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• posted: Sep. 02, 2014
• Dr. Brian Gale,  Bunion

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

• posted: Aug. 25, 2014

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

• posted: Aug. 18, 2014
• Bunion

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

• posted: Aug. 04, 2014

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

• posted: Jul. 28, 2014

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

• posted: Mar. 31, 2014
• plantar fasciitis,  Dr. Brian Gale,  Dakota Foot and ankle Clinic

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

• posted: Mar. 24, 2014
• heel pain,  plantar fasciitis

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

• posted: Mar. 24, 2014

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• posted: Mar. 11, 2014
• heel pain,  plantar fasciitis,  Heel Spur

Plantar Fasciitis/Heel Pain/Heel Spur-What’s In a Name?   Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Pain, and Heel Spurs are all the same thing.   There are many things that cause heel pain, but if you wake Read More

• posted: Mar. 11, 2014

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• posted: Feb. 05, 2014

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• posted: Feb. 05, 2014

No spur left behind! At the Dakota foot & ankle clinic we see spurs every single day. These spurs can be everywhere from on your heel, big toe or even in Read More

• posted: Dec. 23, 2013
• dry skin,  dry cracked feet

Caring for your skin can be a very important step in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, especially for your feet. Using a good skin moisturizer on your feet can help with Read More

• posted: Dec. 23, 2013
• heel pain,  night splints

Heel pain (Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Spurs) is one of the most common things we treat here at the Dakota Foot and Ankle Clinic.   Usually there are a few different ways to Read More

• posted: Dec. 23, 2013
• ingrown nails

So you’ve got an ingrown nail? No problem. Dr. Gale, who is a foot and ankle specialist, has seen thousands upon thousands of these.   Most people think that having an in Read More

• posted: Dec. 23, 2013
• orthotics,  flat feet

Flat feet or pes planus, is a diagnosis where the arch on the inside of your foot is flattened. This can cause your ankles to turn inward and your heels Read More