Blog - Podiatrist in Reading, MA

Ankle Sprains: Tis' the Season
posted: Dec. 22, 2015.

It’s winter in New England and we all know what that means for the Boston area: freezing temperatures and icy steps and pavement—the perfect conditions for slipping and twisting your Read more
Changing Your Shoes for the Season
posted: Dec. 21, 2015.

It’s important to make sure you have orthotic support in your footwear, especially as you transition to boots for the winter. Having supportive footwear can help ease pain in your Read more
Treating Fungal Toenail Infections
posted: Dec. 17, 2015.

A common, yet often untreated foot condition are fungal toenails. Fungal nail infections (also known as onychomycosis) are often painless and can go unrecognized for a long time. The biggest Read more
Cold Feet Is One Symptom of Poor Blood Circulation
posted: Dec. 14, 2015.

While cold feet are often known as poor blood circulation, the symptom may also be confused for other things. Some say cold feet can actually be signs for peripheral neuropathy, Read more
Can Ingrown Toenails Be Prevented?
posted: Dec. 11, 2015.

This is a question that we frequently hear at New England Foot & Ankle Specialists. The answer is yes and no. An ingrown toenail is one that has started growing Read more
Foot Exercise to Maintain the Feet During Marathon Season
posted: Dec. 07, 2015.

Cooler weather makes for prime conditions for marathon season, when runners will be out training to their fullest. To ensure that the feet are kept in top shape, there are Read more
What Can Orthotics Do For You?
posted: Dec. 03, 2015.

Do you suffer from bunions, flat feet, plantar fasciitis, or Achilles tendonitis? These are just a few of many common foot conditions that can be helped with orthotics. Orthotics, or Read more
University Students donate Shoes to over 300 Children
posted: Nov. 30, 2015.

Student athletes from the University of Central Arkansas shoes to over 300 Conway children through the international project Shoes of Hope. The project aims to bring children together by washing Read more
5 Tips for Preventing Diabetic Foot Problems
posted: Nov. 27, 2015.

November is National Diabetes Month. People with diabetes either don’t produce enough insulin or don’t use the insulin the body produces efficiently, and consequently sugar builds up in the blood. Read more
Proper Shoe Fitting for Foot Growing with Age
posted: Nov. 23, 2015.

As foot size generally does get larger with age, it is important to remember several different pointers when shopping for shoes. Ensure that the uppers on shoes are made of Read more
Dealing with Painful Bunions
posted: Nov. 18, 2015.

One of the more common problems we treat at New England Foot & Ankle Specialists is bunions. This painful condition occurs when the joint at the side of the base Read more
Swimming Great for Pregnant Womenâ€™s Body and Feet
posted: Nov. 17, 2015.

Because pregnant women put such stress on their feet, finding the right forms of exercise during their pregnancy is essential. One of those exercises is water aerobics, in which you Read more
Pedicurists Cannot Act as Your Podiatrist for Foot Problems
posted: Nov. 09, 2015.

While most people get pedicures to wind down and relax, pedicurists want some of their customers to know a few things they should and should not expect from the process. Read more
Tour de France Winner Breaks Foot During Vuelta a Espana
posted: Nov. 02, 2015.

Tour de France winner, Chris Froome, will have to withdraw from the Vuelta a Espana after suffering from a broken foot. The injury occurred after Froome crashed during the rocky Read more
Maggots May be Used to Heal Chronic Diabetic Ulcers
posted: Oct. 26, 2015.

According to a study being tested at the Malcom Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center, maggots may be used to treat chronic diabetic ulcers. While maggot therapy has been an ancient Read more
Vinegar Claimed to Treat Athlete's Foot, But No Studies Prove It
posted: Oct. 19, 2015.

While vinegar has long been recommended for treating foot problems such as athlete’s foot and toenail fungus, some critics say that there is no specific evidence to support those claims. Read more
Heavy Sports Involvement Can Result in Plantar Fasciitis
posted: Oct. 13, 2015.

Nearly 2 million people in the United States are affected by plantar fasciitis each year. While anyone can get plantar fasciitis, some say there has been an increase in recent Read more

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