Understanding and Overcoming Plantar Fasciitis

Understanding and Overcoming Plantar Fasciitis

ByFoot & Ankle Center of Ohio

Plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain, can make every step an ordeal. This condition affects the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot and connects your heel to your toes. The good news? Understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for plantar fasciitis can help…

Use Your HSA/FSA Funds for Foot Care Before December 31st!

Use Your HSA/FSA Funds for Foot Care Before December 31st!

ByFoot & Ankle Center of Ohio

There’s plenty to do in the holiday season, but while you’re busy shopping for gifts for loved ones, don’t forget to invest in your own health, too! How so, you ask? Simple: if you have a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you can use those funds for a variety of podiatric…

Fuel Your Feet: Diabetes, Podiatry, and the Power of Nutrition

Fuel Your Feet: Diabetes, Podiatry, and the Power of Nutrition

ByFoot & Ankle Center of Ohio

While often associated with blood sugar control, diabetes has a profound impact on your feet. This chronic illness is also growing fast in our state: estimates suggest that 1,158,000 adults in Ohio have diabetes, a number representing 12.6% of our state’s total population. Since November marks American Diabetes Month, we want to explore how dietary…