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• posted: May 28, 2020
• toenail fungus

Onychomycosis is the technical term for toenail fungus. It’s when fungus gets under the nail and causes an infection. You’ll notice that the nail changes color and starts emitting an Read More

• posted: May 27, 2020
• Plantar Fasciitis

According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, approximately 2 million plantar fasciitis cases are treated every single year. If you suspect that you have plantar fasciitis, a prompt diagnosis by Read More

• posted: May 20, 2020
• Morton's Neuroma

A podiatrist can help you with a variety of conditions that affect the feet, including Morton’s neuroma. A neuroma is the thickening of nerve tissue in the body, with Morton's Read More

• posted: Apr. 29, 2020
• Injuries

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

• posted: Apr. 23, 2020
• Podiatrist

Find out when your foot and ankle problems warrant turning to a podiatrist for care. Spring is on its way and even though we may be self-quarantining, a lot of Read More

• posted: Apr. 21, 2020
• Arch Problems

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

• posted: Apr. 06, 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. 20, 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. 03, 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. 24, 2020
• frostbite

The feet are particularly vulnerable to frostbite, which is a condition that can occur due to exposure to extreme cold. The feet can be affected by frostbite more quickly than Read More

• posted: Feb. 18, 2020
• Ankle

How your podiatrists in Boise, ID, can help you with an ankle sprain Ankle sprains are a common injury, especially if you are an active runner or participate in sports. However, Read More

• posted: Feb. 17, 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. 05, 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. 21, 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. 07, 2020
• Sprain,  Sprained Ankle

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. 12, 2019
• Foot Preparation

Would you like to learn more about how to properly prepare and care for your feet during winter? The podiatrists at Idaho Foot & Ankle Associates in Bosie, Nampa and Read More