Podiatrist - Portland
15 Sewall St
Portland, Maine 04102
207-774-0028
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DR. K's BLOG
Posts for: January, 2010
- Select shoes that match the shape of your foot. If your foot shape matches your shoe shape, you are on the right track to good shoe fit.
- When shoes contact the ground your feet elongate. Allow adequate space (3/4" to 1/2") at the end of the shoe for your longest toe.
- Shop at stores that offer full service, including a good size and width selection and staff trained in proper shoe fitting and measuring.
- Shop for shoes later in the day; feet tend to swell during the day, and it's best to be fitted while they are in that state.
- Always try on both shoes, and walk around the store.
- Always buy for the larger foot; feet are seldom precisely the same size.
- Don't buy shoes that need a "break-in" period; shoes should be comfortable immediately.
- Try on shoes while you're wearing the same type of socks or stockings you expect to wear with the shoes.
- If you wear prescription orthotics -- biomechanical inserts prescribed by a podiatric physician -- you should take them along to shoe fittings.
Diabetic Feet - If you have diabetes, it is especially important to have your feet evaluated at least once a year by a podiatrist. Diabetes can lead to numbness, loss of sensation, poor circulation, infection, ulceration and amputation. I recommended diabetics inspect their feet daily for any changes that may signal a problem. If you notice pain, swelling, or redness, don't think that it will go away on its own, call your podiatrist to schedule an appointment.
Painful ingrown nails
Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a podiatrist in the Portland area, we're excited you are here. With the podiatry industry advancing, we recognize the importance of keeping our patients and visitors up to date with all of the new and exciting things taking place in our practice.
As we move forward with our blog, we hope to promote podiatric awareness as a vital part of your healthy, active lifestyle. Here you will find a variety of articles and topics including the latest developments in podiatry, podiatric treatments and helpful foot care advice from Dr. Kurlanski and her staff.
We hope you find our blog to be helpful, engaging and informational to ensure the long-term health of your feet.
As always, feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.
-- Dr. Michele Kurlanski