Top 5 ways to identify a callus or a wart:
Pain – Calluses are painful whenever direct pressure is applied. Warts are typically painful when the wart is squeezed side-to-side Location on Foot – Warts can occur anywhere on …
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‘COVID Toes’ – The Virus is now showing signs on the feet
We have recently learned about another condition possibly linked to COVID-19 and it involves your feet and hands. The dermatological presentation can look like red-purple discoloration, the skin may …
TeleHealth Medicine: What is it? and is it right for me?
Virtual Health Email The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has quickly changed our daily lives, and Kalmar Family Podiatry is doing everything we can to help during this public health …
Orthotics: What are they all about
What Are Orthotics Orthotics are shoe inserts that correct abnormal biomechanics in the feet which can lead to irregular, walking patterns, ankle pain or foot pain. Also called arch …
Is Your Child Complaining of Heel Pain?
A child may have heel pain due to a number of reasons being: Severs disease or calcaneal apophysitis Bone bruise or overuse injury Stress fracture Achilles Tendinitis Bursitis Plantar …
Don’t be Sidelined By An Injury This Fall Season
School is almost back in session. But before the books are open, the school sports fields are covered with young athletes eager to make a team this fall. Whether …
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP): What’s all this hype about?
So what is PRP? Platelet Rich Plasma is taken from ones own blood. Your blood contains red and white blood cells, plasma and platelets. These platelets contain hundreds of …
5 EASY STEPS TO REMOVE A SPLINTER
What is a splinter? A splinter most often is a shard of wood but it could also be a thorn from a bush, a small piece of plastic or …
Kevin Durant and his Torn Achilles Tendon
Kevin Durant went down like someone hit him in the back of the leg. This is a very typical finding in acute Achilles tear injuries. What is the Achilles …
3 common Foot and Ankle injuries During Spring Time
What is Plantar Fasciitis? The plantar fascia is a flat band of tissue that attaches to your heel and extends the bottom of your foot to the toes. Plantar …