foot care
Diabetes, Podiatry and What You Need to Know About Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
According to the CDC’s National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2020, 34.2 million Americans have diabetes. That’s more than one in 10 people in the US. What’s more, 88 million American adults – approximately one in three – have prediabetes and both type 1 and type 2 diabetes have significantly increased in American youth. As diabetes rates […]
Diagnosing Your Foot Injury: When to See a Doctor
You’re on your feet all day, so it can be incredibly painful – and frustrating – to suffer any type of foot injury. Like with any other orthopedic injury, knowing when to see a doctor for your pain can be unclear. Should you just rest, ice and elevate? Should you schedule an appointment with your […]
Why Treating Flat Foot Prevents Further Issues
Flat feet are very common and are typically painless – for most. Occasionally, flat feet can be a symptom of other problems in your foot’s bone structure, tendons, or an underlying medical condition. If your flat feet are causing pain or other difficulties, it’s time to call Heiden Orthopedics. Dr. Jason Dickerson is our orthopedic […]