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Heel Pain Caused by Wearing the Wrong Shoes (Vionic Can Help!)
Who doesn’t love showing off a new pair of shoes? Here at Family Foot & Ankle Care of Jasper, we know that a fresh pair of running shoes can add a much-needed pep to your morning jog, and there is nothing better than that extra inch of confidence you can find in a...
March Madness and Sports Injuries
That time of year is coming up again! March Madness is right around the corner and it is finally time to put on your favorite team’s jersey and gather your friends around the living room – don’t forget the chips and salsa, because with the warmer weather comes the...
Common Foot Problems You Should NOT Ignore!
As human beings, we have invented and developed solutions to many problems in the world. We’ve bridged the continents through air travel. We have built devices to survive underwater, in a desert—even on the moon! And yet we’ll still have something happen to us and...
Prevent and Manage Heel Pain at Home
Are your heels hurting you? Striking fear into your heart before you even set foot out of bed—because you know what’s coming next? Keeping you from enjoying your favorite activities?First, join the club. Millions of people are in your exact same situation.Then, leave...
Holiday Tips for Diabetic Foot Care
The holiday season can already be pretty exhausting on its own. Family gatherings. Office parties. Kids’ Christmas programs. Gift shopping. Traveling. Meal preparing. It goes on and on.If you live with the effects of diabetes, the holidays can be even more of a...
Enjoying Fall in Jasper (without Toenail Fungus)
When autumn comes around, it sure makes itself felt! Some years it appears with a sudden drop in temperature as if a seasonal switch was flipped overnight. Other years, the change feels more gradual. You just look up one day and realize the...
Are Your Children’s Feet & Shoes Ready for School?
As school seasons rev up around the country, don’t neglect the conditions of your children’s feet and shoes. Dr. Timothy Barry in Jasper has tips for making sure things are in tip-top shape before the bell rings.
Your Strassenfest Survival Guide
Are you ready for Strassenfest? It’s just a few weeks away! “Strassenfest” literally translates as “street party,” and while that’s a decent description, it doesn’t really capture the full excitement of this awesome four-day festival and celebration of our...
Do I Really Need Bunion Surgery?
Like many elective procedures, it’s not always easy to know when “it’s time” with bunion surgery. Some people seem to deal with these frustrating foot bumps just fine. Others suffer with them for years. On the one hand, it might seem silly to schedule a...