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• posted: Apr. 07, 2020
• Athlete's Foot

Athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection of the feet that is typically characterized by itchy, burning patches of skin between the toes that may also crack or bleed. Since Read More

• posted: Mar. 27, 2020
• Bunions

Described as a bony bump formed on the joint at the base of the big toe, bunions are the result of the bones in the front of the foot getting Read More

• posted: Mar. 23, 2020
• Tendon and Joint Pain,  Arthritis

There are 52 bones in your feet and ankles, which means that feet contain about 25 percent of the bones in our bodies. Our feet also contain about 20-25 percent Read More

• posted: Mar. 04, 2020
• Broken Metatarsals,  Broken Toes

Did you know that the metatarsals, or bones in the foot, are the most commonly broken bones in the human body? These long bones run the length of the foot Read More

• posted: Feb. 18, 2020
• Heel Pain

Heel pain is a common foot problem that podiatrists often treat. Knowing the cause of your pain is important in determining the most effective treatment method. Even if the pain Read More

• posted: Feb. 06, 2020
• PAD,  Peripheral Artery Disease

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition that often affects blood flow to the legs due to narrowing of the arteries. PAD is caused by atherosclerosis, a serious condition in Read More

• posted: Jan. 22, 2020
• Warts,  Plantar Warts

Oddly enough, there are a lot of Old Wives Tales and folk remedies surrounding warts. Perhaps you’ve even heard of some one them; however, if you end up dealing with Read More

• posted: Jan. 08, 2020
• Sprained Ankle,  Sprain

One wrong step and you could just end up dealing with a sprained ankle. A sprain occurs when the ankle suddenly rolls inwards or outwards, which jolts the ankle joint Read More

• posted: Dec. 11, 2019
• Ingrown Toenails

An ingrown toenail is a common foot problem that occurs when the corner of a toenail, usually the big toe, grows into the skin. As you might imagine, this can Read More

• posted: Dec. 02, 2019
• Toenail Fungus

Toenail fungus is a common problem that can be rather challenging to get rid of. While toenail fungus can happen to anyone it most often occurs in older adults. If Read More

• posted: Nov. 13, 2019
• Plantar Fasciitis

While heel pain is a common problem this doesn’t mean that it should just be brushed aside or considered a small matter. Untreated heel pain can lead to long-term pain Read More

• posted: Nov. 05, 2019
• Foot Care,  Baby Feet

A child's feet grow rapidly during the first year, reaching almost half of their adult foot size. This is why podiatrists consider the first year to be the most important Read More

• posted: Oct. 25, 2019

Isn’t it time you found out if custom orthotics could improve your foot health? Our feet put up with a lot of abuse day in and day out. So if there Read More

• posted: Oct. 25, 2019

Welcome to the Blog of Foot & Ankle Clinic Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a podiatrist in the Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, and Rice Lake, WI area, Read More