(860) 632-5499
Podiatrist - Cromwell
162 West St Ste K
Cromwell, CT 06416
We have moved!
Stop by and see our new office!
My Blog
Archive:
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2013
- 2012
Tags
- Laser (1)
- Toenail Fungus (6)
- Onychomycosis (2)
- fungal nails (1)
- burning feet (1)
- diabetes (18)
- Mucoid Cysts (1)
- plantar fibroma cyst (1)
- Inclusion cysts (1)
- Ganglion cysts (1)
- foot injury (1)
- properly fitted shoes (1)
- turf toe (2)
- big toe injury (1)
- ankle sprains (9)
- Achilles Tendonitis (11)
- foot pain (5)
- ankle pain (3)
- bumps (1)
- bruises (1)
- Neuropathic ulcers (2)
- Plantar Fasciitis (17)
- heel pain (9)
- hammertoes (11)
- orthotics (13)
- foot support (2)
- plantar fascia (1)
- corns (9)
- bunions (14)
- surgery (2)
- Achilles Tendon (1)
- heel (1)
- flat feet (8)
- ingrown toenails (7)
- neuromas (3)
- nerve damage (4)
- diabetics (1)
- sprained ankles (1)
- ankle joint replacement (1)
- gout (5)
- uric acid (1)
- big toe pain (1)
- calluses (9)
- diabetic foot ulcers (2)
- arthritis (18)
- Osteoarthritis (3)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (3)
- Athlete's foot (15)
- Tinea Pedis (1)
- tendonitis (1)
- orthotic inserts (1)
- Ischemic ulcers (1)
- treatment (1)
- physical therapy (1)
- othotics (1)
- foot ulcers (1)
- toe joint replacement (1)
- sports injuries (3)
- foot odor (3)
- Hallux Valgus (1)
- Hammertoe (3)
- sprains (3)
- overweight (1)
- stress fractures (3)
- pediatric foot health (3)
- bunionette (3)
- balance (1)
- Claw toe (1)
- osteoporosis (2)
- fracturing (1)
- shoes (6)
- stretching (1)
- childhood obesity (2)
- Blount's Disease (1)
- flatfoot (1)
- Sever's Disease (3)
- Overpronation (1)
- flat foot (1)
- irritant dermatitis (1)
- psoriasis (3)
- allergic dermatitis (1)
- muscle spasms (1)
- walking (2)
- pattern (1)
- orthotic (2)
- underlapping toes (1)
- overlapping toes (1)
- corn (1)
- break a bone (1)
- ankle bone (1)
- fungal nail infections (1)
- fungal infections (6)
- custom orthotics (3)
- arthritis. Osteoarthritis (1)
- autoimmune disease (1)
- chronic ankle problems (1)
- podiatrist (5)
- blister (2)
- properly-fitting shoes (1)
- tendons (1)
- cancerous melanomas (1)
- type 2 diabetes (1)
- injuries (1)
- fractures (3)
- chilblains (1)
- pedicure (1)
- athletic footwear (1)
- basketball (1)
- power walking (1)
- proper shoes (1)
- frostbite (1)
- ingrown toenail (3)
- blisters (6)
- ulcers (1)
- neuropathy (2)
- fungal foot infections (1)
- iontophoresis (1)
- clubfoot (1)
- nonsurgical treatment (1)
- diabetic wounds (1)
- tendinitis (1)
- clawtoe (1)
- sprained ankle (1)
- x-ray (1)
- MRI (1)
- chronic ankle issues (1)
- deformities (1)
- swollen feet (2)
- physical activity (1)
- extra weight (1)
- poor circulation (1)
- fall arches (1)
- diagnose (1)
- treatments (1)
- diseases (1)
- illness (1)
- hydrated (1)
- moisturized (1)
- cracked skin (1)
- infections (1)
- proper fit (1)
- physical (1)
- mental stress (1)
- support (1)
- bunion (2)
- unsupportive shoes (1)
- risks (1)
- extremities (1)
- feet (2)
- ankles (1)
- specialize (1)
- maintenance (1)
- foot fungus (1)
- toenails (2)
- discomfort (1)
- odor (1)
- information (1)
- sprained (1)
- fracture (2)
- bruising (1)
- swelling (3)
- Haglund's deformity (1)
- fungal toenails (2)
- fungal infection (3)
- skin cancer (1)
- melanoma (1)
- sunscreen (1)
- seniors (1)
