less giving than natural grass and the foot may stick and not move as fluidly on […]
Orthotics Bring Relief for Many Conditions
Orthotics, by definition, are inserts worn in your footwear to help treat a podiatric problem. Under that broad umbrella are several kinds of orthotics used for multiple purposes such as reducing pain and discomfort or correcting balance and pressure issues and alleviating other symptoms brought on by injury, deformity, misalignment or degenerative disease. Types of […]