Skin diseases of the foot When it comes to your skin diseases of the foot, there’s more than a few things that can go wrong! This is not something that you want to “Do it Yourself” and diagnose with “Dr Google”. If you are looking for a Podiatrist in Pittsburgh with over 21 years of […]
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 […]
How to Train For a Marathon At the Beaver Valley foot clinic we are specialists who handle sports injuries of the feet, ankles, and lower legs every day. We specialize in diagnosing, treating, and preventing such injuries, and we’re here to help. Using state of the art, results oriented techniques our goal is getting you […]
SKIN AND NAIL PROBLEMS What are Ingrown Toenails? COMMON SKIN & NAIL PROBLEMS – 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Walking Benefits -Get the Most out of Walking Walking benefits everyone and can be an easy and fun way to meet some of your health goals. Whether you are interested in losing weight, increasing your endurance or strengthening your muscles, walking is something that almost everyone can do. It can be done alone, with a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What’s wrong with my feet? The most commonly encountered skin problems seen by podiatrists. While a multitude of different skin problems are seen by podiatrists on a daily basis some occur much more often than others. When a rash or other skin irregularity is seen some type of infection is usually the culprit. These can […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Can Toenail Fungus Affect Your Life? Do you have a toenail fungus? If yes, then for how long are you going to ignore it? It’s indeed a common condition that makes many people think it’s okay to leave it untreated as it may go away by itself. However, it’s not the truth. It’s not […]
8 Most Effective Home Remedies For Nail Fungus Fungus Nail fungus is a common infection of toenails and it’s not a serious condition you should panic about. However, you shouldn’t ignore it either since if it is left untreated, it may cause difficulties with walking and may spread to other parts of the body. That’s […]
Sesamoiditis: What you need to know Sesamoid bones are unique to other bones of the body in that they are not connected to other bones via joints. Instead they are connected by tendons or embedded into muscle tissue. The kneecap and two small bones in the foot are examples of sesamoid bones. They are about […]
Deep Vein Thrombosis or DVT, also known as Venous Thrombosis, is a blood clot usually occurring in a large vein of a lower leg, pelvis, thigh or arm. DVT Causes DVTs may develop after prolonged bed rest (hospitalization after an operation), long plane or car trips. Diabetes is a risk factor that may increase the […]
5 top insoles for YOU! 5 practical tips for selecting the right insoles: Insoles or other inserts are a great way to add support and cushioning to almost any footwear. They’re easy to use, inexpensive, and available at many Podiatrists. To get the most out of your purchase keep the following info in mind when […]
¿Cuándo debería mi hijo ver a un podólogo? ¿Cuándo debería mi hijo ver a un podólogo? Los niños deben tener su primer chequeo podológico a los 4 o 5 años. La atención podiátrica es, literalmente, apropiada para todas las personas con pies. Los pacientes son de todas las edades y de ambos sexos. Su salud […]
Using Botox to treat excessive sweating in several areas is safe and effective. These areas include the armpits (axilla), craniofacial area ( the face and head), and beneath the breast. The hands, feet and other comparatively small body areas can also be effectively treated using Botox. Most research has been done in treating the underarm area