Foot Care for Dancers

Foot Care for Dancers

The ordinary dancer doesn’t have words like pedicures or elaborate nail painting in their language. However, dancers make it a habit to prevent minor injuries, cure them, and properly care for their foot health. Dancers put a lot of strain on their ankles and feet. Rehabilitation can be complex and difficult given these difficulties and…

New Year’s Resolutions for Good Foot Health

New Year’s Resolutions for Good Foot Health

Welcome to 2023! Did you know that over 40% of Americans make resolutions to kick off the new year? Year after year, exercising more, eating more healthfully, and quitting smoking are among the nation’s top 10 resolutions. They’re good intentions that will improve overall health and mainly benefit the wellness of feet and ankles. The…

Heel Cracks Are a Winter Risk

Heel Cracks Are a Winter Risk

When the skin on the feet becomes very dry, heel cracks can happen. This risk increases in winter months, when a lack of humidity in the air can rob skin of moisture. Also known as fissures, heel cracks are not only unattractive; they are painful. Further, these chronic breaks in the skin can provide entry…

Five Ways to Take Great Care of Your Feet and Ankles

Five Ways to Take Great Care of Your Feet and Ankles

You might already know that you should see a podiatrist when you have a problem related to the health of your feet and ankles, but how much do you know about what you can do to prevent those problems from occurring? Here are five tips from Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos to help keep you looking…

Blisters Can Be Prevented

Blisters Can Be Prevented

It’s the height of summer and many people are enjoying spending their free time exercising and recreating outside. But for many of these families, summer fun can involve painful blisters. Here are some facts that Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos wants you to know.

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