- slip and fall (1)
- calcium (1)
- vitamin D (1)
- warts (1)
- pump bump (1)
- fungal nail infection (1)
- barefoot (1)
- hygiene (1)
- fungus (1)
- bones (1)
- steps (1)
- high heels (1)
- good shoes (1)
- custom orthotic (1)
- stretch (2)
- swelling shoes (1)
- weak ankles (1)
- foot surgery (1)
- shoe shopping (1)
- back to school (2)
- footcare (1)
- peripheral arterial disease (1)
- senior (1)
- fall (1)
- vision (1)
- orthotic device (1)
- joint pain (1)
- exercise (6)
- Lisfranc injuries (1)
- joint (1)
- ligament (1)
- winter footwear (2)
- boots (1)
- foot conditions (4)
- sweaty feet (1)
- podiatry patient (1)
- foot doctor appointment (1)
- Diabetes Awareness Month (1)
- Diabetic foot care (2)
- Foot Savers (1)
- Shopping Foot Care (1)
- hunters foot care tips (1)
- foot care gifts (1)
- feet treats (1)
- toe pain (4)
- good foot care (1)
- tips foot care (1)
- skin conditions (1)
- fissures (1)
- exercise resolutions (1)
- exercise injuries (1)
- toe deformities (1)
- tropical footcare (1)
- foot protection (1)
- heart health (2)
- foot health (12)
- foot care (4)
- children's foot problems (1)
- foot structural abnormalities (1)
- bunion treatment (2)
- bunion pain (1)
- foot structure defects (1)
- basketball injury (1)
- ankle roll (1)
- Jones fracture (1)
- sesamoids (1)
- pressure (1)
- good health (1)
- update footwear (1)
- clean closet (1)
- family cooking (1)
- international food (1)
- foot care tips (1)
- self-isolation (1)
- single lifestyle (1)
- stay connected (1)
- daily schedule (1)
- daily routine (1)
- family schedules (1)
- sport conditioning (1)
- Lawn Mower safety tips (1)
- safety precautions (1)
- osteporosis awareness (1)
- Skin Cancer Awareness (1)
- foot doctor (1)
- proper shoe fitting (1)
- beach day (1)
- spf (1)
- protect foot skin (1)
- Summer Foot Safety for Diabetics (1)
- Sunburn (1)
- Toe Cramps (1)
- Electrolytes (1)
- Over Exertion (1)
- Weight Gain (1)
- Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month (1)
- flip flops (1)
- foot fungal infection (1)
- foot fungus treatment (1)
- toenail fungus infection (1)
- Prepare for Surgery (1)
- swelling feet (1)
- swelling ankles (1)
- toe condition (1)
- athletic injuries (1)
- children's sports (1)
- nutrition (2)
- senior foot care (1)
- falls prevention (1)
- family foot care (1)
- senior foot health (1)
- hammertoe treatment (1)
- Xerosis (1)
- ankle health (1)
- foot skin care (1)
- diabetic foot health (1)
- diabetic foot conditions (1)
- holiday season foot care (1)
- supportive footwear (1)
- Gout Pain (1)
- Gout Treatments (1)
- ball of foot pain (1)
- foot pain treatment (2)
- Resting Feet and Ankles (1)
- ankle sprain (1)
- ankle sprain treatment (1)
- tips to avoid ankle sprain (1)
- old footwear (1)
- new footwear (1)
- daily foot check (3)
- proper footwear (1)
- new year foot health (1)
- exercise routines (1)
- exercise preparation (1)
- healthy weight (1)
- diet changes (1)
- winter activities (1)
- winter foot care (1)
- toe arthritis (1)
- healthy activities (1)
- Fungal Toenail Treatment (1)
- annual podiatry visit (1)
- footwear (2)
- Podiatric Health (1)
- outdoor exercise (1)
- spring foot care (1)
- home footwear (1)
- foot self examination (1)
- Osteochondritis (1)
Categories:
- Toenail Fungus (3)
- Foot Condtions (7)
- Foot Care (31)
- Pediatric Foot Care (7)
- toe pain (2)
- Diabetic Foot Care (8)
