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• posted: May 16, 2016
• PinPointe FootLaser

Characterized by thick, unsightly, discolored nails, fungus-infected toenails can be irritating, embarrassing and painful. For years, the only treatments available for toenail fungus were topical and oral medications or removal Read More

• posted: May 02, 2016
• Morton's Neuroma

A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that can develop in various parts of your body. In the foot, the most common occurring neuroma develops at the base of Read More

• posted: Apr. 27, 2016
• crush injuries

You have just suffered a crush injury in Plainville CT. The very name, “crush injury” sounds serious, painful and scary. You shouldn’t panic, but you do need to see a specialist Read More

• posted: Apr. 14, 2016
• Metatarsalgia

Metatarsalgia denotes a common foot condition characterized by pain and inflammation of the joints and bones of the ball of the foot - the area just before the toes, also Read More

• posted: Mar. 31, 2016
• Ingrown Toenails

Ingrown toenails, also known as onychocryptosis, can be annoying and painful. This common condition occurs when the surrounding skin on one or both sides of the nail grows over the Read More

• posted: Mar. 15, 2016
• Hammertoes

A hammertoe is one of the most common toe conditions, usually stemming from muscle imbalance in which the joints of the second, third, fourth or fifth toe are bent into Read More

• posted: Mar. 01, 2016
• Growing Pains

If your child has ever complained of not being able to sleep at night due to leg pain, he or she may be experiencing what many people refer to as Read More

• posted: Feb. 29, 2016
• hammertoe

Find out if your symptoms are indicative of hammertoes and what can be done to treat it. A hammertoe can happen to anyone. If you are currently dealing with some foot Read More

• posted: Feb. 16, 2016
• Foot Odor

The feet have more sweat glands than any other part of the body, which means they have the ability to sweat profusely. With your feet encased in your shoes all Read More

• posted: Feb. 01, 2016
• Runners

If you're a runner, it goes without saying that your feet take the brunt of the punishment. In fact, for runners the feet are more vulnerable to injury than any Read More

• posted: Jan. 28, 2016
• plantar fasciitis,  foot pain

Learn more about this common cause of heel pain and how to treat it. You woke up one day with a serious, stabbing pain in your heel that you never expected. Read More

• posted: Jan. 19, 2016
• Flat Feet

The arch structure of our feet determines how we walk, which means our arches need to be both sturdy and flexible in order to adjust to different walking surfaces. For Read More

• posted: Dec. 31, 2015
• Diabetic

People with diabetes are prone to foot problems, often developing from a combination of poor circulation and nerve damage. Damage to the nerves in the legs and feet diminishes skin Read More

• posted: Dec. 15, 2015
• Corns,  Calluses

Corns and calluses are thick, hardened areas of skin that develop in response to your body's natural defense to repeated pressure or friction. While neither condition presents a long-term or Read More