This month summer officially begins and with warmer temperatures comes less protection for our feet. With many of us visiting public beaches, pools, gyms and more frequently walking around barefoot, there is a greater chance of contracting a nasty fungus, namely: athlete’s foot. What is Athlete’s Foot? Athlete’s foot is a highly contagious fungal infection […]
With temperatures rising, our wardrobes change significantly, and footwear is no exception. Before you grab your flip-flops, we urge you to take caution when choosing your every-day “shoes” this summer. Long term flip-flop use can not only be bad for your feet, but can also effect other parts of your body from your ankles and […]
Did you know the 52 bones in our feet make up a quarter of the bones in our entire body? Our feet play a huge role in the proper alignment of everything else all the way up to our heads. It’s very possible that the pain you feel in your knee, hip, side or even […]
Brooks Running Shoes Da Vinci Foot and Ankle is honored to partner with Brooks Running Shoes. As many of you know, we take great pride in the products we offer and settle for nothing but the best for our patients. Your comfort is important to us, however, we consider your body’s longevity and agility our […]
ABOUT US After participating in various mission trips throughout Central America and the Caribbean, Dr. Allison Menke and Dr. Christopher Menke (a brother-sister team) realized there is a great need that stretches far beyond the office doors. In order to expand service, they formed Surgeons of Service to give back not only abroad, but to local communities […]
Feet Gone Wild: Spring Break Foot Tips & Hazards Blisters, Swelling and Foot Pain Oh My! Spring Break is almost here in Georgia and we are all too eager to give you tips to help you avoid the most common spring break foot hazards before you go! There’s nothing worse than coming back from break with […]
Most Flattering Foot and Leg Poses for Pictures With Spring Break on its way, Easter coming up and BBQ season approaching, it’s inevitable that you’ll be asked to be in a plethora of photos whether you want to or not. To some of you, “Let’s put this on Facebook!”, just makes your stomach drop. Proper foot […]
You’ve just completed your first full month of consistent exercise and BAM you sprain your ankle or break your toe. It’s a health nut’s nightmare and a goal–crushers greatest set-back. No active person enjoys taking time off from their routine for fear of becoming stagnant, but, it is vital to your health and recovery to […]
It’s that time of year again! The weather begins to shift to warmer temps and our shoes shift from winter boots to spring sneakers/shoes. As I’m sure many of you have noticed, there’s been a trend for the past few years; wearing sneakers and shoes without socks or stockings. While it looks more stylish, it […]
Sandal season or not, toenail fungus is easy to catch and very difficult to eliminate. Toenails that are infected can not only be extremely painful, but they are unsightly, causing those who have them to constantly worry about hiding their feet in public from embarrassment. This is certainly no way to live, and we are […]
