Rescue Your Exercise Plan

It’s not too late to rescue your fitness resolution. Below are some common fitness derailers and ways to get back on track.

exercisePasco-Hernando Foot & AnkleFebruary 6, 2019hammertoe, heel spurs, orthotic

Facts about Plantar Warts

We find that many patients have misconceptions about a common podiatric condition: plantar warts. Below are some facts about warts and what to do to treat them as well as prevent them.

fungal infectionPasco-Hernando Foot & AnkleJanuary 30, 2019plantar warts

Questions to Ask Before Foot Surgery

Conservative, non-invasive treatments are always the first line of defense for foot and ankle disorders. But sometimes, surgery becomes the best or only option to improve your condition.

surgeryPasco-Hernando Foot & AnkleJanuary 23, 2019surgery, podiatrist

Diabetes: Know the Early Warning Signs

We know that the early signs of diabetes may first show up in your feet. For that reason, we want patients to be proactive and informed about changes in their feet and legs that may signal the early stages of diabetes.

Diabetes, diabetic foot carePasco-Hernando Foot & AnkleJanuary 16, 2019diabetes, ingrown toenails

10 Ways to Have Healthier Feet in 2019

Being proactive in the care of your feet isn’t hard or time-consuming. Below are 10 easy ways to prevent common foot disorders and improve your podiatric health.

Beat the Post-Holiday Bulge

Although a couple of pounds may not seem like a big deal overall, carrying extra weight can be harmful to your feet. There are many foot conditions that are caused or made worse by being overweight.

nutrition, obesity preventionPasco-Hernando Foot & AnkleJanuary 2, 2019foot conditions

Can Custom Orthotics Help You?

Orthotics are inserts for your shoes that can greatly improve foot function and relieve pain.

Foot-Friendly Gifts for Everyone on Your List

We want to make a few suggestions for gifts that are good for the feet and sure to please those left on your list.

Prevent Gout this Holiday Season

Gout is a painful inflammation of a joint, most often the one at the base of your big toe. It’s caused by an overabundance of uric acid which builds up in the joint and crystallizes.

arthritisPasco-Hernando Foot & AnkleDecember 12, 2018diabetes, healthy diet

Ankle Sprains Require Prompt Attention

Ankle sprains, if untreated, will result in prolonged symptoms and future ankle problems. We use the latest technology to determine if there are stretched or torn ligaments, a dislocation or fracture so that we can accurately assess your injury and immediately start you on the correct rehabilitation.

ankle injuriesPasco-Hernando Foot & AnkleDecember 6, 2018ankle sprains, podiatrists

5 Ways to Help Your Feet Shop Longer

Here are 5 tips to help your feet weather this busy holiday shopping season.

proper footwearPasco-Hernando Foot & AnkleNovember 28, 2018podiatrists

Diabetes Poses a Risk for Your Feet

November is American Diabetes Month and we want our patients to be aware of the medical complications diabetes can cause for your feet and also how to lower your risk of ulcers.

DiabetesPasco-Hernando Foot & AnkleNovember 20, 2018diabetes, nerve damage, ingrown toenails, fungal infections

Help for Heel Pain

When the plantar fascia becomes inflamed the result is heel pain. Without treatment, the pain will continue to increase over time.

heel painPasco-Hernando Foot & AnkleNovember 14, 2018plantar fasciitis, custom orthotics

Are You Suffering from Turf Toe?

Patients who are serious runners or walkers or those whose jobs require them to squat down and get up repeatedly are at risk for turf toe because it can be the result of repetitive strain caused by pushing off with your toe.

Foot Injury, toe painPasco-Hernando Foot & AnkleNovember 7, 2018podiatrists, surgery

What Can a Podiatrist Do for You?

If you are experiencing any foot, ankle or lower extremity pain or discomfort, a podiatrist is the most qualified doctor to treat you.

podiatristPasco-Hernando Foot & AnkleOctober 31, 2018foot doctors, fractures, surgeries, custom orthotics

5 Foods That Can Help Your Joints

It’s a fact that eating a nutritious diet overall can help reduce the risk and impact of arthritis and other joint disorders in two ways.

joint pain, arthritis, nutritionPasco-Hernando Foot & AnkleOctober 24, 2018

Don’t Be Frightened of Scary Sounding Foot Conditions

We know something that can by terrifying to patients: scary sounding foot diagnoses. In many instances, the official name of a foot condition can conjure up some hair-raising fears but most of the time, it’s not as bad as it sounds!

foot conditionsPasco-Hernando Foot & AnkleOctober 17, 2018athlete's foot