Pros & Cons of Skiing

For those of us who are new to skiing, trust us when we say it’s best to start slow! You’ll be on the big slopes in no time, but it’s always worth it to start out small before you go big.

sportsGrand Central Foot CareOctober 31, 2018skiing, injury, orthotics

Tell Tale Signs of Toenail Fungus

Here are some reasons your feet may change and why you should consider asking your foot doctor if you have toenail fungus.

Healing Your Heel Pain

Have you suffered from heel pain for a long time? Has it been diagnosed? What are some ways to help your heel pain?

Top 5 Safety Tips for Motorcyclists

Our feet are the most likely to be injured first if you ever got into an accident. This is why it’s so important to keep our feet in mind when practicing motorcycle safety!

foot safetyGrand Central Foot CareOctober 11, 2018feet

Five Facts For Fit Ankles

Do you have weak ankles? Have you injured your ankle once or more in your lifetime? Here are five facts to help keep your ankles fit and healthy.

Ankle careGrand Central Foot CareOctober 3, 2018foot doctors, fatigue, orthotics

What You Should Know About Infections

There are several ways an infection can affect your feet or ankles. The majority of infections are due to bacteria breaching the skin through some form of abrasion or cut.

infections, diabetic foot conditionsGrand Central Foot CareSeptember 27, 2018foot doctors, aching, diabetic ulcer

Handling Hammertoe (Like A Pro)

Hammertoe is a condition where the muscles within the affected toe begin to weaken and cause digital contracture, i.e. abnormal tightening, which results in the physical deformity of the toe.

foot deformitiesGrand Central Foot CareSeptember 19, 2018callus, condition, types of shoes, neuromuscular diseases

News for Narrow Feet

While it might seem like narrow feet would be easier to have than other types of feet, this can be far from the truth.

Common foot conditionsGrand Central Foot CareSeptember 12, 2018walking, orthotics, shoe lacing

Walk Your Way to Healthy Feet

There are many ways to get in shape these days - running, CrossFit, cycling, kickboxing, the list goes on...but did you know there is one tried-and-true way to get fit and stay fit without breaking an excessive sweat or going too hard on your body? Walking!

ExerciseGrand Central Foot CareSeptember 6, 2018cycling, ankle sprains, circulatory health

Understanding Orthotics

Orthotics are medical grade biomechanical devices customized to the shape and form of your unique feet. They’re not available over the counter - they’re considered a prescription!

Custom orthoticsGrand Central Foot CareAugust 30, 2018plantar fasciitis, neuroma, foot problems

Fitness & Foot Odor

Foot odor can plague some people on a regular basis, or it can be selective and only cause a stink when you’ve recently experienced a lot of physical activity. This can sometimes make getting in shape difficult!

foot odor, ExerciseGrand Central Foot CareAugust 22, 2018athlete's foot, breathable material

3 Ways Better Circulation Benefits You

What are the benefits of working at improving your circulatory health, anyway? Check out our list of 3 ways better circulation will benefit you!

CirculationGrand Central Foot CareAugust 15, 2018diabetes, reduce pain, permanent nerve damage

Normal Pain vs. Nerve Pain

Here are some tips on how to identify nerve pain in your feet.

foot pain, nerve conditionsGrand Central Foot CareAugust 8, 2018nerve pain, circulation, shoes, weakness

When Your Foot Takes A Fall

If you can still stand but you are in pain, you will still want to be seen as soon as possible but it may not be an immediate medical emergency.

Foot or ankle injuryGrand Central Foot CareAugust 1, 2018shoes, falling, swelling, ankle, arthritis

Foot Wisdom for Young Feet

Did you know that from age 12 to 15, some parts of our feet are still finishing up development? This leaves them especially vulnerable to bruising, fracturing, inflammation, and injury.

What You Wish You Knew About Lacing Shoes

Here’s a sneak peek of how and why different lacing techniques can aid you based on the type of feet you have.

FootwearGrand Central Foot CareJuly 18, 2018wide feet, fitting shoes, bunions, staying active, shoe store

Getting Real About Rheumatoid Arthritis

Arthritis is defined as painful stiffness and inflammation of the joints in our body. There are joints everywhere in our body - including our feet. When arthritis affects our feet, it most often develops in the joints that help our toes and ankles remain functional.

arthritisGrand Central Foot CareJuly 11, 2018joints, deformities, fatigued, getting active

Life Hacks For Outdoor Comfort

It’s always a great time to invest in a pair of well-fitting, high quality, all-purpose sneakers.

Footwear, Foot healthGrand Central Foot CareJuly 3, 2018foot fatigue, orthotics

Don’t Forget To Sunscreen Your Feet!

The delicate skin on the tops of our toes and feet are sensitive and just as susceptible to developing skin cancer as our shoulders, face, or anywhere else on our bodies that are most often exposed to sunlight.

skin careGrand Central Foot CareJune 27, 2018skin cancer, sun exposure, toes

When Plantar Fasciitis Piques

Plantar fasciitis is a condition that can easily go undiagnosed for a long time. Here are some easy ways you may be able to tell at home if plantar fasciitis might be affecting your feet.

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