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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...
Summer Family Fun in Southwest Indiana
Summer is almost here! The temperatures are heating up. School is almost out. And that can mean only one thing: Within a few weeks, the kids are going to be bored out of their minds and looking for something to do! Fortunately, there’s plenty to do and see...
How to Choose the Right Quadrasteps for Your “Foot Personality”
No two pairs of feet are exactly alike. Some are skinny and some are wide. Some have arches that reach for the sky, and others are flat as a pancake. Some toes point in, while others point out. Unfortunately, not all of these foot types are well suited to...
Benefits of Foot Exams for the Whole Family
“Family Foot Care of Jasper” isn’t just a friendly-sounding name. It’s not just about making people feel at ease and comfortable in our office—though that’s certainly part of it! When we say “family,” we really mean the whole family. That means no matter how...
How Often Do I Need to Upgrade My Child’s Shoes?
Shoe shopping for a young child can be a tricky affair, whether you’re a new parent or already raising your third or fourth! Often, there’s a delicate balance that needs to be achieved. Err too far on one side, and your little one might not get the...
Keep Your Feet Safe from Fungus and Infection
Life is all about perspective. Consider your feet and toenails. To you, they may seem like nothing all that special. You're grateful for them, of course, but perhaps take them a little for granted. From the perspective of certain micro-organisms, however,...
Best (and Worst) Ways to Deal with Plantar Warts
Plantar warts—those small, ugly skin growths that appear on the bottoms of feet—can be frustrating, uncomfortable, embarrassing, and in some cases even painful. Kids get them all the time due to their less-than-fully-developed immune systems, but the truth...
How Shoe Choice Can Help (or Hurt) with Heel Pain
When it comes to heel pain, the type of footwear you choose can have a profound impact—for good or for ill. The right shoes will support your heels and cushion them as you walk, run, and play. Poor choices, however, leave you hobbled and sore. Shoe Styles...
How to Wear High Heels (If You Must)
Stop us if you’ve heard this one: high heels are bad for your feet. Unfortunately, the conventional wisdom on this one is mostly true. Extended use of high heels, particularly those of certain styles, can either cause or catalyze a lot of common foot...