- Foot conditions (12)
- Toe conditions (7)
- ankle pain, ankle conditions (8)
- ankle surgery (1)
- Foot conditions, foot pain (10)
- foot fungus (6)
- Toe conditions, toe pain (5)
- foot surgery (4)
- Diabetic Foot Ulcers (1)
- foot pain, ankle pain (3)
- sports injuries (5)
- Geriatric footcare (1)
- fitness tips (4)
- joint pain (2)
- musclular conditions (1)
- fractures (2)
- skin conditions (5)
- foot facts (4)
- shoes (8)
- circulation (3)
- senior foot care (2)
- nutrition (3)
- exercise (7)
- general health (3)
- podiatric medicine (3)
- orthotics (2)
- foot deformities (3)
- community outreach (4)
- heel pain (4)
- fall prevention (2)
- bone health (2)
- foot safety (2)
- foot health (3)
- pregnancy (1)
- arthritis (2)
- Foot Care, Footwear (1)
- Foot Care, Foot Odor (1)
- Hunters Foot Care (1)
- Gout (1)
- Heart Health (2)
- blister (1)
- Bunion (3)
- foot pain (3)
My Blog
Posts for: April, 2021
At Feet First Foot Care Specialists, our Middlesex County patients sometimes come to us because of ongoing stiffness and pain in an ankle. It may also include swelling and even difficulty bearing weight on the affected foot. The first thing our podiatrist, Dr. Adam Mucinskas, will likely want to know is if you recently twisted your ankle or suffered another type of ankle injury. If the answer is “no,” he will examine your ankle and conduct any necessary tests to find the source of your discomfort.
3 possible causes of chronic ankle problems:
- Osteochondritis—with this condition, lesions form on the ankle bone, causing pain and stiffness. Osteochondritis can affect patients of any age and often traced back to an old ankle injury. Usually, immobilizing the ankle and foot will allow for healing to occur. You may require surgery for more severe cases to remove loose fragments of bone and cartilage and clean up any defects.
- Arthritis—if you’re over 50, there’s an increased risk the stiffness and soreness you are experiencing may be arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the result of wear and tear on your joints that occurs as you age. An injury to the ankle in the past may hasten the development of arthritis in the joint. The podiatrist has many possible avenues to help slow the progression of arthritis and improve your symptoms. Physical therapy, custom orthotics, and anti-inflammatory medications can all help. In addition, eating a nutritious diet low in sugars and processed foods and regularly exercising will also make joints healthier.
- Chronic Lateral Ankle Pain—the telltale symptom of this disorder is pain outside the ankle. Although the most common reason for chronic lateral ankle pain is a previous ankle sprain, it can be caused by a fracture in one of the bones in the ankle joint, nerve injury, scar tissue, or an inflamed or torn tendon. The treatment will depend in part on the source of the pain. Once that is determined, the foot doctor may prescribe medication, physical therapy, or bracing the ankle. If there’s a fracture, immobilization may be necessary to allow the break to heal.
If you have persistent ankle pain or other symptoms, contact our Cromwell office call 860-632-5499 for an appointment today.
Contact Us
Questions or Comments?
We encourage you to contact us whenever you have an interest or concern about our services.
Call Today (860) 632-5499
162 West St Ste K
Cromwell, CT 06416