Shoe Size

I got a question this morning from a patient's mom who was concerned about back to school shoe sizing. The best way to fit your son or daughter for back to school shoes is feel for the longest toe. A lot of patients have their second toe being the longest toe. If this is the case then this should be the toe to feel for. The shoe should be about a half a thumb length longer than this toe. Also make sure the shoe is comfortable and that they can walk around in it without pain or problems. All shoes are made and fit a little differently so it is always best to try them on in the store. Lastly have fun with it!!

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis can be one of the most common foot ailments. The condition comes into the office on a daily basis. One of the things that I have noticed since being in practice is that 80% of patients go online and attempt to diagnosis themselves and treat the condition without a proper diagnosis by a podiatrist. One of the main things that has to be done in our office is an exam encompassing x-rays, palpation, conversation about the symptoms, ultrasound, gait exam. There are numerous conditions that can cause your heel to bother you besides plantar fasciitis. If with a proper exam the diagnosis is Plantar Fasciitis then we often can treat the condition with resolution of the pain and possible prevention of it returning in the future. Anyone suffering with heel pain should have it checked sooner than later to avoid worsening of the condition and length of time to recovery.

Summer Sandals

With the weather warming up outside I am getting a lot of questions on proper sandals for the summer? This is a tough question to answer for may reasons: Everyone has a different foot type or biomechanics. Everyone has a different gait and lastly everyone coming into the office may have a different ailment. What this means to the patient? Do I buy sandals that are soft/hard/stiff soled/high arched/heeled etc... My general rule is comfort and cushion. Also update them every summer season. If the sandal is bothering your feet then it is not worth wearing them. Also be careful if you tend to have swelling in your feet that straps are not binding into your skin. My last pearl for this blog will be that if you plan to do a lot of long distance walking in a day then skip the sandal and wear a tennis shoe with a custom orthotic insert.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all the patients and families of Triangle Foot and Ankle Specialist.

Stocking Stuffer

I recently had a patient suggest our in office products for stocking stuffers. I thought it was a great idea. As she stated the products work amazing and work as great stocking stuffers. She purchased a foot file/foot cream/foot scrub for her daughter. I asked if she was ok with me posting this idea on our blog and she was. So I am passing along this idea to all of our patients. As always your more than welcome to stop by our office Triangle Foot and Ankle Specialist in Cary on Ashville Ave Ste 40 and grab some stocking stuffers. www.trianglefoot.com Or maybe treat yourself this Christmas. A special thanks to the patient that brought up this idea, Dr. Jeremy Thomas.

Recent Lecture in Raleigh

Dr. Jeremy Thomas and Triangle Foot and Ankle Specialist wants to thank West Raleigh Church for having me in for a lecture. It was a pleasure meeting everyone and hope that you gained a great deal of knowledge from the lecture. For those that could not attend the lecture we were able to cover many different foot and ankle topics. We also reviewed proper shoe gear. These lectures are always so much fun for me to give. I hope that you will have me back next year to do it again. Thanks again.

Happy Thanksgiving

I want to wish a very Happy Thanksgiving to all the patients and families of Triangle Foot and Ankle Specialist.