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Because they are at the farthest point from the body’s core, our feet are particularly prone to becoming cold and even frostbitten during the winter.

Experiencing foot pain?

Our ankles are complex and sturdy joints that do an awful lot of work.

The doctor of podiatric medicine at Scott T. Grodman, DPM is a specialist in all medical and surgical conditions of the foot and ankle for children and adults.

Falls are the No. 1 cause of injuries among older people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The popularity of running has exploded over the past decade, with an estimated 40 million Americans lacing up their shoes and hitting the road regularly.

Fifteen percent of the 37 million Americans with diabetes will develop ulcers (open sores or wounds) on their soles.

If you are suffering from foot swelling, pain in the middle of the foot when standing or walking, difficulty putting weight on the foot, and bruising, the cause may be an injury with an unusual name…

Most people may have only heard of the Achilles heel as an expression to describe someone’s point of weakness.

The feet are extremely sensitive parts of the anatomy. Each one of our feet is home to thousands of nerve endings, several major arteries, and a high density of sweat glands.

If you have been experiencing  intense pain and inflammation in the joint of your big toe, it’s time to visit the doctor of podiatric medicine at Scott T. Grodman, DPM.

When the joints in one or more of our toes develop an abnormal bend that causes irritation and pain when we walk, that’s a condition podiatrists call hammertoe.