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• posted: Feb. 04, 2015
• foot doctor,  bismarck,  nd,  podiatrist,  DPM,  Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic,  Brian D. Gale,  FACFAS,  peripheral neuropathy

Peripheral Neuropathy, what is it? Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the peripheral nerves, which are in your toes and fingertips.  They are not able to function properly if they are damaged.  Read More

• posted: Jan. 27, 2015
• foot doctor,  bismarck,  nd,  podiatrist,  DPM,  Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic,  Brian D. Gale,  FACFAS

What is P.A.D.? P.A.D. is when your arteries become clogged with plaque and it causes the arteries to narrow and harden.  This can cause poor circulation, because blood flow is reduced.  Read More

• posted: Jan. 05, 2015
• heel pain,  foot doctor,  bismarck,  nd,  podiatrist,  DPM,  Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic,  Brian D. Gale,  FACFAS,  kids

Treatment of Heel Pain in Kids Treatment options for kids vary depending on the severity of pain Treatment for mild pain includes: -Reducing or stopping activity that causes pain. -Adding a cushioned shoe insert Read More

• posted: Dec. 23, 2014
• heel pain,  foot doctor,  bismarck,  nd,  podiatrist,  DPM,  Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic,  Brian D. Gale,  FACFAS,  kids

The Causes of Heel Pain in Kids Heel pain is common in kids, because the heel bone (calcaneus) is not fully developed until the age of 14.  There are many causes Read More

• posted: Dec. 18, 2014
• heel pain,  foot doctor,  bismarck,  nd,  podiatrist,  DPM,  Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic,  Brian D. Gale,  FACFAS,  kids

Heel Pain in Kids Heel pain can occur at any age and it should never be ignored.  If a child complains of heel pain it is best to get evaluated by Read More

• posted: Dec. 11, 2014
• foot doctor,  bismarck,  nd,  podiatrist,  DPM,  Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic,  Brian D. Gale,  FACFAS,  running

Tips for running in the winter Don’t let the cold weather and snow slow you down.  Here are a few tips to help you stay active during the winter -Wear warm, light-weight, Read More

• posted: Nov. 20, 2014
• hammertoes,  foot doctor,  bismarck,  nd,  podiatrist,  DPM,  Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic,  Brian D. Gale,  FACFAS

STOP…Hammertime! This job is my recital, I think it’s very vital, to blog about, and spend some time, talking about, that’s right hammertoes! Hammertoes are a condition that can be either Read More

• posted: Nov. 13, 2014
• foot doctor,  bismarck,  nd,  podiatrist,  DPM,  Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic,  Brian D. Gale,  FACFAS,  Verruca

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

• posted: Nov. 03, 2014
• foot doctor,  bismarck,  nd,  podiatrist,  DPM,  Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic,  Brian D. Gale,  FACFAS,  capsulitis

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

• posted: Oct. 27, 2014
• foot doctor,  bismarck,  nd,  podiatrist,  DPM,  Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic,  Brian D. Gale,  FACFAS,  fungal nails

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

• posted: Oct. 21, 2014
• foot doctor,  bismarck,  nd,  podiatrist,  DPM,  Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic,  Brian D. Gale,  FACFAS,  Hallux Rigidus,  hallus,  limitus

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

• posted: Oct. 14, 2014
• foot doctor,  bismarck,  nd,  podiatrist,  DPM,  Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic,  Brian D. Gale,  FACFAS,  Hallux Rigidus,  Hallux limitus

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

• posted: Oct. 10, 2014
• foot doctor,  bismarck,  nd,  podiatrist,  DPM,  Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic,  Brian D. Gale,  FACFAS,  Hallux Rigidus,  Hallux limitus

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

• posted: Sep. 30, 2014
• hammertoes,  surgery for hammertoes,  treatment for 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

• posted: Sep. 24, 2014

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

• posted: Sep. 09, 2014

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