Blog - Adam Mucinskas | Cromwell, CT Podiatrist

4 Crush Injury Complications and 3 Steps to Take: A Podiatrist's Guide

posted: Dec. 27, 2023
Dr. Adam Mucinskas
Feet First Foot Care Specialists, Dr. Adam Mucinskas, Podiatrist, Physical Therapy, Treatment, Nerve Damage, Crush Injuries, Blood Flow, Infection, Crush Syndrome, Compartment Syndrome, Medical Attention, Wound Care

Crush injuries, caused by prolonged pressure on limbs, are serious medical events with potential long-term consequences. While the immediate pain and damage are evident, hidden complications can be just as Read More

Heel Pain Strikes Often, But Solutions Exist!

posted: Dec. 18, 2023
Dr. Adam Mucinskas
Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonitis, Adam Mucinskas, DPM, Feet First Foot Care Specialists, Arthritis, Heel Pain, Heel Spurs, Aching, Tenderness, Pain Relievers, Orthotics, Night Splints, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, ESWT

Heel pain can be a real drag, stopping you in your tracks and making even simple activities into agonizing experiences. Whether it's a sharp pang with each step or a Read More

3 Ways Orthotics Prevent Podiatric Injury

posted: Dec. 12, 2023
Dr. Adam Mucinskas
injuries, Feet First Foot Care Specialists, Dr. Adam Mucinskas, health complications, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Custom Orthotics, Joints, Ligaments, Tendons, Foot Injury Prevention

Our feet work hard to keep us upright and on track. This makes them susceptible to a wide range of health complications, perhaps even more so than other parts of Read More

Senior Safety for Winter Weather

posted: Dec. 05, 2023
Dr. Adam Mucinskas
Circulation, Feet First Foot Care Specialists, Winter, Dr. Adam Mucinskas, Arthritis, Raynaud's Disease, Senior Patients, Senior Safety, Frostbite

Dr. Adam Mucinskas, DPM at Feet First Foot Care Specialists, LLC knows that with age comes wisdom. Unfortunately, age also brings an increased likelihood of ailments affecting the feet! That’s Read More

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