Bunions can be a pesky issue, but luckily there are multiple treatment options available. At Foot and Ankle Associates, we enjoy bringing you the most up to date knowledge on treatments⸺read on to learn more! Diagnosing Bunions Do you think you have a bunion? If you are experiencing swelling or redness near your big toe
If you’re a North Carolina native like we are here at Foot & Ankle Associates, you know that the winter season brings an abundance of ice and rain; both of which can be a complete hassle! Did you know slipping on ice is one of the main causes of accidents for pedestrians during winter? We’ve
Our very own Dr. Ades recently did a podcast on Plantar Fasciitis, commonly caused by strain injury causing micro-tears to the ligament. If you’ve suffered from plantar fasciitis, are suffering, or merely just interested in the subject, we recommend you listen to it! Link can be found here. If you have questions after listening, don’t
While athletes have amazing endurance and disipline, they are not exempt from injury. The goal of this blog post is to help bring awareness to an injury you currently have as well as help prevent injury in the future. Below are the 5 most common foot injuries that athletes may experience: Blisters: Though not the
How People Get Plantar Warts The name “plantar” is derived from the anatomical location of the wart, which is the sole of the foot. This type of wart manifests in small growths. Plantar warts are pushed into the skin through the pressure induced by walking or standing, making them even more aggravating. Plantar warts are
Hosted by Novant Health Diabetes Center, there will be an evening discussion with our very own, Dr. Kristin Kirby, DPM, on June 11th. The event will be held from 6pm to 7pm in the Physician’s Plaza. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about diabetic foot care for yourself or a loved one.
The much awaited summer concert season is finally here! All those who have booked their tickets months ago, you can hardly wait for the 17th or the 19th of May to listen to your favorite artists play live in Charlotte, NC; while the notorious English pop rock band ‘The 1975’ will be playing at the
Say Yes to Comfortable Shoes! Look at the shoes you’re currently wearing— How do they feel? If you’re wearing heels and are feeling pain, then you’re wearing the wrong shoe for your foot type. And if you have on tight, narrow shoes that are suffocating your feet, even more reason to find a better fit.
We are now two weeks into 2019, and if this is the year that you’ve decided to take your fitness seriously we want to make sure your feet stay healthy so you can reach your goals! It doesn’t matter if you’re brand new to running or have participated in 10 marathons, you need to take
Even when you are in full holiday-mode a couple weeks from now, it’s important to remember to take extra care of your feet during these colder months. Because we are often wearing warm socks or boots, it’s easy for feet to get sweaty and uncomfortable. Mix that with the dry air of winter and there
