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Treatment Options for Bunions
posted: Feb. 19, 2021.
Find out how to get your bunion pain under control on your own and when you should see a podiatrist. When it comes to treating a bunion, the goal is to Read more -
Getting Rid of Pesky Nail Fungus
posted: Dec. 29, 2020.
Toenail fungus is a common podiatric problem. Thick, yellowed nails are the presenting symptom, and of course, patients feel embarrassed about the appearance of their feet. At Southern Maryland Foot Read more -
How Orthotics Can Help Your Feet
posted: Nov. 06, 2020.
Could your feet benefit from custom orthotics? Most of us don’t have perfect feet. Certain foot structures can leave people prone to achy arches, heel pain and other problems. One way Read more -
What Is Plantar Fasciitis?
posted: Oct. 26, 2020.
Plantar fasciitis is a foot condition associated with pain in the heels and arches. The condition occurs when the plantar fascia tissues that stretch from the heels to the base Read more -
How Custom Orthotics Can Help You With Your Foot Pain
posted: May 27, 2020.
If you find simple actions like moving your feet or walking challenging because of a foot condition or injury that causes pain, your podiatrist may suggest an orthotic device to Read more -
FAQs about Toenail Fungus
posted: Feb. 11, 2020.
Dealing with a toenail fungus can be annoying and embarrassing. Find out what you can do to get healthier toenails from your California, MD podiatrist. Dealing with a toenail fungus is Read more
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Have Foot Pain? We Can Help
posted: Jan. 08, 2019.
Is foot pain disrupting your life? Seventy-seven percent of Americans have experienced foot pain, according to the American Podiatric Medicine Association, yet only a third have considering visiting a foot Read more -
Common Foot Injuries and How We Can Treat Them
posted: Oct. 23, 2018.
With two dozen bones, 33 joints, and over a hundred connective tissues and muscles inside each of them, your feet are complex structures. It's no wonder, then, that foot injuries Read more -
Treatment Options For Bunions
posted: Aug. 27, 2018.
Bunions are an abnormality of the joint at the base of the big toe that causes it to jut outward, often leaving the shape of the foot deformed. Although many people have Read more
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Preventing and Treating Athlete's Foot
posted: Jun. 12, 2018.
Find out the best measures you can take to prevent athlete’s foot. Despite its name, anyone can develop athlete’s foot even if they aren’t athletes. This fungal infection creeps into the Read more
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Caring for Your Child's Developing Feet
posted: May 29, 2018.
Would you like to help ensure that your child's feet remain healthy throughout the coming years? Clinton and Waldorf, MD, podiatrists Dr. Larry Hotchkiss and Dr. Justin Pointer share a few Read more
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Signs You've Sprained Your Ankle
posted: Feb. 28, 2018.
You misstep when out for your morning walk. Your foot twists and while you don't fall, your ankle bears the stress of that sudden motion. You're in pain, and you Read more
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When Foot Care is Needed
posted: Dec. 20, 2017.
Diagnosing and treating foot problems in children can help them avoid lifelong foot and ankle issues. Dr. Larry Hotchkiss and Dr. Justin Pointer of Southern Maryland Foot & Ankle in Waldorf Read more -
When Foot Care Is Needed
posted: Dec. 20, 2017.
Diagnosing and treating foot problems in children can help them avoid lifelong foot and ankle issues. Dr. Larry Hotchkiss and Dr. Justin Pointer of Southern Maryland Foot & Ankle in Read more -
Caring for Your Feet When You're Diabetic
posted: Oct. 26, 2017.
People who suffer from diabetes know a thing or two about daily routines with having to monitor their blood sugar, administer insulin, or other diabetes-related tasks. However, what many diabetics Read more
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Find Relief from Your Bunion Pain
posted: Aug. 17, 2017.
Don’t let bunion pain affect your daily activities. Find out how to manage your symptoms. While most people will go about their daily lives without even noticing that they have a Read more