How to Use a Pumice Stone Pumice stones are formed when volcanos are erupted. Although it’s a stone it’s really lightweight and looks like foam. Because of its abrasive properties it can be used to exfoliate the skin by removing dead and dry skin cells from your body parts such as knees and elbows. It […]
Plantar Fasciitis Surgery In general,surgery is not needed to treat cases of plantar fasciitis. Approximately 95% of those suffering from plantar fasciitis are able live a life free from heel pain without resorting to surgery. However, your healthcare provider might deem surgery necessary if you have exhausted nonsurgical treatment options with no success. He or […]
What causes hammertoe and mallet toe? These hammertoe deformities have several well-established causes which include: Poorly fitting footwear: any shoes or boots which don’t allow the toes to lie flat have the potential to cause either deformity. Overly tight toe boxes are also major contributors. Note that high-heeled shoes are notorious for causing these conditions […]
Kill the fungus living under your toenail!
An ingrown nail is the result of a nail growing into the skin that surrounds it. This often occurs at either edge of the big toe. Ingrown nails may be caused by improper trimming, Diabetic nails, injuries, fungal infections, or pressure. A simple 5 minute office procedure will permanently fix this problem.
Pain Management Safely Managing Pain After Surgery After surgery, doctors do everything they can to help you control your pain. Expect to feel some level of discomfort following surgery, especially the next day. Growing advancements in pain management makes it easier to monitor and decrease your pain. To avoid the overuse of opiods, patients and […]
If your toe looks like this, you need a Podiatrist! If you have a broken big toe, the longer you wait and walk on a broken toe, the worse it can pull apart and may lead you to need surgery to fix it. To the left is a broken toe image. If you get it immobilized quickly, you will stop further damage to your broken toe from occurring and allow healing to begin.
Blister What Are Blisters? Everyone one face blisters in some part of their lives, they may look scary sometimes but they aren’t since a blister is just a little pocket of fluid on your body. They usually appear after any kind of infection, injury, skin burn or a bite of an insect. They can appear […]
Plantar Fasciitis Exercises A common cause for athletes to develop heel and foot problems is that many of us exercise in worn out or ill-fitting shoes. The padding in shoes wear out so it is best to get new shoes every 4 to 6 months depending on how often you use them. You may have […]
Another happy patient!Don’t be afraid to come in because you think you might lose your foot. The earlier you come in, the better chance we have of actually saving your leg and you going on to full healing and resuming all your daily activities.
By sacrificing comfort for looks, or choosing a pair of shoes that are wrong for our particular feet, we inevitable cause our feet to suffer. If you’ve ever put on a fabulous heel or stylish loafer and couldn’t wait to take them off when getting home, then you know just how excruciating it can be […]
Dr Joe Bozek, Podiatrist Beaver Pa Retires…Goodbye old friend! Foot Doctor near Beaver Pa Wishing a happy retirement to one of my favorite mentors, Dr Joe Bozek DPM 336 College Ave, Beaver Pa. 28 years ago during my surgical residency at Heritage Valley, I had the honor and privilege of training under Dr Bosek. He […]
Plantar Fasciitis Exercises and Home Care It is very likely that on your first appointment to discuss your plantar fasciitis, your podiatrist will recommend some Plantar Fasciitis Exercises and in-home treatment methods. These simple treatments are ones you can perform on your own. After some experimentation, you will likely find the method (or combination of […]
Barefoot Running/Minimalist Shoes Running without shoes, or Barefoot running, has become popular recently. The concept behind it is that it promotes a midfoot strike instead of a heel strike. This change is foot strike can reduce the compressive load and help reduce injury. Professional trainers can determine if this type of running works for you […]
My ingrown toenails keep coming back. The main causes of ingrown toenails? Some people can go their whole life without ever suffering from ingrown toenails. So why to some people get them and others don’t? Some common causes and risk factors are: Ill-fitting shoes or high heels: Tight shoes and high heels can cause the […]
Skin infection overview: staph infection. Most people have heard about staph infections, often through queasiness-inducing stories of medical mishaps. Many also known that the bacteria responsible, Staphylococcus Aureus, is resistant to commonly-used antibiotics (and becoming more so every year). Staph infections can indeed become life-threatening emergencies. Yet it’s also true that about 25% of […]
Often patients may get smelly feet (otherwise known as bromodosis) every once in a while, but there are a select few that may suffer from stinky feet chronically. Thankfully, there are options to get rid of Smelly Feet and Shoes and combat the odor and regain your confidence. Fast facts on smelly feet Here are […]
Tattoo Removal: Do’s & Don’ts Tattoo Removal: Do’s Ice and elevate the area the night after Tattoo Removal treatment. Use antibacterial soap and warm water to clean the treated area three times a day for two weeks. Cover the treated area securely to avoid infection. Disinfect the area promptly if it is exposed to dirt […]
This month, Beaver Valley Foot Clinic’s Dr. Christina Teimouri shares her insight and expert advice on the variations of a sprain, how to treat them and how to prevent them from happening again.
