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The team at Northern Ankle Foot Associates is always advocating for balanced diets, which most people know are essential to overall health. Lesser known, yet no less important, is the fact that diet control also plays a significant role in…

When people hear about the use of surgical screws, their first reactions tend to stem from what they’ve seen in horror movies, not what they’ve read in medical journals. Yet despite some unfortunate negativity centered on their use in surgical…

In some ways, ultrasound technology has changed the field of podiatry significantly, providing valuable insights and diagnostics that would normally be more difficult to glimpse. At Northern Ankle Foot Associates, we make frequent use of this non-invasive imaging technique. There…

Bone spurs and Haglund’s deformity are two common conditions affecting the heel that can cause pain and discomfort to those they affect. While the two often occur together, they also have distinct characteristics and can lead to various complications if…

September marks Falls Prevention Awareness Month, a crucial time to focus on preventing these dangerous and all-too-common incidents, especially for seniors. Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults, but many can be prevented with the right strategies…

Children’s feet are susceptible to many internal and external risks, navigating hormones, bone development, athletic injuries, and other factors that can permanently shape how they move and feel. Because our feet are inextricably linked to our overall health, it is incumbent…

Neuropathy, or nerve damage, can really damage your quality of life, increasing the risk of injury and decreasing your ability to sense pain and discomfort in the extremities. Since symptoms often start in the feet, podiatrists are often a core…

Heel pain is a common ailment, but that doesn’t mean it’s minor. It can still significantly disrupt daily life, hampering mobility while remaining stubbornly resistant to treatment. To make matters even more complicated, two primary types of heel pain, plantar…

Neglect tends to make sports-related injuries worsen over time, but with a podiatrist’s prompt diagnosis and proper care, they can be effectively managed and treated.