by drbetschart | Apr 6, 2021 | Foot pain, Footwear, joint pain
One of best decisions you can make for your feet is to wear shoes or quality sandals in the kitchen. Going without shoes on a hard surface over the course of time can cause problems. It’s especially important to wear shoes at home if you are experiencing a foot or... by drbetschart | Feb 23, 2021 | Footwear, News & Patient Information
Should I wear shoes in the house? As many of us are spending more time at home than ever before, it’s important to show our feet some TLC around the house. You may have a custom of not wearing shoes at home for cleanliness, comfort, or cultural reasons. If you are... 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...
