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• posted: Feb. 22, 2019
• flat feet

If you have flat feet, you've probably become resigned to aches and pains. Luckily, orthotics, prescription shoe inserts offered by your Boise, Nampa/Caldwell and Meridian, ID, podiatrists at Idaho Foot & Ankle Read More

• posted: Feb. 19, 2019
• Corns

Many people think corns and calluses are the same thing, but there are differences. A corn is smaller than a callus, and has a hard center which is surrounded by Read More

• posted: Feb. 05, 2019
• achilles tendonitis

Heel pain is one of the most common complaints a podiatrist hears about from patients. If you are dealing with heel pain above the heel bone then you could be Read More

• posted: Jan. 15, 2019
• athlete's foot

Athlete's foot is one of the most common fungal infections of the skin and is frequently seen in our office. Whether you've had it or not, it's important to understand Read More

• posted: Jan. 03, 2019
• Crush,  Crush Injury

What is a Crush Injury? Have a foot crush injury? A crush injury occurs when pressure or force is put on a body part. A foot crush injury may cause pain, Read More

• posted: Dec. 17, 2018
• Sprained Ankle

An ankle sprain occurs when the foot rolls or twists to the point where a ligament inside stretches beyond its normal capacity. Ankle sprains are extremely common, with an estimated Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2018
• Sesamoid

What is Sesamoiditis? Sesamoids are small bones that are only connected to tendons or surrounded in muscle. This only appears in a few places in the body, one of which is Read More

• posted: Nov. 19, 2018
• ingrown toenail

Ingrown toenails may begin mildly but can quickly go from bad to worse. This frustrating and painful condition can affect anyone and cause significant issues. Unlike other foot-related conditions, which Read More

• posted: Oct. 19, 2018
• Warts

What Causes Warts? Got foot warts? Nearly everyone will have a wart at some point in their lives. Warts are typically small, hard skin growths caused by an infection with humanpallilloma Read More

• posted: Oct. 05, 2018
• heel spurs

Have you been experiencing any heel pain or bothersome tenderness without any obvious cause? Although heel spurs themselves sometimes do not cause acute discomfort, they are frequently associated with the Read More

• posted: Aug. 15, 2018
• Poor Circulation

Are you experiencing numbness, tingling, or discolorations in your feet? Even though poor circulation isn’t a condition, if you are experiencing poor circulation in your feet this is often a symptom Read More

• posted: Aug. 02, 2018
• bunions

Do you know why you have bunions and what you can do to relieve your pain? Foot doctors provide a variety of treatment options for the common foot condition. In Read More

• posted: Jul. 31, 2018
• Blister

A foot blister is a small pocket of fluid that forms on the foot. Blisters can be painful while they heal. Foot blisters are caused by several things, including friction, Read More

• posted: Jul. 17, 2018
• Foot Care

Foot care is something that is important to your overall well-being and is something that is often overlooked. There are some basic guidelines you can follow in order to keep Read More

• posted: Jul. 05, 2018
• hammertoes

When most people think about foot deformities they most often think about bunions; however, hammertoes are just as common. This unassuming deformity comes about gradually, so you may not even Read More

• posted: Jun. 14, 2018
• Heel Pain

Are you dealing with heel pain? If so, you aren’t alone. Foot pain, particularly heel pain, is one of the most common complaints and most people will deal with pain Read More