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

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