Your feet are the foundation of your body, carrying you through every step of your day. Yet, foot health is often overlooked—until problems arise.  At Advanced Foot Care, we believe prevention is just as important as treatment. Here are five common foot problems and practical tips to keep your feet happy and healthy.1. Plantar Fasciitis […]

By Awais Maqsood DPM Ankle sprains are among the most common injuries, particularly for athletes and individuals who lead active lifestyles. They occur when the ligaments surrounding the ankle are overstretched or torn, typically as a result of twisting, rolling, or turning the foot in an awkward way. The severity of ankle sprains can range from

By Awais Maqsood DPM Heel pain is one of the most frequent complaints among individuals seeking podiatric care.  The heel bears much of the body’s weight with each step, making it susceptible to stress and injury. Heel pain can range from mild discomfort to debilitating pain that limits mobility, and it can be caused by several

By Awais Maqsood DPM Corns and calluses are two common skin conditions that many people experience on their feet. While both are thickened areas of skin that form in response to friction or pressure, they are distinct in appearance, cause, and treatment. Understanding the differences between corns and calluses can help you manage and prevent

By Zachary Hansen, DPM, DABPM PRP therapy represents an exciting frontier in podiatry, providing patients with a powerful tool for healing and recovery. As research continues to support its efficacy, more podiatrists are incorporating PRP (Platelet-rich-plasma) into their practices, offering patients a natural and effective alternative for managing foot and ankle conditions. PRP therapy involves

By Nashrifa A. Sultan What Are Orthotics?  Orthotics are custom-designed inserts for your shoes that provide specialized support  for your feet. Unlike mass-produced insoles, custom orthotics are tailored to the unique  structure of your feet, offering precise support where it’s needed most. How Do Orthotics Benefit You?  Custom orthotics can effectively manage and alleviate various

By Zachary Hansen, DPM, DABPM Both bunions and tailor’s bunions are common foot deformities. Both conditions have similar symptoms, causes, and treatment. The major difference between the two is the location of the deformity. Bunions (Hallux Valgus). Bunions occur at the base of the big toe. They are characterized by a bony protrusion on the

By Zachary Hansen, DPM, DABPM Sports medicine is a specialized field that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries related to sports and exercise. While most people associate sports medicine with orthopedics, physical therapy, and sports psychology, one critical area often overlooked is podiatry. Podiatry, the branch of medicine dedicated to the

By Zachary Hansen, DPM, DABPM What can you do to prevent ingrown nails? Ingrown toenails can be a painful and persistent problem. They occur when the edge of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes infection. We are here to discuss effective treatment methods and practical prevention tips to

By Heather Leeb, DPM, FACPM, AACFAS, DABPM Diabetes can affect us head to toe. If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, it is recommended that you have a complete diabetic foot evaluation performed by a podiatrist at least once a year. Often, the recommended evaluation frequency is quarterly. Why should you have your feet examined? Well,

By Mary Ann D’Amara, DPM Spring is here!! Hooray, but for many of us that means the return of sweaty feet. Some of the most  common causes of sweaty feet are warmer weather, increased activity and exercise, athletes foot and even spicy foods. Other causes can be anxiety, stress and hormones such as a thyroid

By Zevi W Isseroff, DPM, FACFAS, FACFAOM I graduated from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine a very long time ago—1978. Over the many years that I have been a Podiatrist I have been able to integrate into my practice the latest advances in Podiatry to the benefit of my patients. Orthotics: One of the

The NCAA tournament is one of the most exciting events in all of sport. Here at Advanced Foot Care we like a bit of healthy competition. We have doctors from UConn, Syracuse and Wisconsin just to name a few. We all look forward to the tournament every year, and we also see a significant increase

By Aarti Kumar, DPM, AACFAS, DABPM Ganglion cysts are benign soft tissue masses which can occur in various parts of the body but are most common in the foot due to friction along joints and tendons.  Symptoms:1. Visible lump: Ganglion cysts in the foot often present as a visible lump or bump.2. Pain or discomfort: Some