by drbetschart | Jan 19, 2021 | Foot pain, Injuries, joint pain, Mobility, News & Patient Information, Podiatry
Mobility is something most of us take for granted until it is compromised. Nothing is more important to our overall mobility – especially knees, hips, and back – than the health of our feet. Just ask anyone who has been limited by an acute or chronic foot... 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 | 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 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,...
