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Diabetes can mean double trouble for your feet. First, diabetes can reduce blood flow to your feet, depriving your feet of oxygen and nutrients. This can make it more difficult for blisters, sores, and cuts to heal. Secondly, the diabetic nerve...

Plantar fasciitis refers to an inflamed ligament in the foot. The pain typically originates in the heel bone and extends into the ball of the foot. Most people experience this pain as “first step pain”. This is the pain in the heel when you first get out...

Until recently, putting on a pair of socks was about as important as putting on a pair of underwear.  They merely served as a barrier between your feet and your shoes.  Socks are no longer just mundane apparel destined to be lost in the dryer.  An enormous...

The Tenex procedure is a cutting edge new technique for treating Achilles Tendinitis and stubborn Plantar Fasciitis.  The Tenex system utilizes a small ultrasonic probe that breaks up damaged abnormal tissue and removed it from the site.  The entire...

Summer is right around the corner...perhaps here in South Louisiana. And while many look forward to the beach trips and seasonal getaways, others dread the thought of sandals and bare feet. If you’re one of the many considering hiding your fungal toenail...

Pincer nails are a common type of ingrown toenail. They occur when the sides of your nails become curved inwards and dig into the surrounding skin. Oftentimes this type of condition results from aging, as years of wearing tight shoes can cause the nail to...

This time of year is usually a mix of rain, sun and warmer weather. The moisture all around can tend to lead to moisture in our shoes. This dark and moist environment in our shoes can lead to a problem known as Tinea Pedis. This is commonly referred as...