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 | 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 | 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... by drbetschart | Aug 13, 2020 | Foot pain, Footwear
A luxury car like a Rolls-Royce needs every part working perfectly to glide down the road effortlessly. You can’t even hear one of these on the road — they are that smooth. Our body is no different. Keeping our feet and lower extremity joints working optimally... by drbetschart | Aug 6, 2020 | Foot pain, Foot ulcers, Footwear, Heel pain
Have you seen the new reality show on TLC called “My Feet are Killing Me?” They chronicle the story of three patients with significant foot problems as they find solutions and relief. A recent episode showed a gal with six toes who was having pain from her shoes... by drbetschart | Jul 30, 2020 | Foot pain, Footwear, Heel pain
It seems logical that a cushion in your shoe should help relieve pain in the heel. But… it almost never works. (We wish it were that easy!) In fact, most store-bought inserts don’t help this condition much. The bottom of your heel doesn’t start hurting in most cases...
