Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails often are the result of trimming your toenails too short, particularly on the sides of your big toes. While they are common, ingrown toenails can be painful. When trimming your nails, avoid tapering the corners so that the nail curves with the shape of your toe. The sides of the nail will curl down and dig into your skin. Shoes that are too tight or short also may cause ingrown toenails. Ingrown toenail start out hard, swollen and tender, and later, may become sore, red and infected. Your skin may start to grow over the ingrown toenail. Soaking your foot in warm, soapy water several times each day is usually a good way to treat an ingrown nail. Also, you can try inserting some cotton or waxed dental floss between the nail and your skin. Please contact our office to determine the best course of treatment for your condition. Antibiotics are sometimes prescribed if an infection is present. Part of your ingrown toenail (partial nail plate avulsion) may need to be surgically removed if an acute infection occurs. The procedure involves injecting the toe with an anesthetic and cutting out the ingrown part of the toenail.
You can prevent ingrown toenails by:
Trimming your toenails straight across with no rounded corners.
Ensuring that your shoes and socks are not too tight.
Keeping your feet clean at all times.
Check out our On-Line Store for a multitude of products for your foot care needs!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
The Importance of Therapeutic Shoes
Poorly fitting shoes can cause bunions, corns, calluses, hammertoes, and other disabling foot problems. According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), one in six persons or 43.1 million people in the U.S. have foot problems. Thirty-six percent regard their foot problems as serious enough to warrant medical attention. The cost of foot surgery to correct foot problems from tight-fitting shoes is $2 billion a year, according to ACFAS. If time off from work for the surgery and recovery is included, the cost is $3.5 billion.
Why Are Natural Step Shoes Better?
Here are some features of the Natural Step Therapeutic Shoe line:
Vegetable tanned leather lining
Padded collar for ankle and heel comfort and control
Speed laces
One-quarter inch leather lined removable EVA foot bed
Extra depth tow box
Heal and ball area gel inserts for extra cushioning
Additional 4mm layer of EVA cushioning
Multi-density polyurethane rocker outsole
True out-flare sole design for optimum stability and control
Men, you can find the style of shoe that fits your style! Natural Step offers eight different models in a variety of colors including bone, black, pecan, white and mocha.
Women, you also can find a great-looking and comfortable shoe that is designed to match your personal fashion tastes! Ten styles in a variety of colors are available to fit your needs.
Our Shoe Specialist is here for you to help you find the PERFECT pair of shoes. We have not only comfortable shoes, but also stylish shoes that don't look like the "typical therapeutic shoes!"
Contact our office today for an appointment!
419-423-1888
www.vailfoot.com
Why Are Natural Step Shoes Better?
Here are some features of the Natural Step Therapeutic Shoe line:
Vegetable tanned leather lining
Padded collar for ankle and heel comfort and control
Speed laces
One-quarter inch leather lined removable EVA foot bed
Extra depth tow box
Heal and ball area gel inserts for extra cushioning
Additional 4mm layer of EVA cushioning
Multi-density polyurethane rocker outsole
True out-flare sole design for optimum stability and control
Men, you can find the style of shoe that fits your style! Natural Step offers eight different models in a variety of colors including bone, black, pecan, white and mocha.
Women, you also can find a great-looking and comfortable shoe that is designed to match your personal fashion tastes! Ten styles in a variety of colors are available to fit your needs.
Our Shoe Specialist is here for you to help you find the PERFECT pair of shoes. We have not only comfortable shoes, but also stylish shoes that don't look like the "typical therapeutic shoes!"
Contact our office today for an appointment!
419-423-1888
www.vailfoot.com
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Stock your Stockings with Holiday Socks!
Looking for a fun and joyful way to brighten up a family member's feet for the holiday season? Maybe even you would like to get into the spirit along with them! Click here for a site that still provide you with a wide variety of holiday socks. Not only are there holiday socks to select from, but really just about every event imaginable can be "socked"!
Don't forget that The Advanced Foot Care Clinic specializes in offering therapeutic and diabetic socks. It is especially important during the cold winter season to keep your feet warm and protected. Call the office today or stop in to check out our large assortment!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Socks, Socks, and More Socks!
Did you know that you can purchase high-quality, durable, and doctor-recommended therapeutic socks right from the comfort of your own home? Our On-Line Store is available to you 24/7/365 to meet not only your therapeutic sock needs, but also many of your other over-the-counter footcare product needs. Simply click here to begin shopping!
Click here for just a sampling of the many therapeutic socks that are available to you! Feel free to visit the office to see a selection of diabetic socks - in person! You can also set up an appointment with our in-house Shoe Specialist. She will fit you for the perfect pair of diabetic shoes that will bring you comfort and relief!
www.vailfoot.com
419-423-1888
Click here for just a sampling of the many therapeutic socks that are available to you! Feel free to visit the office to see a selection of diabetic socks - in person! You can also set up an appointment with our in-house Shoe Specialist. She will fit you for the perfect pair of diabetic shoes that will bring you comfort and relief!
www.vailfoot.com
419-423-1888
Thursday, November 5, 2009
How do I know when it is time to replace my athletic shoes?
When athletic shoes should be replaced depends upon amount of usage, signs of wear and age of the shoe. The four main components of an athletic that can break down or wear out: outer sole, midsole, heel counter and shank or cut out area of the shoe...
To continue with this article from The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, click here.
