Podiatry Posts

The average person takes about 3,500 steps a day, or roughly 1.5 miles. Each step can place 2-3 times the force of your body weight on your feet. Most of us rely on our feet and ankles to take us from Point A to Point B without any problems. However, some of us are on our feet all day!

We are pleased to welcome Scott Marsh, DPM, FACFAS, to the Logansport Memorial Physician Network. He is a board-certified podiatrist offering comprehensive treatment for a variety of foot and ankle issues, including traumatic injuries, sports injuries, diabetic wounds and limb salvage, bone and soft tissue deformities, pediatric conditions, dermatological conditions, and total ankle replacements.

If you have type 1 and type 2 diabetes, you already know the importance of good diabetes management for preventing potential serious problems, such as nerve damage, poor blood circulation, and diabetic foot ulcers.

To help you keep your feet feeling good, this blog post shares tips on preventing non-healing sores and infections and covers why it’s essential to see an experienced podiatrist for your wound care.

Foot and ankle pain can quite literally stop us in our tracks. With ankle support, your feet carry around all of your body weight every day. So life can become pretty challenging when pain keeps you from putting one foot in front of the other.

Read on to learn some of the most common conditions and injuries that cause foot and ankle pain and when you should see a doctor for treatment.

Protecting your feet is vital to living an active lifestyle. When participating in sports or other activities, choosing athletic shoes that are a good fit for the activity you’re doing is essential. Wearing improper footwear can cause discomfort or even injury.

Athletic shoes are designed with specific activities in mind.

This article discusses the different types of shoes that are most appropriate for various sports and activities and what to know and how to prepare when choosing athletic shoes.