Foot Health, Podiatry Resources

The following is a list of foot health resources on our site that you may find helpful:

Ultrasound Diagnosis
Detailed explanation on the benefits of ultrasound imaging with sample images...
Dr. Prant's Shoe Hints
Dr. Prant offers some helpful advice to keep in mind when choosing footwear...
A Practical Approach To Treating Fungus Toenails
Fungus infected toenails also call "mycotic toenails" or "onychomycosis" is harder to cure than it is to spell! In fact until recently it was almost IMPOSSIBLE to cure! Now with the best pills and aggressive topical treatment there is a great chance of curing thick, ugly, fungus toenails...
Are you suffering from heel pain? We can help!
Heel pain, or the technical word: Plantar Fasciitis, is usually caused by excessive strain on the strong ligament on the bottom of the foot. (The Plantar Fascia). The plantar fascia is wide at the toes and narrow at the heel; that is why a tight plantar fascia causes pain in the heel...
Getting Rid of Corns - For Good!
One of the first questions everyone asks is: "What is the recovery?" Good question! If you mean how long will it be until you walk - then there is no recovery! You can walk immediately and will continue to do so...
Buying Children's Shoes - Ideas for Parents
Parents often complain about the high costs of children's shoes - "$50.00 for these tiny shoes? They're only going to be worn out in six months!" Almost every salesperson has heard this. Think about it though: Your kids will walk and run several hundred miles in a few months...
Foot Health Tips for Young Campers
The last thing kids are concerned about when they're having fun at camp is their feet. However, every year during the summer we see children in our office who have developed all sorts of foot problems that could have been avoided with a little advanced care and attention on the part of the parents...
Shoes for Sole Support Orthotics
When looking for shoes, always take your Sole Supports with you. Shoes/Sandals with removable inserts are best to accommodate a full orthotic...
Athlete's Foot Instructions
Several tips for getting rid of this unpleasant fungal infection and keeping it away...
Dr. Prant's Orthotics Advisory
It seems that lately many people are getting into the foot care business and want to sell you orthotics. They offer you comfort and relief of your symptoms. Sounds promising but...
Laser Surgery: A New Approach To Improving Foot Care
Lasers have been used in surgery for over 30 years by eye surgeons and other specialists. Laser surgery to treat foot problems has been done in our office since 1985. We have done thousands of successful laser procedures...

Useful Links

Below are links to some other useful podiatric health resources:

American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
Athletic Shoe Recommendations (from the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine)
Anatomy of the Foot (Wikipedia)
Foot Health Information (WebMD)