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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 Orthotics Orthotics can be custom made or purchased over-the-counter at a pharmacy or sporting goods store. The ready-made variety offer a minimal amount of additional…
What to Do About Smelly Feet
Yes, it’s embarrassing but foot odor is not a problem you have to live with. Some people are just predisposed to perspiring heavily, but sometimes, smelly feet are a sign that a fungal infection is present. If you have persistent foot odor, schedule an appointment at Lansdowne Podiatry. Our foot doctor, Monique Renee Rolle, DPM, will take a complete medical history and look for signs of infection. Some fungi and bacteria can be present in your footwear and attach to…
Relief for Haglund’s Deformity
Haglund’s Deformity or, as it is more commonly known, “pump bump” is a bony extrusion on the back of the heel that can cause pain when footwear rubs against it. Pumps, and other rigid-backed shoes, such as work boots, dress shoes, and ice skates irritate the “bump,” causing swelling and inflammation of the area. In some cases, bursitis (an inflammation of the fluid-filled bursa sac between the tendon and the bone) can also develop because of the deformity. Causes Women…
Fixing Fractures in the Foot
Did you know that almost 25% of the body’s bones are found in the foot? It’s no wonder then that fractures are among the more common injuries that we treat at Lansdowne Podiatry. Fractures fall into a few different categories: Stress: these are small fissures or cracks in the bones surface that are usually caused by excessive, repetitive stress being put on a bone in the foot; stress fractures are frequently seen in athletes General: going deeper into the bone,…
Don’t Let Achilles Tendonitis Blow Your Resolutions
Here’s a common January scenario: your number 1 resolution for the New Year is to exercise. So you buy some new running shoes and start a rigorous program, significantly increasing the distance you run and your speed within the first two weeks. At first you start to experience some mild pain in the back of your leg near your calf soon after you finish your run. Gradually the pain gets worse and more constant and you also notice swelling and…
5 Ways to Protect Your Feet This Winter
There is a lot to enjoy during this season: holiday preparations and celebrations, brisk walks on cool days, catching up with family and friends—but wintertime can also put a strain on your feet. At Lansdowne Podiatry, we want you to enjoy the best of everything and keep your feet healthy and feeling great, so we’re offering a few tips: Make Good Footwear Choices: With all the extra hours on your feet—shopping for gifts, standing on lines, socializing at parties, cooking—shoes…
Athlete’s Foot: A Fungus for All Seasons
Although many people associate athlete’s foot with bare feet and summertime, at Lansdowne Podiatry, we see just as many cases of it during the winter months. The fungus that causes athlete’s foot (like all fungi), thrives in warm, damp places. It spreads by direct contact and in winter that means gym locker rooms and showers, pedicure salons, and indoor public pools. In wintertime, our feet spend much of their time in warm socks and shoes, the perfect conditions for the…
Prevention and Treatment of Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are a fairly common injury and one we treat often at Lansdowne Podiatry. They can also be extremely debilitating if not treated promptly and properly, leading to long term problems, such as chronic ankle instability, repeated sprains, and fractures in the foot. How to Prevent While not 100% avoidable, you can take steps to help prevent ankle sprains. Here are a few do’s and don’ts to keep in mind: Do pay attention to where you are walking, being…
What’s Causing Your Heel Pain?
Are you experiencing sharp pains like knives stabbing at your heel and the arch of your foot? Did it start out as an occasional occurrence but has been increasing in frequency and intensity as time goes by? Is the pain at its worst when you first put you feet on the floor in the morning and then gradually goes away as you walk around? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you may be suffering from…