Three different arch types: Normal, High (Claw) or Flatfoot.

Do you have aching feet? Our feet are extremely important in our lives, and we don’t truly realize this until they hurt! Dr. Marc Lipton,who practices locally and sees residents in the community, recently visited Miller’s Grant to speak about his role as a podiatrist, common foot disorders and foot care.

Podiatrist

A podiatrist is a physician who specializes in foot and ankle problems. These can include skin and nails, fractures, bones, nerves, sports medicine, surgery, tendons and biomechanics. A podiatrist has extensive education including an undergraduate degree, four- year podiatry degree, two-three years of residency and usually a fellowship.  They are licensed by the state and limit their practice to foot and ankle care.

Common Foot Problems

Dr. Lipton reviews the following common foot problems, definitions and treatment options, and how to best care for your feet.

• Bunions
• Hammertoes
• Fungal Infections
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  Bunions and hammertoes typically occur together

  Flat, Normal and Claw feet

• Diabetic Foot Care and Disorders
  Foot health is vital for people with diabetes. Dr. Lipton reviews many of the problems diabetics incur in their feet, how they are treated, and what you can do to prevent them from happening or getting worse.

Foot Care

Keeping our feet clean is paramount to minimizing the chance of having issues, or exacerbating existing  disorders and problems.

• Wash and dry our feet.
• Trim our nails straight across
• Remove debris from under the nails

Watch the video to see his full discussion.