To continue with this article from The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, click here.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Why Poor Fitting Shoes Can Cause Much More Than Foot Pain
Article by Greg Hall
Article Source: http://www.articlerich.com
Nobody appreciates a pair of aching feet at the end of a long, hard day. A good pair of shoes can make all of the difference. Well, that is, if they fit properly. You can spend all of the money in the world on a pair of high-quality shoes, but if they do not fit your feet properly, your feet will feel worthless by the end of the day.
Did you know that ill fitted shoes can cause foot problems? Beyond the pain and discomfort, shoes that do not fit properly can cause real trouble over time. Corns and calluses, ingrown toenails, bunions, and other conditions can result.
Corns, for instance, typically form on the outside of the foot or on the toes. They are a build up of dead skin cells. Corns can be identified by a thick spot on the foot with a cone-shaped center. The hardened area is aggravated by tight shoes that do not fit properly. This painful condition can be prevented by choosing shoes that allow room for your feet to move freely.
Calluses are much like corns, but lack the cone center. Excessive rubbing, pressure, or friction from shoes will cause this problem.
Another serious health issue due to improper fit of shoes is called Morton's Neuroma Metatarsalgia. This mouthful of medical lingo can be a real problem. This condition causes inflammation in the area of the foot just behind the toes. The bones in your foot squeeze a nerve to create acute, recurrent pain in the ball of the foot. To prevent this situation from occurring, it is crucial that you select shoes that have a high, wide box for your toes. Pointy high heels are definitely out of the question. Shoes with arch support disperse the weight properly over the entire foot.
Ingrown toenails are another common problem. Among other factors, Tight-fitting shoes can encourage the painful condition of ingrown toenails. If you are frequently digging out the corner of your toenail from under the skin, you can help to eliminate this problem by wearing looser, less confining shoes.
Shoes that are not restrictive are healthy for your feet. When a shoe fits properly, your foot is able to maintain its natural shape. Squeezing your foot into pointy, narrow shoes may be stylish and fashionable, but dangerous. A properly fitted pair of shoes will allow your feet to move freely.
Parents must encourage their children to wear properly fitted shoes to prevent serious health conditions in the future. Due to children's rapid growth, a child's shoe should provide even more room to move inside the shoe. Children who wear shoes that are too small are asking for trouble with foot problems in the future.
If your feet are hurting by the end of the day, listen to what they are trying to tell you. Correctly fitted footwear will leave your feet feeling happy over time. Shoes that are too tight will only cause health trouble in time. Take the time now to invest in shoes that are comfortable and have a proper fit to ensure excellent health for your feet in the years to come.
Our Shoe Specialist is here for you to help you find the PERFECT pair of shoes. We have not only comfortable shoes, but also stylish shoes that don't look like the "typical therapeutic shoes!"
Call our office today for an appointment!
419-423-1888
www.vailfoot.com
Article Source: http://www.articlerich.com
Nobody appreciates a pair of aching feet at the end of a long, hard day. A good pair of shoes can make all of the difference. Well, that is, if they fit properly. You can spend all of the money in the world on a pair of high-quality shoes, but if they do not fit your feet properly, your feet will feel worthless by the end of the day.
Did you know that ill fitted shoes can cause foot problems? Beyond the pain and discomfort, shoes that do not fit properly can cause real trouble over time. Corns and calluses, ingrown toenails, bunions, and other conditions can result.
Corns, for instance, typically form on the outside of the foot or on the toes. They are a build up of dead skin cells. Corns can be identified by a thick spot on the foot with a cone-shaped center. The hardened area is aggravated by tight shoes that do not fit properly. This painful condition can be prevented by choosing shoes that allow room for your feet to move freely.
Calluses are much like corns, but lack the cone center. Excessive rubbing, pressure, or friction from shoes will cause this problem.
Another serious health issue due to improper fit of shoes is called Morton's Neuroma Metatarsalgia. This mouthful of medical lingo can be a real problem. This condition causes inflammation in the area of the foot just behind the toes. The bones in your foot squeeze a nerve to create acute, recurrent pain in the ball of the foot. To prevent this situation from occurring, it is crucial that you select shoes that have a high, wide box for your toes. Pointy high heels are definitely out of the question. Shoes with arch support disperse the weight properly over the entire foot.
Ingrown toenails are another common problem. Among other factors, Tight-fitting shoes can encourage the painful condition of ingrown toenails. If you are frequently digging out the corner of your toenail from under the skin, you can help to eliminate this problem by wearing looser, less confining shoes.
Shoes that are not restrictive are healthy for your feet. When a shoe fits properly, your foot is able to maintain its natural shape. Squeezing your foot into pointy, narrow shoes may be stylish and fashionable, but dangerous. A properly fitted pair of shoes will allow your feet to move freely.
Parents must encourage their children to wear properly fitted shoes to prevent serious health conditions in the future. Due to children's rapid growth, a child's shoe should provide even more room to move inside the shoe. Children who wear shoes that are too small are asking for trouble with foot problems in the future.
If your feet are hurting by the end of the day, listen to what they are trying to tell you. Correctly fitted footwear will leave your feet feeling happy over time. Shoes that are too tight will only cause health trouble in time. Take the time now to invest in shoes that are comfortable and have a proper fit to ensure excellent health for your feet in the years to come.
Our Shoe Specialist is here for you to help you find the PERFECT pair of shoes. We have not only comfortable shoes, but also stylish shoes that don't look like the "typical therapeutic shoes!"
Call our office today for an appointment!
419-423-1888
www.vailfoot.com
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