Our feet work hard to get us around, but we often forget to take good care of them. Foot health is crucial for everyone, from athletes to the elderly. When foot pain strikes, it can significantly impact our daily activities and overall well-being. Podiatrists specialize in diagnosing and treating foot-related issues, ensuring you can stay
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What Questions Should I Ask My Foot Doctor?
Foot health is often overlooked, yet it plays a vital role in our everyday lives. Whether you are a marathon runner, a busy parent, or someone who enjoys leisurely walks, the health of your feet affects your overall quality of life. A foot doctor is a specialist who can help you maintain or improve your
Read MoreHow Can Orthotics Help Me with My Foot Pain?
Are you wondering whether a shoe insert or a custom-made shoe can help to relieve your foot pain or heel pain? There are many different kinds of orthotics, so you’ll want to talk to a foot doctor about what might be best for you. Let’s talk about what orthotics are, what they can do for
Read MoreFoot and Ankle Surgery: Post-Surgery Care Tips
Regardless of why you’re having a foot or ankle surgery, you’ll want to know how to take good care of the area in order to achieve your desired treatment outcome. It’s quite easy to strictly follow your foot surgeon’s instructions during the first few days after your procedure. However, it can eventually get difficult to
Read MoreTop Tips for Cold Weather Foot Care
With fall upon us and winter close behind, gone are the days of bare feet and flip flops. With the onset of cooler weather, it’s important to keep your feet safe from the elements – rain, snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. According to Marc Lipton, DPM, a podiatrist with Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland (OACM),
Read MoreSteps to Recovery After a Foot and Ankle Surgery
The whole idea of a recovery downtime may be painfully boring, especially since it entails a slow, gradual return to your previous activity levels, but it is highly essential to prevent infection and speed up wound healing. Our orthopedic surgeons at Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland (OACM) understand that nobody wants to deal with the
Read MoreWhat is plantar fasciitis?
Waking up with aching and painful feet is the reality for many who have plantar fasciitis. This common foot condition that affects millions of people. Pain from plantar fasciitis is often worse in the mornings when you take your first steps out of bed, which can make preparing for the day ahead challenging – and
Read MorePatient Daniel Frank’s Personal Story
Thousands of people from across the state of Maryland have relied on Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland (OACM) for comprehensive care. Some have turned to us for help with chronic pain issues; for others it’s been about getting treatment following traumatic injuries. Some of our patients are competitive athletes; some just want to be able
Read MoreCauses of Bunions
It is not uncommon for your big toe to lean slightly inward toward your other toes. For some people, however, this can become steadily worse over time, as the toe continues to lean further and further inward. It thereby squishes the other toes, and the base of the big toe is pushed more and more
Read MoreEarly Signs of Shin Splints
Among the many conditions that you can develop in the legs is shin splints. Leg pain that extends along the shinbone is a common sign of this condition. It is most commonly manifested as a stabbing or stinging pain below the knee following physical activities. It often begins as mild and gets worse with time.
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