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Quick article about all the reasons we should be thankful for healthy feet- and how to show them appreciation!

Shin splints can cause pain and discomfort. Learn how to manage them in this article.

Keep your feet healthy this summer with these easy tips!

Custom foot orthotics can help improve comfort and avoid injuries.

Ankle fractures can be serious, lear how to prevent them and always consult your podiatrist when you think you may have a fracture.

Running injuries are common, learn how to prevent them here.

If you have a shooting pain up your calf that you just can’t shake, you might have Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome.

It’s typical for people to assume older individuals are more prone to bunions when in actuality, people of all ages and at any fitness level can develop them.

Do you have heel pain? If so, then you might have plantar fasciitis.

If you play sports or lead an active lifestyle you should be taking preventive measures to avoid stress fractures.

People with diabetes are at elevated risk for damage to their peripheral nerves and arteries, meaning they have to take additional precautions against foot injuries.

Foot fungus can cause discomfort and be unsightly. Let's explore some signs that you may have foot fungus.

Hammertoes aren’t pleasant and the name for this foot condition doesn’t help its cause. Without initially knowing what hammertoes are, one might picture a literal hammer smooshing the toes back into the foot.

Foot cramps are uncomfortable and you shouldn't have to live with them.

The bottom of the foot is an inconvenient place for unusual growths.

If you think you may have any toe deformities, this article help you decide if you should come in for a visit.

Plantar warts are noncancerous growths that typically appear on the weight-bearing parts of your feet.

Have you ever experienced athlete’s foot before?

If you suffer from osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, the pain has the potential to develop anywhere in the body, including your feet. We all know how troublesome this is since we’re on our feet all day every day.

Charcot’s foot happens when patients injure their feet and don’t realize it

If you are an active athlete, chances are you’ve experienced Achilles tendonitis before.

Rolling your ankle while engaged in physical activity is the most common way to cause an ankle sprain or strain. Though they may sound similar, they are actually different in which tissues they effect.

We at Mercer-Ocean Podiatry in New Jersey encourage our diabetic patients to regularly visit one of our experienced podiatrists in order to prevent any long term issues with their feet.

Do you feel a sharp pain in your foot when you stand on tiptoe? Chances are you have metatarsalgia, or in other words, the ball of your foot has become inflamed.

Learn more about turf toe and prevention here.

Clipping your toenails correctly is the key to avoiding an ingrown nail. But many people are misinformed about this basic aspect of footcare.

Flatfoot is a condition that is seen in both adults and children, though it is referred to as “pediatric flatfoot” in children. When the arch of the foot begins to shrink and ultimately disappears, your child is experiencing pediatric flatfoot.

Gout is a disease that patients can prevent through lifestyle changes, which is why we want our patients to understand what causes it.

You’re probably familiar with bunions on the inward-facing side of the big toe. But did you know bunions can occur in other places, as well?

When we walk, we push off the ground with the balls of our feet and rise onto our toes, making it crucial for the big toe joint to be flexible. If yours has been swelling, you should schedule an appointment with Mercer-Ocean Podiatry in northern New Jersey