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Why is my child having heel pain?

Now that most of the sports seasons are returning, I am seeing many kids coming into my practice explaining that they feel pain in their foot. Parents are explaining that their child came up to them after a soccer game and said “my foot hurts!” And when they ask their child to point to where the pain is, he or she points right to their heel. This problem is a common pathology that many children suffer from.

What is an orthotic?

Patients come in all the time asking about orthotics, what they are, and if they need them. Orthotics are seen everywhere from TV commercials, to your local grocery store. Many times patients will see the ads of shoe inserts that add cushion, and think this is the same thing as an orthotic.

What is toenail fungus and how can I treat it?

Toe nail fungus, also known as onychomycosis is one of the most common problems seen by a podiatrist. Usually patients will come in with thick, discolored nails that may be brittle in texture and cracking throughout the nail.