by Nicolas Ivanoff | Feb 22, 2021 | Podiatry
New parents often marvel at their baby’s ten tiny toes. Some children, however, are born with two or more digits that aren’t fully separated. Those toes may be partially or completely fused, giving them an unusual appearance and, in severe cases, limiting their...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Feb 8, 2021 | Chiropody
Your feet are prone to feeling cold; the problem affects everyone from time to time. On a chilly day, your body reacts to the drop in temperature by constricting the blood vessels in your extremities. This keeps as much warm blood as possible circulating in your head...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Jan 25, 2021 | Podiatry
A stiff big toe seems like a minor ailment and is something you may be tempted to ignore. It’s easy to assume the issue will soon get better on its own. However, some people find that this foot problem doesn’t go away. The stiffness persists and gets progressively...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Jan 4, 2021 | General
During the colder months, many people like to pop their feet into warm slippers before padding around the house or relaxing in front of the TV. Years ago, slippers were mainly confined to the bathroom and bedroom; now they’re worn much more. If you’ve been working...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Dec 21, 2020 | Chiropody
Polydactylism of the feet is how podiatrists and other medical professionals describe the phenomenon of being born with extra toes. The term polydactylism comes from the Greek words for ‘many’ and ‘digits’ (‘polys’ and ‘daktylos’). An alternative name for this...
