Unfortunately, half the world population is expected to be overweight or obese by 2030. This can lead to an increase in foot and ankle problems as well as heart disease and many other health problems. People have been taking fewer steps than before Covid. It has been shown that exercise is an important way to reduce the chances of getting dementia. 

It’s always important to get a good pair of supportive shoes or sneakers that fit well not only for ourselves, but for our children as well

Tis the season for baking, shopping, and gathering! That means your feet will be working overtime to get in all the fun and accompanying work that is par for the course this time of the year. Below are five tips for keeping your feet in tip-top shape so you can sail through the holidays smoothly and enjoy all the season has to offer.

At Pasco Hernando Foot & Ankle, we love April! It’s National Foot Health Awareness Month and a great opportunity for us to share information on our favorite topic: protecting your feet.

At Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle, we hope taking better care of your feet is a priority for all our Nature Coast patients. We’d like to offer some suggestions for starting the New Year off on the right foot.

At Pasco Hernando Foot & Ankle we know that foot health care needs can change as the years go by. Senior feet have some unique needs. Fat pads are naturally thinner, and joints may start to show signs of wear and tear. In addition, your risk for many conditions increases as you age.

At Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle, we know many of our patients love their flip-flops. They are relatively inexpensive and very convenient because they are so easy to slip on and off your feet. Flip-flops do serve a purpose. Around the pool and at the beach or gym, they protect your feet from coming in contact with contagious fungal infections. They’re also preferred to bare feet if you’re walking out to get the mail or newspaper. However, making flip-flops, your primary footwear, can harm your feet (and other parts of your body). Long hours spent in flip-flops has several drawbacks. Below are four ways they can hurt your feet.