Blog - Adam Mucinskas | Cromwell, CT Podiatrist

Fight Chronic Ulcers with TheraSkin

posted: Nov. 27, 2023
Dr. Adam Mucinskas
Feet First Foot Care Specialists, Dr. Adam Mucinskas, Treatment, TheraSkin, Chronic Wounds, Ulcers, Diabetics, Blisters

Millions of people a year are afflicted by chronic wounds, and many of those wounds take the form of ulcers. Often a recurring problem for diabetics, ulcers inflict serious pain Read More

Old Fungus + New Treatment = Better Nails

posted: Nov. 20, 2023
Dr. Adam Mucinskas
Adam Mucinskas, DPM, Feet First Foot Care Specialists, Podiatrist, Fungal Infections, Foot Doctor, PinPointe Laser, Laser Therapy, Fungal Nails

Feet First Foot Care Specialists, LLC, has been treating patients with top-notch care for quite a few years, so we’re not surprised when we see patients with fungal toenail infections. Read More

4 Tips for Preventing Painful Feet This Thanksgiving

posted: Nov. 16, 2023
Dr. Adam Mucinskas
Feet First Foot Care Specialists, Thanksgiving, Dr. Adam Mucinskas, Feet, Foot Health, Eating, Extracurricular Activities, Cooking, Traveling, Painful Feet

Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and while the day can bring fun things, like time with friends and family enjoying a delicious feast, it can also be accompanied Read More

It’s The Great American Smokeout: Smoking and Your Feet

posted: Nov. 06, 2023
Dr. Adam Mucinskas
Feet First Foot Care Specialists, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Raynaud's Disease, The Great American Smokeout, Smoking, Quit Smoking, Buerger's Disease

The annual Great American Smokeout, which falls on November 16 this year, is designed to inspire individuals nationwide to stop smoking and start a healthier life. Planned by the American Read More

Diabetic Foot Care: Do’s and Don’ts

posted: Oct. 30, 2023
Dr. Adam Mucinskas
Feet First Foot Care Specialists, Diabetic, Podiatrist, Foot Care, Diabetic Foot Care, National Diabetes Month, Diabetes, Diabetic Wounds, Diabetic Ulcers, Blood Sugar, Exercising, Eating Healthy, Nerve Damage, Corns

For patients living with diabetes, it’s crucial that they take special care of their feet. Since November is National Diabetes Month, today, Dr. Mucinskas at Feet First Foot Care Specialists shares Read More

Why is Fall the Most Painful Season for Women’s Feet?

posted: Oct. 23, 2023
Dr. Adam Mucinskas
Hammertoe, Feet First Foot Care Specialists, Foot Care, Bunions, Dr. Mucinskas, Women, Women's Foot Health, Women's Feet, Autumn, Metatarsalgia, Achilles injuries

Summer has ended, and autumn is officially here. And when the seasons change, fashion styles change as well. Our footwear choices also change, and studies reveal that this change can Read More

Raynaud’s Disease: The Cold Truth

posted: Oct. 16, 2023
Dr. Adam Mucinskas
Feet First Foot Care Specialists, Podiatry, Podiatrist, Raynaud's, Raynaud's Disease, Cold

Do your toes and fingers change color, feel cold, or sometimes turn numb? Even though this is a usual response to cold weather, if you suffer from Raynaud’s disease, something Read More

Can Physical Therapy Help You Recovery From Foot and Ankle Surgery?

posted: Oct. 09, 2023
Dr. Adam Mucinskas
arthritis, physical therapy, surgery, fractures, deformities, Dr. Adam Mucinskas, Exercise, Physical Therapists, Gait, Muscles, National Physical Therapy Month, Foot and ankle surgeries, ligament injuries

Every October, we observe National Physical Therapy Month to educate people about the many benefits of physical therapy for various conditions. Foot and ankle surgeries aim to treat various conditions, Read More

Safeguard Young Athletes from Foot Injuries with These 5 Tips

posted: Oct. 02, 2023
Dr. Adam Mucinskas
Feet First Foot Care Specialists, Fall Sports, Dr. Mucinskas, Foot Doctor, Young Athletes, National Youth Sports Week, Children's Feet

Fall sports are here, and children are preparing for game season. They’re stocking up on equipment, uniforms, and team spirit. But some parents and children are missing one key thing Read More

Causes of Pain in 7 Different Parts of the Foot

posted: Sep. 25, 2023
Dr. Adam Mucinskas
Foot Pain, Heel Pain, Joint Pain, Foot Arch Pain, Big Toe Pain, Ball-of-Foot Pain, Toe Pain

Foot pain is common, and it has a wide variety of contributing factors, including too much time standing, athletic injuries, chronic conditions such as arthritis, and uncomfortable shoes. In most Read More