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Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common foot problems, affecting about one in 10 Americans. The injury, which occurs when the plantar fascia –– a band of tissue that runs from the heel to the toes –– becomes inflamed, causes intense heel pain and can significantly affect your mobility...
Bunions are among the most common foot abnormalities, affecting about one-third of Americans. Although most bunions are small and can be treated with at-home therapies, larger and more painful bunions may require surgery. At South Denver Podiatry in Littleton, Colorado, our team of experienced podiatrists specializes in minimally invasive bunion...
Up to 77% of people experience foot pain at one time or another, according to a survey from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). Though symptoms vary in severity, foot and ankle pain can affect your mobility and quality of life without adequate treatment. The good news is you don’t...
Ingrown toenails can be incredibly uncomfortable, but they’re usually not a cause for concern. However, some situations warrant a trip to see a specialist. In this blog, Board-Certified Podiatrist Karolina Varnay, DPM, and her associates at South Denver Podiatry, in Littleton, CO, explain the causes of ingrown tonsils and when...
Would you see a specialist if you had a problem with your heart? Your back? Why not your feet? Did you know that podiatrists are highly trained and specialized to recognize and treat unique, complex conditions in the feet? Whether it’s a skin condition or fracture of the foot—come see...
Your feet work hard to keep you moving. But bearing weight and walking put stress on the sensitive tissues that make up your feet. For many people, this stress shows up as heel pain, the most common ankle and foot problem in the United States. Many people ignore heel pain,...
Unfortunately, sprained ankles are a fact of life. In fact, 30% of sports medicine injuries are ankle sprains, making them the most common musculoskeletal injury. What’s more? Many ankle sprains aren’t treated by doctors, meaning thousands of more ankle sprains occur each year. When ankle sprains don’t heal correctly, chronic...
It’s hard to miss the telltale signs of a bunion. This common foot deformity develops in the joint at the base of the big toe, causing it to turn inward instead of point straight ahead. These changes can cause the misaligned toe to become stiff and painful. As an experienced...
During this challenging time there is still much need for non-essential medical services. South Denver Podiatry is trying to make that possible while catering to the most important issue at hand, keeping our patients safe. Did you know that our office is still open physically to treat the following conditions?...
Running may be familiar to many but the art is still foreign to most. If you identify with the latter, consider the following tips before you venture out on your first run. Shoe selection is important to consider if you are going to avoid foot pain in an attempt to...