When most people think of anti-aging, they think of protecting and reversing the signs of age on the outer appearance of their skin. In most cases, one would think about their face, neck and hands. But have you ever thought about the effects of aging on your feet? More importantly, how to protect your feet […]
Da Vinci Foot and Ankle is proud to offer diabetic foot care services to our patients. Diabetes can cause a plethora of damage to the body including nerve damage. This damage can cause patients to lose feeling in their feet, making it difficult for them to notice small sores or injuries. This can lead to […]
There are 4-5 million sweat glands on the human body. Over 250,000 of those can be found on your feet. If there’s one thing we can count on it’s that foot sweat produces stink and this can be as embarrassing and offensive as public flatulence. Why Do Stinky Feet Smell Like Cheese? Disclaimer: some of you might not want […]
Ankle sprains can be extremely painful and usually happen totally unexpectedly. It could be as simple as missing a step or tripping over a curb while staring at your phone. A sprained ankle is an injury that occurs when you roll, twist or turn your ankle in a way that causes the ligaments around it […]
With Halloween approaching this week we are sure to see some scary things, but ghosts and goblins don’t compare to the fright of contracting a toenail fungus! Toenail fungus can be extremely difficult to eradicate and can cause a great deal of pain. Not to mention, its unsightly appearance causing those who have it to […]
When one or more of the bones that make up the ankle joint are broken, it is identified as an “ankle fracture”. A fractured ankle can range from a small break in one bone to several full breaks in multiple bones. Both are extremely painful and can affect people of all ages. When dealing with […]
At Da Vinci Foot and Ankle our Podiatrists- Dr. Christopher Menke and Dr. Allison Menke- carefully hand select every product that is used at each of our locations. When it comes to treating our patients, we have a high standard of quality and filter everything we use or sell through that standard. Because we want […]
Our feet are unfairly forgotten body parts a lot of the time. We tend to forget about intentionally washing them in the shower, we seem to become “bathroom doctors” instead of going to a professional when it comes to them and rarely do they get self-love outside of the routine pedicure (if even that for […]
Heel pain can be terribly painful and even debilitating if left untreated. For many who experience pain in and around the heel area, it is most likely what is known as plantar fasciitis (inflammation to the plantar fascia ligament). Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fasciitis is most commonly caused by strain or injury to the tissue in the […]
Maintaining a hairless appearance can be nearly impossible and can turn into a full-time job if you let it. Constantly shaving and waxing can add strain to your skin, and leave you spending even more money on skincare in the end with upkeep. Luckily, there is a permanent hair removal solution: The Cutera XEO Laser The […]
