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• posted: Apr. 11, 2018
• Arthritis,  gout

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

• posted: Mar. 28, 2018

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

• posted: Mar. 21, 2018
• Surgery

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

• posted: Mar. 15, 2018
• 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

• posted: Mar. 07, 2018
• kids shoes

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

• posted: Feb. 28, 2018
• 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

• posted: Feb. 21, 2018
• foot pain,  shoes,  Happy Soles Footwear

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

• posted: Feb. 14, 2018
• hammertoes,  capsulitis,  injury,  Bunions,  neuroma,  ingrown toenails,  fracture

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

• posted: Feb. 07, 2018

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

• posted: Jan. 31, 2018
• sports,  injury

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

• posted: Jan. 24, 2018
• running,  footcare

  Winter Running Diehard runners brave the frigid temperatures to get some fresh air and exercise but as a result are at a higher risk of injuries. Here are a few tips Read More

• posted: Jan. 02, 2018

With 2018 in full swing, we can expect to see many advertisements from gyms, nutrition supplement stores and department stores head lining “a new year, a new you!” Many people Read More

• posted: Nov. 08, 2017

Diabetes Awareness Month November is upon us and with that comes cooler weather, pumpkin flavored everything, and Thanksgiving! I’m sure we can all name a few things that we are grateful Read More

• posted: Aug. 07, 2017

So much excitement surrounds this time of year when school age kids are starting the sports season. And though the excitement is high for both the children and parents alike, Read More

• posted: Apr. 14, 2017

All about equinus. What is equinus? Equinus is the inability to bend your ankle up toward the front of the leg.  Someone with equinus lacks the flexibility to perform this motion.  It Read More

• posted: Apr. 07, 2017

How to care for your sweaty feet. If you have excessively sweaty feet, good hygiene is a must!  You want to take care of those feet to keep the odor and Read More