Our team at Alta Ridge Foot Specialists is sending wishes for health and safety to the Madison, Mitchell, and Watauga county communities, our country, and the world during these hard times. Here is a funny story—about feet!—we hope makes you smile. With the outbreak of...
Today's parent is faced with more questions than ever about making the best choices for their child. From the healthiest foods to making the right choices about toys, activities, and education, there is a lot to think about. When a baby starts to walk, choosing the...
As parents, we carefully watch our children’s development, and often their feet may be of concern. Have you observed that your child’s feet seem to point inwards or outwards when they walk? “In-toeing” is a common condition where the child’s toes point in towards each other. In-toeing...
“Orthotics” – it’s a scientific-sounding term for a fairly simple podiatry tool. The word orthotic comes from the Greek and means to straighten or align. So orthotics are shoe inserts that can give your feet support and comfort and also help relieve fatigue. But while orthotics...
If you can’t wait to head out to one of North Carolina’s many winter resorts for skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing, make sure you are prepared for your winter adventure. It’s essential to be well prepared for winter sports. Not being ready physically or wearing poorly-fitting footgear...
At Alta Ridge Foot Specialists we know it’s the season of frights and horrors with Halloween right around the corner. It seems the right season to talk about some podiatric disorders with scary names. Below are three whose names might sound frightening but are actually...
One of the most common things a foot can suffer from is a hammertoe. What is a hammertoe? A hammertoe is an abnormal bend of the middle joint of a toe usually caused by an imbalance of the muscles, ligaments or tendons holding the toe....
One of the ways a podiatrist can treat a foot problem is with something called an orthotic. What is an orthotic? An orthotic is a specific type of foot insert that helps correct the conditions your feet suffer from. Not all conditions can be treated...
One common foot ailment is something called athlete’s foot. Athlete’s foot is a condition caused by a fungus. Also known as tinea pedis, athlete’s foot can affect the skin and spread to the hands and toenails. The fungus lives in warm, moist areas and is...
While a podiatrist is trained to recognize and treat a number of foot-related issues, they can’t do so if they don’t see you. You don’t have to have a specific problem, ache or pain to make an appointment with your podiatrist. In fact, scheduling regular...
A common lament made by prior military recruits and draftees is “my flat feet kept me out of the service”. It is true that a collapsing arch can create many foot problems including bunions, hammertoes, plantar fasciitis (arch pain), nerve pain, Achilles’ tendonitis and other...
The ankle is susceptible to pain due to injury or disease, because of its weight bearing function. Ankle injuries can occur due to trauma such as auto accidents, during sporting activities or during simple daily activities. If the ankle bones twist or receive too much...