What exactly is a sprained ankle? An ankle sprain happens when the ligaments holding the joint together are torn or stretched out. It’s an extremely common sports injury and can be quite painful. Ankle sprain signs and symptoms: Immediate pain and swelling. Difficulty moving the ankle. Pain when putting weight on the ankle. How will […]
Plantar fasciitis affects over 5% of the population. That’s 5 million Americans suffering with heel painIf you wake up in the morning and the first steps of the day are excruciating, if you work on concrete or stand for long periods of time, you may have plantar fasciitis.
Plantar Fasciitis Pittsburgh Things to Keep in Mind Some people develop plantar fasciitis when they start exercising to lose weight. This is particularly common when people over 40 take up jogging. If you suspect that this is the case with you, speak to your healthcare provider. He or she should be able to suggest some […]
Running injuries, ankle sprains, stress fractures all require immediate treatment, help is close.
Diagnosis of Heel PainAchilles Tendonitis can often be diagnosed in a podiatry office with a thorough clinical exam. If it is hard to tell by inspection, then ultrasound or MRI can be useful.
8 Most Effective Tips For Diabetic Foot Care If you are suffering from diabetes then you must take care of your health properly. You need to manage a lot of things such as medications, checking your blood sugar, performing proper exercise daily, making appointments with the doctor, and maintaining a healthy diet. However, it all […]
Extracorporeal Shock Wave TherapyExtracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is an emerging treatment for chronic plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is an irritation to the tissue forming the arch of your foot. It causes sometimes severe pain in the arch and heel of your foot. In general, treatments for this condition can be simple, but sometimes, more aggressive forms of treatment are necessary to relieve symptoms. Surgery can be a last resort for people who have not responded to other treatments for plantar fasciitis, but this surgery doesn’t always have a high success rate and can have potentially complicating side effects.
Shin splints What it feels like: You can experience pain inside or outside your shins, and you’ll usually feel this sensation at the beginning of a run. What it is: Shin splints are the inflammation of the muscles around the shinbone. Fix it: You can help heal the effects by icing the area and stretching […]
Hammertoe Symptoms : Visible deformity is the most obvious Hammertoe Symptoms of these conditions. This appearance is usually accompanied by the following: Pain and discomfort. Increasingly ill-fitting footwear. Many patients eventually have a difficult time finding shoes which are comfortable enough for daily wear. Excessive friction. This causes secondary symptoms such as corns and calluses. […]
Toenail Fungus is a fungal infection that effects the toenail and the surrounding skin and can be very embarrassing and painful if left untreated.One topical solution has risen to popularity in recent years. It’s called Jublia and if you’ve seen the advertisements this prescribed topical solution claims to treat the site of the fungus at the nail or the skin surrounding the nail.
Children get warts on their feet. It happens. What should you do as a mom (or dad) once your child tells you their is something growing on their foot?
Wart RemovalThere are various wart types and associated treatments. The type of treatment you should proceed with, in order to safely remove warts, will greatly depend on the type that has appeared, and its severity. Luckily for you, the Beaver Valley Foot Clinic is here to help alleviate all of your wart issues and foot discomforts. We offer several different wart removal treatments, for optimal success and comfort.
KERYDIN Toenail fungus is not only unsightly, but it can develop and cause major health risks if left untreated. Kerydin is an FDA approved topical treatment used to stop the growth of nail fungus. Kerydin (Tavaborole) is an oxaborole antifungal medication. It is specifically used for nail fungus due to Trichophyton mentagrophytes or Trichophyton rubrum. […]
Antifungal Medications As with any medical appointment, it’s good to prepare in advance for questions on Antifungal Medications to get the most out of the visit. It helps to write things down. What Are Anti-Fungal Medication? Antifungal medications are prescribed to patients with fungal infections. The majority of fungal infections affect the skin and nails, […]
Nail Fungus Toenail fungus is quite painful sometimes, and most people do not know anything about it. Initially, toenail fungus may not cause pain and it will be fine for a healthy person, especially for those who do not care if their toenail looks good and appearance is a secondary matter for them. If your […]
Causes of Plantar Warts on the Foothttps://bvfootclinic.com/plantar-warts/
Hammertoe Treatment and other toe deformities: Hammertoe treatment , claw toe, and mallet toe are a group of joint conditions which occur in the smaller toes of the foot, toes 2-4. These malformations never affect the big toe, toe 1, although several other joint conditions do. Note that these are true physical deformities. They affect […]
