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  • Reasons for Foot and Ankle Swelling

    posted: Aug. 10, 2020.

    There are many reasons why someone may be dealing with swollen ankles or feet. The most common reason is an injury such as a sprained ankle; however, not all causes Read more
  • Heel Pain: Causes and Treatments

    posted: Aug. 05, 2020.

    Heel pain affects many American adults, limiting mobility and ease of function in their daily routines. Our podiatrists at New England Foot & Ankle Specialists in Reading MA uncover the Read more
  • What To Do About Your Hammertoe

    posted: Jul. 24, 2020.

    While tight, cramped shoes and those towering high heels may not immediately show you the damage that’s being done to your feet, over time you will certainly notice changes in Read more
  • Treating Your Bunions

    posted: Jul. 13, 2020.

    If you’re dealing with a bunion then you know that this pain is no joke. If you’re dealing with a throbbing, aching pain at the base of your big toe Read more
  • What to Expect When You See a Podiatrist

    posted: Jun. 25, 2020.

    Are you wondering whether you should be turning to a podiatrist for care?   We don’t often think about the health of our feet until they start to cause us problems. Once Read more
  • Tips To Keep Your Feet Healthy With Diabetes

    posted: Jun. 15, 2020.

    Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body uses and processes blood sugar. One of the main symptoms of diabetes is nerve pain, creating numbness in the hands Read more
  • Solutions For Toenail Fungus

    posted: May 28, 2020.

    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
  • What Is Morton's Neuroma?

    posted: May 20, 2020.

    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
  • Caring for Your Feet When You're a Diabetic

    posted: May 08, 2020.

    If you have diabetes, even small cuts or broken blisters can quickly become infected, putting your health at risk. Daily home foot exams and visits to your Reading, MA, podiatrists Read more
  • Prevent Injuries With The Right Shoes

    posted: Apr. 30, 2020.

    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
  • Arch Disorders

    posted: Apr. 21, 2020.

    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
  • Treating and Dealing With Athlete's Foot

    posted: Apr. 06, 2020.

    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
  • Treating Tendon and Joint Pain

    posted: Mar. 23, 2020.

    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
  • How We Can Help Your Heel Spurs

    posted: Mar. 10, 2020.

    If you wear poorly-fitted shoes, have an abnormal walking gait, or repetitively jump or run on hard surfaces, your risk of developing heel spurs increases. Heel spurs are bony protrusions Read more
  • Treating Broken Metatarsals

    posted: Mar. 04, 2020.

    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
  • Are You Struggling with Heel Pain?

    posted: Feb. 18, 2020.

    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
  • Treating and Preventing Peripheral Artery Disease

    posted: Feb. 05, 2020.

    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

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New England Foot & Ankle Specialist

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Wakefield, MA 01880 US

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