At Pasco Hernando Foot & Ankle, one unfortunate scenario we experience is seeing patients who delay seeking treatment for an ankle-twisting injury and the consequences that occur as a result. Although it’s tempting when an injury occurs to take a “wait and see” approach, when it comes to your ankles, here are three reasons to get a prompt evaluation.

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.

Fashions change with the seasons, and if you find that wearing pumps to go with your fall wardrobe is causing pain to the back of your heel, you may be experiencing Haglund’s deformity—more commonly known as “Pump Bump.”

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.

Good walking shoes are the only real equipment you need. How do you know when it’s time to replace those shoes? If you regularly walk, your shoes should last about 500 miles or 6 months. But there are also other signs that you’re due for new shoes.

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.

At Pasco Hernando Foot & Ankle, patients often don't bring unusual foot symptoms to our Hudson office if they're not painful. It is an unfortunate mistake because there are many ways besides pain that your feet may be trying to tell you that something is wrong with them or the rest of your body. Below are some symptoms you shouldn't ignore.