February is American Heart Month, and at Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle, we want to help all our patients keep their hearts going strong. One big weapon in your arsenal to fight against heart disease is your diet.

At Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle, we know there’s a lot of information and misinformation circulating about ingrown toenails, their treatment, and prevention.

At Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle, one of our priorities is helping our patients with diabetes avoid complications. Neuropathy and poor circulation which are associated with this disease pack a one-two punch that can be devastating to the health of your feet.

At Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle, a health observance we’re excited about is National Measure Your Feet Day which falls on January 23rd. Did you know that wearing shoes that fit properly is the number one way you can be proactive in improving your podiatric health?

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.

Today, we’d like to help our patients better understand this common podiatric condition. Below are some do’s and don’ts regarding warts.

November is American Diabetes Month, and at Pasco Hernando Foot & Ankle, we want our patients to be aware of how this disease can impact the health of their feet. Our podiatrist, Dr. Lawrence J. Kales, wants to be a partner in helping to manage your diabetes.

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 that PAD may also signal a bigger systemic problem. If you haven’t been diagnosed with arterial or heart disease, it’s even more important to be aware of the signs of PAD in your feet because it may mean you are at higher risk for heart attack or stroke.

At Pasco Hernando Foot & Ankle, we invite all our Nature Coast patients to join us in celebrating National “I Love My Feet” Day, which takes place on August 17th. Most of us take our feet for granted—until they aren’t working the way they should! But your feet deserve recognition. These complex structures consist of 52 bones (nearly a quarter of all the bones in your body), 66 joints, and over 200 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. All work in perfect harmony so that you can walk, run, kick, squat and reach to accomplish everything from grocery shopping to ballroom dancing. Below are seven ways to show your love and gratitude to your feet.