• The Importance of Supportive Shoes
    Many people often forget to check to see if they are buying a supportive shoe. Most often, people judge a shoe based on the look of it, rather than the Read more
  • Posterior Tibial Tendinitis
    Posterior Tibial Tendinitis Posterior Tibial Tendinitis is a relatively common problem of the foot and ankle. This tendon is one of the most important tendons in the leg.  It is the tendon Read more
  • Achilles Tendinitis
      Achilles Tendinitis Do you have pain that is located in the back of your heel?  You might be affected by Achilles Tendinitis.  This is the inflammation of your Achilles tendon that Read more
  • Pedicure Tips
    Pedicure Tips Are you getting ready for your big vacation, hopefully somewhere tropical?  Here are some pedicure tips to make sure your toes are looking their best. If going to a salon Read more
  • The pain of dealing with Osteoarthritis
    Osteoarthritis Dr. Kayla Emter, DPM Are your joints stiff as you arise from bed in the morning? Do they follow the tune of the old Rice Krispies commercial with a snap, crackle Read more
  • Psoriatic Arthritis
    Psoriatic Arthritis Dr. Kayla Emter, DPM Most people have seen commercials advertising different medications for psoriasis. You know, the commercials where people try to hide patches on their skin that cause them Read more
  • When Gout Attacks
    Gout Dr. Kayla Emter, DPM Awoken in the middle of the night you are greeted by an exquisitely painful big toe and redness with swelling and warmth to accompany it. You don’t Read more
  • Taking Care of Those Painful Working Feet.
    Painful Working Feet Dr. Kayla Emter, DPM Whether you are a hair dresser, teacher, carpenter, mechanic or nurse, you all have one thing in common. Painful feet. In fact, anyone who stands Read more
  • After Surgery Tips
    Avoiding Common Obstacles after Foot Surgery Dr. Kayla Emter, DPM I frequently tell patients that foot surgery gets a bad rap. First off, patients have a hard time fathoming staying off their Read more
  • Get Your Feet Ready for Surgery!
    Foot Surgery Preparation Dr. Kayla Emter, DPM No one realizes how much they depend on their feet to do activities of daily living until they are laid up after foot surgery. Preparation Read more
  • This Little Piggy Went to the Shoe Store.
    This Little Piggy Went to the Shoe Store. Shopping for Children’s Shoes Dr. Kayla Emter, DPM Purchasing new shoes for your child may seem like a nuisance, especially when they hit growth Read more
  • Dealing with Dry Skin
    Dry, Cracked Feet Dr. Kayla Emter, DPM If it looks like a winter snow storm upon removal of your socks due to dead dry skin particles or your partner tells you to Read more
  • If the Shoe Fits.
    If the Shoe Fits… Dr. Kayla Emter, DPM Once upon a time, many years ago, I worked in the shoe section of a sports store. A good portion of people would come Read more
  • The High Cost of Wearing High Heels
    The High Cost of Wearing High Heels Dr. Kayla Emter, DPM High heels are often a Podiatrist’s worst nightmare. Sure the “glass slipper” may fit, but the question to ask is what Read more
  • Get those toes ready for Valentine's Day!
    Pedicure Tips Dr. Kayla Emter, DPM Pedicures are often enjoyable and allow for a little rest and relaxation that is often well deserved. As a result pedicures should be a worry free Read more
  • Avoiding Team Shoes
    Team Shoes Dr. Kayla Emter, DPM I recently had a patient who came to me with blisters and pre-ulcerative calluses to both feet and was experiencing pain after her basketball games. It Read more

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Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic

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Tuesday:

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Wednesday:

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