One of the more painful conditions that can afflict the foot is hammertoe — a deformity that causes the toe to bend or curl into an abnormal position, such as downward or pointing in toward the other toes. As a result, the toe is then exposed to a great deal of...
Everyone knows that healthy feet are essential to feeling good and staying active. While we don’t typically give our feet the attention they deserve until something starts to hurt, it’s a good idea to check them daily for any abnormalities before a serious issue...
Did you know that by the age of 50 years, the average person in relatively good health has walked approximately 75,000 miles? With all this activity and stress on the lower extremities, it’s hardly surprising that most people at one time or another experience a foot...
At the office of Metropolitan Foot Care, our team of skilled professionals is committed to providing our patients with the highest levels of care to ensure optimum foot health. We offer these tips to help you reduce your risk of foot and ankle injury: 1.Warm up prior...
According to the American Podiatric Medical Association the average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day. This means that by the age of 50 most individuals in relatively good health will have walked approximately 75,000 miles. With this amount of activity and...
