by Rosemarie Caillier, DPM | Jan 23, 2015 | Footwear, General Foot Care, Shoes
Poor fitting shoes can lead to a variety of foot problems. If they are too big, the arch of the foot may not be properly supported leading to tired feet or heel pain. If they are too small, which is the case for most people, the toes may be placed in a contracted...
by Rosemarie Caillier, DPM | Sep 15, 2014 | Diabetic Foot Care, General Foot Care
Your feet can last a lifetime with good care to avoid serious problems that can lead to toe, foot, or leg amputations. Foot care is very important for people with diabetes especially if you have: loss of feeling in the feet changes in the shape of the feet foot...
by Rosemarie Caillier, DPM | Sep 15, 2014 | General Foot Care
Even podiatrists are not immune from foot problems. For the past six months, I’ve been dealing with a bump on top of my right foot that suddenly appeared while attending (of all places) a podiatry conference! It was a hot and humid summer in Miami and I just had to...
by Rosemarie Caillier, DPM | Sep 15, 2014 | Diabetic Foot Care, General Foot Care
Our feet pay a price to get us moving. They endure the surface challenges tread upon, the constraints of footwear, and the pressure from our upper body. What happens when they eventually suffer the effects of use or even abuse? Foot problems can happen suddenly or...
by Rosemarie Caillier, DPM | Sep 15, 2014 | Corns & Calluses, General Foot Care
If you have been neglecting taking care of your feet all winter, you are probably dealing with dry cracked heels that need immediate attention now that sandal-season is approaching. Good skin care of the feet is just as important as other areas of the body. Though,...
by Rosemarie Caillier, DPM | Sep 15, 2014 | General Foot Care
You may not realize it, but certain symptoms in your feet and legs can warn you of a potential loss of life or limb. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the #1 killer of all Americans, the #1 killer of African-Americans, and the #1 killer of...
