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Do You Really Need to Worry About Pediatric Flatfoot?
When you’re a parent, there’s always something new to worry about, right? Is Owen going to make good friends in school this year? Are the kids playing too rough for Ava? When is Emma’s flu going to get better? “Flat feet” is another item we see on parents’ worry...
Feeling Good About How You Look
It doesn’t matter who you are – there is no shame in being you! Of course, we don’t always get that message since we live in a world that can be quite superficial at times. Further, every one of us is constantly bombarded—especially in the Internet Age—with pictures...
The Right Foot… Massage
The team here at HFAA loves comfort just as much as we love feet and were here to give some tips to help improve your innocent fun! This toe-curling rub is sure to release the stress of the workday. Grab a bowl, fill it with warm water and sliced limes. This will be...
Bunion Bumps, Oh My!
I have a lot of patients that come in to the office asking about those ‘bunion’ bumps on their feet. There are actually several ‘variations’ of these bumps! This month will be focused on bunions (hallux valgus), juvenile hallux valgus (kid’s bunions), and hallux...
Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet
With October 31st quickly approaching, children across the country will soon be running door to door with a treat depository (aka goodie bag) chanting ‘Treat or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat!’. While this old rhyme is fun during the spooktacular...
Why You Shouldn’t Go Swimming with an Ingrown Toenail (or Any Other Foot Sore)
Several years ago, there was a shocking story of what can happen when even a small open wound is exposed to a dangerous micro-organism. In 2012, a 24-year-old woman from Georgia named Aimee Copeland cut her leg after falling from a zipline she and some friends were...
Ingrown Toenail or Vacation
Have you ever had a red swollen painful toe? It could be an ingrown toenail. Ingrown toenails can be caused by tight shoes and socks, not cutting your nail straight across or injury to the nail. My billing coordinator, Kristi, suffered an ingrown toenail right...
Toe Filler Inserts
In past blogs, I have reviewed the importance of routine Diabetic Foot Care and screenings for patients with diabetes. Diabetic patients often have damage to the nervous system, which may prevent proper healing, especially in the legs and feet. A blister or ingrown...
Pedicure Do’s and Dont’s
A pedicure is a great way to unwind and relax after a hard day’s work. But while this little luxury seems indulgent during the service, if not careful, pedicures can contaminate and infect your skin and nails. Follow these dos and don’ts to protect your feet against...