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Direct Podiatry Arizona is a unique practice, whose goal is to provide the highest quality health care possible. Our practice model allows our doctor to truly be able to take the time to spend with each patient, to get to the root cause of patient concerns, and to provide innovative treatments.
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3w ago
1 out of 10 people will deal with plantar fasciitis in their lifetime. [1] Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia, a ..read more
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3w ago
One of the most common procedures or surgeries I perform as a foot doctor or podiatrist is ingrown toenail removal surgery. Over the ..read more
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3w ago
If you have a unique foot or feet, custom shoes would be something that you possibly would consider. As a foot doctor, several of my ..read more
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2M ago
The period of time between when you first think you have a broken foot, to having this confirmed through an x-ray, and then going through ..read more
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2M ago
You might have been told by your foot doctor that you require custom orthopedic shoes due to certain problems with your feet. What does ..read more
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3M ago
A sprained toe is a common injury that can happen during many who you're doing many different things, or by accident. Examples of ways ..read more
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3M ago
When you notice one of your toes turning back, in the case of gangrene, your life can flash before your eyes. Terror, fear, and ..read more
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4M ago
Knowing that possibly you're having circulation changes in your feet can be pretty unsettling. Before these changes become a major issue, there are certain signs or symptoms that one can experience. If you're interested in learning more, continue to scroll below.
Why Circulation Problems in Feet Can Cause Problems
Circulation problems in feet are collectively known by the medical term, Peripheral Vascular Disease. Peripheral Vascular Diseases can include disease in the veins of your feet or legs, or disease in the arteries of your feet and legs, known specifically as Peripheral Arterial ..read more
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4M ago
Having color changes to your feet can be concerning, especially if these changes are getting worse or seem to stay the same. Your feet can tell a lot about the current state of your body and can be a window into other health problems that are going on, even if those health problems haven't been diagnosed yet. If you are dealing with feet discoloration, this is my guide to reasons why this could be happening.
1. Injury/Trauma
An injury or trauma is probably the most common cause of feet discoloration. Whenever an injury is big enough, usually there is bruising of the skin. A bruise is wh ..read more
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4M ago
Chronic foot pain, if you have ever experienced it, or are currently trying to overcome it can be life-altering. Your quality of life is one of the things that can change with chronic foot pain. Things like being active with your loved ones, including family or friends can be painful or close to impossible. Activites that you once loved to do, with chronic foot pain you're not able to do them. Maybe your job or even career has been affected by chronic foot pain. This can be common for people who are on their feet during their time at work or are required to walk or lift constantly while on ..read more