DID YOU KNOW?

At Brandywine Podiatry, our services include:

•   24 Hour Emergency Service
•   Diabetic Wound Care Specialists
•   Digital Foot & Ankle Imaging Analysis
•   Heel Pain
•   Joint Replacement
•   Office Based Surgery
•   Second Opinion
•   Hospital Surgery
•   Worker's Compensation

FOOT HEALTH TIPS

• Properly fitted shoes are essential ―an astonishing number of people wear shoes that don’t fit right, and cause serious foot problems.


• A shoe with a firm sole and soft upper is best for daily activities.


• Shop for shoes in the afternoon; feet tend to swell during the day.


• Walking ―is the best exercise for your feet.


• Pantyhose or stockings should be of the correct size and preferably free of seams.


• Do not wear constricting garters or tie your stockings in knots.


• Never cut corns and calluses with a razor, pocket knife, or other such instrument; use over-the-counter foot products only with the advice of a podiatrist.


• Bathe your feet daily in lukewarm (not hot) water, using a mild soap, preferably one containing moisturizers, or use a moisturizer separately. Test the water temperature with your hand.


• Trim or file your toenails straight across.


• Inspect your feet every day or have someone do this for you. If you notice any redness, swelling, cracks in the skin, or sores, consult your podiatrist.


• Have your feet examined by a DPM at least twice a year.