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Prevent Injuries With The Right Shoes
posted: Apr. 30, 2020.

Exercise is an important aspect of keeping our bodies healthy and happy. That’s why it’s so important to wear the correct shoes for certain activities. Whether you’re an athlete, workout Read more
7 Reasons to See a Podiatrist
posted: Apr. 27, 2020.

Podiatrists are physicians who specialize in problems with the feet and ankles and also related conditions in the legs. They can help you with many foot problems, such as bunions, Read more
Arch Disorders
posted: Apr. 21, 2020.

The arches of the feet play a role in supporting your body’s weight when standing or in motion. The tarsal and metatarsal bones make up the arches of the feet, Read more
Treating and Dealing With Athlete's Foot
posted: Apr. 07, 2020.

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
Treating Tendon and Joint Pain
posted: Mar. 23, 2020.

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
Treating Broken Metatarsals
posted: Mar. 04, 2020.

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
Are You Struggling with Heel Pain?
posted: Feb. 18, 2020.

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
Treating and Preventing Peripheral Artery Disease
posted: Feb. 06, 2020.

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
FAQs about Plantar Fasciitis
posted: Feb. 05, 2020.

"Could your heel pain be due to plantar fasciitis? Find out now from your A Step Above Foot Care podiatrist!Are you currently dealing with heel pain? If your A Step Read more
Nerve pain in the feet
posted: Nov. 07, 2015.

Don’t live with pain any longer! Constant foot pain due to nerve damage can discolor your entire day. You may have reduced most of your activities, even the low impact Read more
Nerve pain in the feet
posted: Nov. 07, 2015.

Don’t live with pain any longer! Constant foot pain due to nerve damage can discolor your entire day. You may have reduced most of your activities, even the low impact Read more
Protect your feet this summer
posted: Apr. 21, 2014.

PROTECT YOUR FEET THIS SUMMER Limit walking barefoot as it exposes feet to sunburn, as well as plantar warts, athlete's foot, ringworm, and other infections and also increases risk of injury Read more
Protect your feet this summer
posted: Apr. 21, 2014.

PROTECT YOUR FEET THIS SUMMER Limit walking barefoot as it exposes feet to sunburn, as well as plantar warts, athlete's foot, ringworm, and other infections and also increases risk of injury Read more
Pedicures
posted: Jul. 21, 2013.

Dos: Whether you like to get a pedicure in the nail salon or at home, follow these easy Dos and Don'ts to keep your feet looking and feeling their best. If you Read more
Pedicures
posted: Jul. 21, 2013.

Dos: Whether you like to get a pedicure in the nail salon or at home, follow these easy Dos and Don'ts to keep your feet looking and feeling their best. If you Read more
SKIN CANCER ON THE FEET
posted: May 05, 2012.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Skin Cancer does occur on the feet! Get your feet checked if you have any questions about your feet. What are Skin Cancers of the Feet? Skin Read more