Blog - Podiatrist in Wakefield, MA

North America has Largest Market for Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapeutics

posted: Dec. 28, 2015.

According to a recent global study on Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), North America has the biggest market for rheumatoid arthritis therapeutics. Europe follows at second. An increasing number of patients with Read more

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

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