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Keeping Up with Your Kid’s Shoes
Something you learn pretty quickly as a new parent? Your kid (and their feet) grow at a truly astounding rate. Those shoes that fit perfectly three months ago? Yeah, now they’re as cramped as a tour bus bathroom. Keeping up with kid’s shoes can be exhausting, but the...
Sports Equipment to Protect Foot and Ankles
Feet and ankles are probably the most vulnerable and often-injured body parts among athletes. When you stop and think about it, it makes pretty good sense why. The pressure. The weight of your entire body rests upon the feet and ankles. And when your feet strike the...
So You’ve Suffered a Sports Injury—Now What?
Oh no. Maybe it starts with a little twinge you feel in the back of your leg as you change directions on the tennis court. Or a giant yelp of pain after an awkward stumble on the soccer pitch twists and sprains your ankle. Of course, it doesn't have to happen in an...
Keeping Yourself Sane After Foot Surgery
In our last blog, we talked a bit about the things you need to know when considering foot surgery—when it's appropriate, what your alternatives might be, and how to prepare for both the procedure and the recovery phase. Check it out if you haven't seen it yet. In that...
Considering Foot Surgery? Here’s What You Need to Know
Are your feet in serious pain? Do you have a progressive deformity—say a bunion, hammertoe, or flat foot—that's getting worse and worse? If so, the idea of surgery has probably crossed your mind at least once or twice. But how do you know if it's really necessary? How...
Active Living without the Heel Pain
Outdoor living is a passion for thousands of Wichita residents. Whether you like to take a leisurely stroll down the Arkansas River Path or play an intense game of pickup basketball, there’s always something fun to do! Unfortunately, heel pain is an all-too-common...
Tips for Halting Heel Pain During the Day
Whether you’re an athlete, your job keeps you on your feet every day, or you’re a retiree with active hobbies, daily heel pain is a major obstacle. Pain makes those last few hours of your shift seem endless. It forces you to cut that trip to Botanica short and bail...
Your 2018 Foot Check Daily Checklist
Do you have diabetes? Poor circulation? Neuropathy? If you said yes to any of those conditions, then the daily foot check needs to be part of your routine—even if you’ve never had foot problems in the past. It won’t take you long—just a couple of minutes, once or...
A Quick Primer on Orthotic Types
Insertable shoe insoles—generally called orthotics—can come in all kinds of sizes and shapes, and fit all kinds of different shoes. They can be designed to address any number of specific foot or ankle conditions. Orthotics can be made from a wide range of materials,...
How Custom Orthotics Are Made
Custom orthotics are among the most effective treatment tools at a podiatrist’s disposal. Unlike padded insoles that you can buy off the rack at a pharmacy, custom orthotics can offer a lot more than just a generic layer of cushioned sponginess. Because they are...
Think Orthotics Might Not Be For You? Think Again!
Orthotics are one of the most versatile, adaptable, effective tools in a podiatrist’s arsenal. If you have any kind of foot pain, any kind of chronic or recurring injury, or even pain in your knees, hips, and back, there’s a pretty good chance orthotics can help you....
Enjoying the Holidays with a Foot-Healthy Diet
Overindulging on hearty food is a tradition for many during the holiday season. Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing—we making your mouth water yet? While we’d never want to get in the way of you feasting on a good meal, you can definitely have too much of a...
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