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What are foot warts and how do you treat them?

What are foot warts and how do you treat them?
Warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), and they are contagious, meaning they can be spread from person to person. They can develop anywhere on the body including the sole of the foot.
Why buddy tape a toe?

Medical Footcare

Why buddy tape a toe?
If you injure a toe, there is something you can do at home to quicken healing…buddy taping.
I have spider veins and my doctor has recommended compression socks. Should I consider wearing them?

Compression

I have spider veins and my doctor has recommended compression socks. Should I consider wearing them?
It is definitely something worth considering! Spider veins, also known as telangiectasias, are damaged, visible blood vessels just beneath your skin’s surface.
A deep dive into the achilles tendon and how to keep it healthy and pain free

Medical Footcare

A deep dive into the achilles tendon and how to keep it healthy and pain free
When we walk, our feet must move and adapt in certain ways to lessen the risk for injury, pain and discomfort. To prepare for contacting ground, the foot arch must be higher or more supinated, making the foot a rigid lever for heel strike.  As the body progresses through the gait cycle, the arch flattens slightly or pronates to adapt to uneven terrain and absorb shock from the ground.
Are cracked heels a serious problem?

Medical Footcare

Are cracked heels a serious problem?
Cracked heels can quickly become a serious problem if they’re ignored.  Let’s dive in to learn why our skin must be protected and nurtured to keep it intact and doing its job!
Custom Orthotics can Help with Back, Knee and Hip Pain

Orthotics

Custom Orthotics can Help with Back, Knee and Hip Pain
When standing, the body is a closed kinetic chain, meaning what happens in the feet can affect the ankles, knees, hips and back. If the feet are abnormally positioned or their alignment is off, the rest of the body could suffer.
I keep getting plantar warts. What can I do to get rid of them permanently?

Medical Footcare

I keep getting plantar warts. What can I do to get rid of them permanently?
Plantar warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). They are contagious, meaning they can be spread from person to person and even to other areas of the foot.
Dry Feet? BioPed can help!

Medical Footcare

Dry Feet? BioPed can help!
The largest organ in the body is our skin.  Made up of over 60% water, its main function is protection acting as a waterproof barrier that shields us from the elements in our environment, including chemicals and microorganisms. 
Fungal Toenails? There are treatments that help!

Medical Footcare

Fungal Toenails? There are treatments that help!
Toenail fungus is evident in the toenail itself, but the infection resides in the nail bed underneath the nail plate.  The nail matrix or cells from which the nail grows is the part of the toenail that becomes infected with fungus.
Will toe fungus come back? How do I prevent further issues?

Medical Footcare

Will toe fungus come back? How do I prevent further issues?
The short answer is, yes it can come back!  Fungal infections can be difficult to eradicate, and because they are contagious, they can recur.  The good news is there are steps you can take to lessen your chances of reinfection.