Health Information

Information is presented on various health conditions, treatments and procedures with the goal of empowering patients to take an active role in managing their health with informed decisions about their care. This provides patients with knowledge, skills, and confidence to understand conditions and treatment plans that affect them.

The effort ultimately leads to positive experiences with healthcare providers, to improved health outcomes and a better quality of life.

Diabetic Foot Problems

Patients with diabetes have an elevated risk of serious foot problems. There are several reasons for this since diabetes involves: poor circulation, a damaged immune system and the possible development of nerve damage (neuropathy). Blood circulation in the feet is weaker than elsewher...

Foot & Ankle Care - Podiatry

Podiatry, also known as podiatric medicine and surgery, is a medical field focused on the study, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and lower limb. Healthcare providers specializing in this area are called a podiatrists.

Podiatry

Orthotics

Orthotics are shoe inserts that correct the way the foot moves while standing, walking, running or...

Podiatry

Podiatry is a clinical discipline specializing in diagnosing and treating all disorders and conditions of the feet. Feet problems can affect people of all ages, but are most common in older people, diabetics and athletes. Podiatrists provide medical and surgical treatment of foot conditions that are...

Routine Foot Care

Routine foot care is especially important for patients, such as the elderly and diabetics, who have difficulty taking care of their feet or who need to pay very close attention to them for medical reasons. Foot problems can affect nearby bones, joints, muscles and skin, all of which are hig...