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Your Heart, Your Feet and Your Health
posted: Feb. 12, 2016.
Did you know that the leading cause of death for men and women is heart disease? February is American Heart Month and one of the best ways to fight heart Read more -
Taking Care of Shin Splints
posted: Feb. 03, 2016.
You know the feeling—you’re running or walking quickly and you start to get those stabbing pains in the front of your lower leg. Shin splints are a common problem that we Read more -
Treating Hallux Limitus
posted: Jan. 28, 2016.
A disabling form of osteoarthritis that affects the joint of the big toe is Hallux Limitus. The big toe plays a big part in everyday movements including walking, squatting, climbing, Read more -
4 Imaging Tools to See Inside Your Feet
posted: Jan. 22, 2016.
When you come to Southern Maryland Foot & Ankle with an injury or pain and discomfort in your foot from an unknown source our board certified podiatrist, Dr. Larry Hotchkiss Read more -
Foot Care Tips for Seniors
posted: Jan. 12, 2016.
Aging impacts your feet just as it does the rest of your body. Some changes that occur as you get older include deterioration of joints and cartilage, loss of fat Read more -
Can Orthotics Help You?
posted: Jan. 05, 2016.
Orthotics or orthoses are defined as any device that gets inserted into your shoe. This includes padding, arch supports and inserts. Some basic varieties are available over the counter, but Read more -
All About Gout
posted: Jan. 03, 2016.
Gout is an extremely painful condition that most often affects the joint of the big toe. Gout is an accumulation of uric acid in the tissues or joints. Uric acid Read more -
Do's and Don'ts for Winter Foot Health
posted: Dec. 22, 2015.
It’s the season of celebrating and shopping and enjoying walks in the frosty air, but it’s also the time of year when we at Southern Maryland Foot & Ankle see Read more -
Is Your Pump Bump Becoming Unbearable
posted: Dec. 17, 2015.
Not surprisingly at this time of the year with all the extra time on your feet—walking the mall, waiting on lines, cooking, socializing at parties—what are normally minor foot annoyances Read more -
The Problem with Flat Feet
posted: Dec. 11, 2015.
Many people have flat feet—characterized by a partial or total loss of arch. In some patients, the condition starts when they are children and progresses into adulthood without any pain Read more -
Sidelined With Turf Toe
posted: Dec. 03, 2015.
What do football, lacrosse, and soccer all have in common? They are all sports that are played on artificial turf fields and whose players have an increased risk for a Read more -
Getting Treatment for Ankle Sprains
posted: Nov. 27, 2015.
It’s a lovely fall afternoon and the perfect cool weather for a run. As you round a corner, you slip on some wet leaves and your ankle twists and gives Read more -
Watch for Warning Signs of Diabetic Foot Problems
posted: Nov. 18, 2015.
Diabetes is a disease that affects almost 30 million children and adults. The feet of patients with diabetes are susceptible to serious medical conditions as a result of the disease. Read more -
Arthritis and Your Feet
posted: Nov. 13, 2015.
Arthritis is a disease that affects nearly 40 million Americans. It is characterized by an inflammation of the cartilage and lining of the joints, usually accompanied by swelling and increased Read more -
Mom, My Foot Hurts
posted: Nov. 04, 2015.
As parents, we never want to hear that our children are experiencing any pain or discomfort. When it comes to their feet, children’s growing and developing bones and muscles and Read more -
Plantar Fasciitis: A Big Pain in the Heel
posted: Oct. 28, 2015.
Plantar Fasciitis is an ailment we see quite frequently at Southern Maryland Foot & Ankle. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that stretches from your heel to Read more