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Foot Health: Understand what your feet are telling you

Podiatrist-written guidance on common foot conditions, everyday foot pain, and the footwear habits that keep your feet healthy.

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Foot Conditions

Plantar fasciitis, flat feet, Sever's disease, skin and nail issues — causes, symptoms, and what helps.

Winter Foot Problems You Shouldn't Ignore (And How to Fix Them Before Spring)
Symptoms
6 min read

Winter Foot Problems You Shouldn't Ignore (And How to Fix Them Before Spring)

Cracked heels, hidden toenail fungus, boot-related…

By Dr. Tulpule
Plantar Fasciitis Guide: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, and Best Remedies for Heel Pain
Medical Conditions
7 min read

Plantar Fasciitis Guide: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, and Best Remedies for Heel Pain

A podiatrist's complete guide to plantar fasciitis…

By Dr. Tulpule
Sever's Disease in Kids: Symptoms, Treatment & Best Shoes
Medical Conditions
5 min read

Sever's Disease in Kids: Symptoms, Treatment & Best Shoes

A board-certified podiatrist's guide to heel pain…

By Dr. Saylee Tulpule, DPM

Foot Pain

Why your feet hurt, and the stretching and daily-care routines that relieve and prevent it.

Podiatrist-Approved Daily Foot Care Routine for Healthy Feet
General Foot Health
6 min read

Podiatrist-Approved Daily Foot Care Routine for Healthy Feet

Why daily foot care is just as important as your s…

By Dr. Tulpule
The 5-Minute Daily Foot Stretching Routine
General Foot Health
4 min read

The 5-Minute Daily Foot Stretching Routine

The exact stretches I give every patient. Five min…

By Dr. Saylee Tulpule

Footwear Advice

How shoe choice affects your feet: fit testing, inserts, and why proper footwear matters.

Why Proper Footwear Matters
Shoe Features
4 min read

Why Proper Footwear Matters

Your feet are the foundation of your body. A podia…

By Dr. Saylee Tulpule, DPM
The In-Store Running or Walking Shoe Test: a 5 minute Checklist
Shoe Features
4 min read

The In-Store Running or Walking Shoe Test: a 5 minute Checklist

Even the most popular shoe isn't right for everyon…

By Dr. Saylee Tulpule, DPM
Dress Shoe Inserts for Women: Can Orthotics Really Fit in Dress Shoes?
Shoe Features
9 min read

Dress Shoe Inserts for Women: Can Orthotics Really Fit in Dress Shoes?

Foot pain from dress shoes? Learn how slim inserts…

By Dr. Saylee Tulpule, DPM

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Footwear Guide

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Learn to Evaluate Shoes

Shoe anatomy, foot map, and the in-store test