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• posted: Feb. 26, 2016

Are Your Feet Always Cold, Especially in the Winter?   One of the least expensive ways to take care of your feet in the Winter is to wear warm shoes and boots Read More

• posted: Feb. 19, 2016

  Cotton Socks: Good or Bad?   Most of the time people spend time finding the perfect shoe.  What they don't realize is they should also take the time to find the perfect Read More

• posted: Dec. 10, 2015
• foot doctor,  bismarck,  nd,  podiatrist,  DPM,  Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic,  Brian D. Gale,  FACFAS,  tendinitis,  ankle

Tendinitis in Your Ankle. What is tendinitis?  It is an inflammation of a tendon, which is a thick cord that connects bone to muscle.  One of the most common types of Read More

• posted: Nov. 17, 2015
• foot doctor,  bismarck,  nd,  podiatrist,  DPM,  Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic,  Brian D. Gale,  FACFAS,  Arthritis,  Osteoarthritis,  gout,  rheumatoid arthritis,  psoriatic arthritis

Types and Symptoms of Arthritis      Osteoarthritis- This is the most common form and generally has a gradual onset. Sufferers generally feel muscle weakness and deterioration, breakdown in cartilage, and possible Read More

• posted: Oct. 28, 2015
• foot doctor,  bismarck,  nd,  podiatrist,  DPM,  Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic,  Brian D. Gale,  FACFAS,  Arthritis

What is Arthritis and what causes it?                 Arthritis is the inflammation and swelling of the cartilage and lining of the joints, generally accompanied by an increase in the fluid in Read More

• posted: Oct. 21, 2015
• foot doctor,  bismarck,  nd,  podiatrist,  DPM,  Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic,  Brian D. Gale,  FACFAS,  psoriasis

When to Visit a Podiatrist for Psoriasis. It is especially important to see a podiatrist for psoriasis if you notice it on your feet.  Your feet may be reddened and itchy.   Read More

• posted: Oct. 02, 2015
• dry skin,  foot doctor,  bismarck,  nd,  podiatrist,  DPM,  Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic,  Brian D. Gale,  FACFAS,  psoriasis,  itchy skin

Symptoms of Psoriasis and at Home Treatment. Symptoms are usually the same with all people that are affected with Psoriasis.  One symptom is thick, red skin that includes dry, white patches.  Read More

• posted: Sep. 17, 2015
• foot doctor,  bismarck,  nd,  podiatrist,  DPM,  Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic,  Brian D. Gale,  FACFAS,  sports

Fall Sports Safety Tips School has started and so has fall sports.  Here are a few things you can do to help prevent injury Start the season off fresh with a new pair Read More

• posted: Sep. 02, 2015
• foot doctor,  bismarck,  nd,  podiatrist,  DPM,  Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic,  Brian D. Gale,  FACFAS,  psoriasis

What is psoriasis and what causes it? Psoriasis is a skin condition that is caused by a faster than normal turnover of skin cells.  Normally skin cells are replaced once a Read More

• posted: Aug. 21, 2015
• foot doctor,  bismarck,  nd,  podiatrist,  DPM,  Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic,  Brian D. Gale,  FACFAS

Treating and Preventing Athlete’s Foot. Seeing a podiatrist is recommended if the fungus does not improve after 2 weeks of proper foot hygiene. Dr. Brian Gale, DPM, FACFAS will determine if a Read More

• posted: Aug. 12, 2015
• foot doctor,  bismarck,  nd,  podiatrist,  DPM,  Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic,  Brian D. Gale,  FACFAS,  Athlete's foot,  tinea pedis

What is Athlete’s foot?   Athlete's Foot (tinea pedis) is a skin disease caused by a fungus.  It usually occurs between the toes.  It usually attacks the feet, because wearing shoes creates a Read More

• posted: Mar. 26, 2015
• foot doctor,  bismarck,  nd,  podiatrist,  DPM,  Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic,  Brian D. Gale,  FACFAS,  toes

Which toe goes 1st? You have pain in your toes and you decide to make an appointment, but what is the best way to describe which one is painful?  Does your Read More

• posted: Mar. 17, 2015
• foot doctor,  bismarck,  nd,  podiatrist,  DPM,  Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic,  Brian D. Gale,  FACFAS

Treating and preventing Haglund’s Deformity. Dr. Brian Gale, DPM, FACFAS will help determine the best way to help treat a patient with Haglund’s Deformity.  He might request an x-ray, MRI, or Read More

• posted: Mar. 05, 2015
• foot doctor,  bismarck,  nd,  podiatrist,  DPM,  Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic,  Brian D. Gale,  FACFAS,  Haglund's Deformity

What is Haglund’s Deformity? Haglund’s Deformity is an enlargement on the back of the heel bone.  It often occurs in women that wear pumps and is sometimes called “pump bump.” It is Read More

• posted: Feb. 17, 2015
• foot doctor,  bismarck,  nd,  podiatrist,  DPM,  Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic,  Brian D. Gale,  FACFAS,  crutch tips,  crutches

Tips for Using Crutches: Have you ever used crutches?  Will you need to use crutches in the future?  Here are a few pointers on the proper use of crutches. You should be Read More

• posted: Feb. 11, 2015
• foot doctor,  bismarck,  nd,  podiatrist,  DPM,  Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic,  Brian D. Gale,  FACFAS,  peripheral neuropathy

How to Diagnose Peripheral Neuropathy? Dr. Brian Gale, DPM, FACFAS can diagnose you with peripheral neuropathy.  The diagnosis is based on a physical exam, the symptoms, and the health history of Read More