A pedorthist is a skilled professional who provides expert shoe fitting and custom foot orthotics or shoe inserts. It's a highly specialized practice — in fact, there are only a
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In a previous blog post on custom orthotics, I discussed the importance of having your orthotics (shoe inserts) custom fitted for your feet by a professional pedorthist. Look for a
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Orthotics (custom-fit inserts you wear in your shoes) can make walking, standing, or even playing sports more comfortable for many people with various types of foot problems. How about you?
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If you're one of the many people who suffer from heel spurs or heel pain — also known as plantar fasciitis — you may be wondering what options you have
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Is there a pedicure especially for people with arthritis? At the medical-grade spa located here inside The Foot & Ankle Center, we offer a variety of manicure and pedicure options,
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For many people, having a professional manicure and pedicure is simply a nice, relaxing way to treat yourself. But if you're a cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy, choosing where to get
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Laser treatment is currently the most effective treatment for toenail fungus — but what does it cost? At The Foot & Ankle Center — home of the area's first FDA-approved
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The truth is, you have a lot of great options when it comes to foot doctors in Richmond, Va. Just last month, Richmond Magazine published their popular "Top Docs" edition,
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People with diabetes are at greater risk for developing a foot ulceration or infection, which could lead to amputation if it becomes severe. In fact, foot problems are the number
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Recently I was a guest on Virginia This Morning on CBS 6, to discuss ways you can help keep your feet healthy this spring and summer.
April is National Foot Health
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It was a bit of a rough winter here in the Richmond area, but spring is officially here, and some of you are breaking out your warm-weather footwear. But for
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A number of years ago, I set about looking for a clean nail salon in the Richmond area where I could refer my patients for manicures and pedicures. You may
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One question we get sometimes is whether surgery is the only treatment for bunions. The answer depends on what you hope to accomplish. If you want to actually correct the
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One of the questions we hear a lot about bunion surgery is the question, "How much will it hurt?" This is often due to having seen a family member or
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A lot of people have questions about bunions. We often hear questions like: "Did shoes cause my bunions?" "Is surgery the only treatment?" "Does it hurt after surgery?" And, "How
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The Foot & Ankle Center has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the local services marketplace and
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