Blog - Adam Mucinskas | Cromwell, CT Podiatrist

Your Feet Talk: 5 Signs They're Sending Messages About Your Heart Health

posted: Feb. 01, 2024
Dr. Adam Mucinskas
Circulation, Feet First Foot Care Specialists, Dr. Adam Mucinskas, Feet, PAD, Gait, Raynaud's Disease, Cold, Wounds, Aches, American Heart Month, Heart Health, Heart-Foot Connection, Peripheral Artery Disease, Numb, Soreness

Your feet are more than just the foundation for your movement. They also act as silent messengers, providing valuable clues about our overall health. And that’s especially true regarding the Read More

Ward Off Winter Sports Injuries on the Slopes and Beyond

posted: Jan. 24, 2024
Dr. Adam Mucinskas
Achilles Tendonitis, Winter Sports, Feet First Foot Care Specialists, Winter, Winter Foot Care, Physical Therapy, ESWT, Prevention, Sports, Sports Injuries, Ankle Sprains, Management, Shockwave Therapy, Ski, Snowboard, Ski Boots, Injuries

Winter beckons us outdoors in many ways, promising us thrills on skis, skates, and snowboards alike. Yet despite the scenery and exercise such activities offer, the team at Feet First Read More

Plantar Warts: Tiny Troublemakers That Just Won’t Quit

posted: Jan. 18, 2024
Dr. Adam Mucinskas
Feet First Foot Care Specialists, Children, Dr. Adam Mucinskas, Feet, Shoes, Treatment, Laser Therapy, Tenderness, Plantar Warts, Adolescents, HPV, Location, Painful, Aches, Mosaics, Salicylic Acid, Cryotherapy, Prevention, Hygiene, Personal Space

Those rough, grainy bumps plaguing the bottoms of your feet are probably plantar warts, annoying interlopers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Plantar warts are pretty common, affecting up to Read More

Ankle Arthroscopy: Keyhole Surgery for Better Relief

posted: Jan. 16, 2024
Dr. Adam Mucinskas
Feet First Foot Care Specialists, Dr. Adam Mucinskas, Ankle, Ankle Arthroscopy, Chronic Ankle Pain, Conservative Treatments, Joint Impingement, Synovitis, Ligament Injury, Precise Diagnosis, Targeted Treatment, Durable Solutions, Expert DPM

Chronic ankle pain can be limiting and frustrating, particularly if conservative treatments haven't solved the problem. In such scenarios, the team at Feet First Foot Care Specialists often makes use of Read More

Foot Exercises for Smoother Surgery

posted: Jan. 08, 2024
Dr. Adam Mucinskas
Feet First Foot Care Specialists, Dr. Adam Mucinskas, Toe Extensions, Calf Raises, Post-Surgery, Towel Stretch, Marble Madness, Ankle Alphabet, Pre-Surgery Prep, Surgery

Feet First Foot Care Specialists is the go-to practice for patients seeking reconstructive surgery and injury expertise. However, our team has noticed that some people remain relatively uninformed when it comes Read More

9 Ways to Win the Fight Against Diabetic Foot Wounds

posted: Jan. 02, 2024
Dr. Adam Mucinskas
Pain, Feet First Foot Care Specialists, Dr. Adam Mucinskas, Foot Health, Diabetes, Diabetic Foot Wounds, Early Detection, Daily Foot Checks, Cleanliness, Wounds, Control Sugar, Hydration

Diabetes can be difficult, especially when it comes to your feet. High blood sugar wreaks havoc on nerves and circulation, making tiny wounds a potential gateway to worse problems. However, Feet Read More

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