This year our office has volunteered to be a sponsor for Mitch Albom’s S.A.Y. Detroit’s annual holiday party! The event will take place at The Salvation Army Harbor Light and will help provide mothers and children of Detroit with a memorable experience!
Most patients hold off on going to the podiatrist because they assume nothing can be done or that it will heal on its own. The misconception here, however, it’s likely that the underlying condition will remain untreated and worsen over time.
A diabetic foot ulcer is the result of skin tissue breaking down from constant pressure and forming an open sore or wound, typically on the bottom of your foot. People with chronic conditions, such as diabetes, are particularly susceptible to foot ulcers.
While most bones in the body are connected to each other, there are several that are embedded within a tendon or a muscle called sesamoids.
It’s no surprise that high heels aren’t good for your feet, but what exactly happens to your feet after wearing heels for hours on end?
One of the most important purchases on any parent’s shopping list should be a pair of proper fitting shoes for their child. The podiatrists of Associated Podiatrists, P.C. would like to share several important factors that parents should consider.
Diabetes affects millions of people every year and can often cause circulatory issues, leading to a myriad of other foot health complications.
A sprained ankle is an injury that occurs when you roll, twist or turn your ankle in an awkward way. This can force your ankle to move out of its normal position and cause one or more of the ankle's ligaments to stretch, partially tear or tear completely.
The arches, which are formed by the tendons that attach at the heel and foot bones, pull together to form a moderate, normal arch. When the tendons do not pull together properly, there is little or no arch, which is referred to as a flat foot.
The truth is that orthotics don’t cure your foot problem(s), they simply correct the issues that are giving you discomfort. If you were to remove the orthotics, there’s a good chance your problems would return.
With the 4th of July weekend upon us, our podiatrists like to offer a small set of suggestions to help keep your feet happy and healthy!
Our office offers a selection of Birkenstock sandals with a custom-molded footbed to provide exceptional support just for you!
All three of our podiatrists are here to help you by offering an on-call service for issues that arise after-hours and on the weekends.
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) offers patients a non-surgical method for treating injuries and other common foot problems such as plantar fasciitis or tendonitis.
In our office, we sell anti-fungal nail polishes that were created by a Podiatrist and completely free of any damaging chemicals!
Haglund's deformity is a bony enlargement of the back of the heel bone—find out how to treat it!
