by drbetschart | Jan 14, 2021 | Foot pain, News & Patient Information
The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body. This tendon is a thick, cord-like structure that inserts into the back of the heel bone, and it’s located in one of the most overused and under-appreciated parts of the foot. Our feet are subjected to great... by drbetschart | Jan 12, 2021 | Footwear, News & Patient Information
Here are some balance-boosting footwear tips: Did you know that falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries among older people? Three million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries every year. And more than 800,000... by drbetschart | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
People who suffer from diabetes and neuropathy should know why it’s important to avoid frostbite. Neuropathy, a condition often experienced by those with diabetes, affects the body’s ability to feel, and therefore, hot and cold often cannot be discerned. A person with... by drbetschart | Dec 29, 2020 | bunions, Foot pain, Footwear, News & Patient Information, Podiatry
Don’t blame your shoes… A bunion can be a very painful condition. Bunions are excess bone that builds up, usually on the inside of the foot near the big toe. It is a myth that narrow, high-heeled shoes are the cause of bunions. Bunions are almost always caused by... by drbetschart | Dec 22, 2020 | Foot pain, Heel pain
Many of the people we see for foot and ankle pain have arches that are flatter than normal. Some foot conditions come from having very flat feet. The foot type that doesn’t get much attention is the one with a high arch. For clarification, the position your arch... by drbetschart | Dec 15, 2020 | Flatfoot, Foot pain, joint pain
Common causes of foot problems include heredity, overuse, bad shoes, diabetes, and being overweight. But there is also a lesser-known word that is at the root of many foot issues: pronation. Pronation is a definite buzzword in the foot and ankle world. It essentially... by drbetschart | Dec 8, 2020 | nail fungus, Podiatry, skin conditions, toe nails
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if our feet could look as good in our later years as they did in our youth? Who doesn’t marvel at the perfection of an infant’s feet? Toenail changes are one of the unfortunate things that happen to many feet. If our feet were as exposed to... by drbetschart | Dec 3, 2020 | Diabetes, Foot pain, Neuropathy
What is neuropathy? Neuropathy is a term that describes nerve dysfunction. Basically this means something has caused the nerve or nerves to stop working properly. Neuropathies can be further divided into central, affecting the brain and spinal cord, and peripheral,... by drbetschart | Dec 1, 2020 | Foot pain, Heel pain, News & Patient Information, Podiatry
The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body. This tendon is a thick, cord-like structure that inserts into the back of the heel bone, and it’s located in one of the most overused and under-appreciated parts of the foot. Our feet are subjected to great... by drbetschart | Nov 27, 2020 | Footwear, News & Patient Information
Here is a guide to children’s shoes: Most children learn to walk around the time of their first birthday. As a child begins to walk, you may have your first questions about what shoes they should wear. A growing child will need new shoes frequently. Children’s feet...
