Bensalem Podiatry

Do you know that corns and calluses form as a way to protect your foot? The thickened skin develops in areas that need protection from rubbing and pressure.

Did you know that the cuticle bed is an important barrier that protects your toes and toenails from bacteria and infections? To keep your toes and toenails healthy, avoid over clipping/manicuring around the cuticles.

In order to permanently deal with the pain caused by a bunion, a surgical procedure is required to realign the bones of the big toe. .

What are the dangers of wearing stiletto heels for too long? These types of shoes can actually cause the muscles in the backs of the leg to tighten up, which increases risks for shin splints. Tall stilettos in particular are responsible for a large amount of shin splint diagnoses.

Custom orthotics are able to treat a wide range of foot issues. Orthotics are specially designed for the gentle re-positioning of the heels, ankles, arches, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and bones in the feet so as to correct individual foot problems.