(410) 721-4505
2411 Crofton Lane, Suite 25
Crofton, MD 21114
We’re ready for you, 2017! The new year usually encourages us to get our New Year’s Resolutions started. New Year = New Beginnings! There’s no better time, actually, to put your best foot forward – actually, both feet forward. Yes, we mean taking better care of your feet so that you can feel better overall.
So what are some resolutions you can make to get your feet happy?
In fact, make an appointment today! Our board-certified podiatrist, Dr. Brad Toll at Crofton Podiatry is eager to greet you in the New Year. For all of you living in the Crofton, MD and the surrounding Gambrills, Odenton, and Bowie areas, call today at (410) 721-4505. Happy New Year and Cheers to happy feet!
Brr! The weather just keeps getting colder! While we know to layer on the clothes and zip up our puffy coats, you may not know how to properly care for your feet to protect them from the cold, winter climate. The following are some tips for braving the cold, inside and outside:
When you’re going out:
When you’re staying in:
For both inside and outside:
Still feeling cold? We are here to help check out what the problem might be. Make an appointment at Crofton Podiatry with our board-certified podiatrist, Dr. Brad Toll, by calling us at (410) 721-4505. We are happy to serve all patients in Crofton, MD and the surrounding Gambrills, Odenton, and Bowie areas. We wish you happy and healthy holidays!
At birth, you may not notice the exact shape of your baby’s feet. In fact, you probably just think about how cute the little toes are on those tiny feet. Then you put them in cute little baby shoes (non-functional as they don’t even walk yet) and go ga-ga over how precious they are.
Then, in what seems like a blink of an eye, they are standing up and starting to walk. You begin to pay attention to the way they take their steps. They have a funny waddle at first, but then their legs start to straighten out and it looks like their gait is normal. But wait, is there something off? Why don’t your child’s feet look like yours? The way they walk is to hit the entire feet on the ground instead of the heel-to-toe foot strike.
Don’t panic! Did you know that children are usually born with flat feet? There is a lot of padding on the feet until they begin to use them to stand and walk. The tissues begin to tighten and feet muscles develop the arch area into a curve. As the leg muscles strengthen and your child becomes more confident in their walking habits, their gaits should normalize too.
However, some children do not develop an arch because the tissues do not tighten. This may be a case of pediatric flat feet. As they continue to develop, children may grow out of this. They may experience no painful symptoms and may not have any other developmental issues. Others, however, may experience pain, cramping along the bottom of the feet, or incorrect bone growth as the heel grows in a tilted manner.
If you are concerned about your child’s flat feet, make an appointment at Crofton Podiatry. Our board-certified podiatrist, Dr. Brad Toll will assess whether or not your child needs corrective treatment, such as orthotic inserts or shoes. He may diagnose the flatfeet as flexible or rigid flat feet, with the latter having no arch form at all, even when the child is tiptoeing. Pain is not part of the development process, so you call us at (410) 721-4505 if your child is experiencing it. We are happy to serve all patients in Crofton, MD and the surrounding Gambrills, Odenton, and Bowie areas.
Winter is coming! Even just the thought of the nippy weather and morning frost can make us shiver. You wouldn’t even blame your family for wanting to spend more time snuggled on the couch, watching television. However, be careful with allowing your family to get too comfortable while avoiding the cold. At Crofton Podiatry, we want our patients to stay healthy and strong by actively using their feet and ankles.
Here are some ideas for keeping your family moving during the winter months:
One of the best ways to keep active and keep walking is to limit hours watching television or on mobile entertainment like phones and tablets. Your family will need a lot of options to stay active, so get creative. Also, don’t be afraid of the cold. Get out and do a power walk to work up a sweat.
Remember to stay hydrated and moisturize during the winter weather, no matter what activity you and your family decide on. Some may experience aches and pains in the winter weather. If so, come see our board-certified podiatrist, Dr. Brad Toll. He and his team will help you find ways to get active and stay active. Make an appointment at our Crofton, MD office today by calling (410) 721-4505. We are happy to serve patients in the surrounding Gambrills, Odenton, and Bowie areas.
Yoga is an activity that is great for overall health. When practiced regularly, it is good for stretching and stretching your body, as well as developing balance and helping you keep proper posture. In many poses, you can focus your practice to bring awareness to you’re the tendencies of your feet, as well as increase foot health.
Here are some Yoga poses that you can try. They allow you to test the condition of your feet and ankles. For first timers, it would be wise to try out Yoga with a teacher so that they can help you with proper form and alignment.
Continued practice will improve your balance, stretching, and strength in your feet and ankles. Pay attention to and listen to your body to see if there is pain. Only go as far as you can push yourself without pain. If you experience any pain or discomfort in particular parts of your feet or ankles, come see our board-certified podiatrist, Dr. Brad Toll, at Crofton Podiatry. Using the latest diagnostic and treatment techniques in podiatric care, he and his team will help you continue to keep active. Make an appointment at our Crofton, MD office today by calling (410) 721-4505. We serve patients in the surrounding Gambrills, Odenton, and Bowie areas.
2411 Crofton Lane, Suite 25
Crofton, MD 21114