• War of the Warts!-by Dylan Hocking, CNA
    War of the warts! Some people call them warts, some call them plantar warts, I like to call them aggravating, but the medical term Dr. Gale uses is verruca. Verruca on Read more
  • Putting the Kibosh on Capsulitis-by Dylan Hocking, CNA
    Putting the kibosh on capsulitis By Dylan Hocking, CNA Capsulitis is one of the most common things Dr. Brian Gale see’s here at the Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic. Basically capsulitis is Read more
  • Putting the 'Fun" in Fungal Nails- By Dylan Hocking, CNA
    Putting the ‘Fun’ in fungal nails Fungal nails, or onychomychosis is a very unfortunate problem that many people have to deal with on a daily basis. Dr. Gale see’s this problem Read more
  • Treatment options for hallux rigidus
    What are the treatment options for hallux rigidus? It is easiest to treat hallux rigidus the earlier it is caught.  If it is caught very early on surgery may be avoided Read more
  • What Are the Causes of Hallux Rigidus?
    What are the causes of Hallux Rigidus? There are a few causes that are common for Hallux Rigidus.  The functions of the foot may be faulty.  There may be abnormal structure Read more
  • Is your big toe stiff and painful?
    Is your big toe stiff and painful? You may have a disorder called Hallux Rigidus.  Hallux is referring to the big toe and rigidus means the toe is stiff and unable Read more
  • Do I need surgery for my hammertoes?
    Surgery is not always needed for hammertoes.  It is usually the last treatment option after all other options have not worked to provide relief.  There are a few things that Read more
  • What causes a hammertoe?
    What causes a hammertoe? A muscle/tendon imbalance is usually what causes a hammertoe.  It usually leads to the toe bending after there are some structural changes in the foot.  These changes Read more
  • What is a Hammertoe?
    What is a Hammertoe?   A hammertoe is a contracture (bending) of a joint in one of the little toes.  This bending puts pressure on the toe when wearing shoes.  The pressure Read more
  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Bunions
    Diagnosis and Treatment of Bunions   A person can usually tell they have a bunion by looking at their feet.  There will usually be a bump on the side of the big Read more
  • Symptoms and causes of bunions
    What is causing that bump on my big toe joint? There are a lot of people that think wearing shoes that crowd the toes causes bunions.  This is not true for Read more
  • Do you have a bump on the side of your big toe joint?
    Do you have a bump on the side of your big toe joint?   This is more than likely a bunion.  But, a bunion is more than just a bump.  Even though Read more
  • Caring for your feet!
    Everyone should be caring for their feet.  Here are a few steps to take to help prevent foot problems ·         If you have any foot pain, don’t ignore it!  If you Read more
  • Diabetic Foot Care
    Diabetes and Your Feet Are you Diabetic and want to avoid foot problems?  Here are a few steps to take to prevent getting a blister which could turn into a sore Read more
  • How to ease the pain
    How to help treat your plantar fasciitis. There are a few things that you can do at home to help relieve your pain: • Get a pair of good, supportive shoes. • Avoid walking around without Read more
  • Ouch!- What is causing my feet to hurt?
    Causes of plantar fasciitis   If your heel hurts and it is more noticeable right when you stand up, you might have plantar fasciitis.  What causes this?  There are many things that Read more

Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic

Monday:

8:30 am-4:30 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-4:30 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-4:30 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-4:30 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-4:30 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed