Podiatrist - Altamonte Springs, Kissimmee, Mt. Dora, Orlando, and Sandlake-area.
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Living in Florida, our climate is a great incubator for fungs. It seems to be everywhere. Some people are more susceptible than others to acquiring fungus, and some have a more difficult time gettng rid of it! Toenails are a good example of a spot that fungus especially likes to invade. Treatment for toenail fungus varries. With options from topical antifungals to oral medications (like Lamisil or Sporanox) available. Some of the most successful treatment options are the newest technology - laser. Foot & Ankle Associates of Florida offers FDA-approved laser treatment for your nail fungus. A great option for getting rid of the toenail fungus and getting your toenails - summer-ready!
From time to time, my patients complain about night time foot cramps. These are occasional discomforts and are usually easy to fix. Most often, the cause is an electrolyte imbalance or side effects from medications they are taking. Usually drinking some Gatorade, (sugar-free for diabetic patients) or some quinine water does the trick. If that does not work and the night foot cramps continue, schedule an appointment with your doctor.
Dr. Joanne Balkaran and her staff from the Mt. Dora Foot & Ankle Associates of Florida donned their walking shoes to support the March of Dimes walk in Tavares. The group was blessed by walking to promote such a worthy cause. "Many families are helped by the March of Dimes," stated Gina, FAAF Patient Care Representative, "It was fun to walk for those babies!"
Dr. Curtis Wagner and FAAF staff were proud to support "Healthy Kid's Day" at the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA Family Center on April 28th. Families and kids of all ages, participated in fun, games, and all types of activities promoting positive health habits.
Dr. Wagner, a Y-member, participates in the Masters Swimming Program. He witnesses first-hand the benefits of YMCA memberhip. "I have come to know and appreciate he extraordinary people that work there," stated Wagner. Foot & Ankle Associates of Florida supports various YMCA programs throughout Central Florida and acknowledge the importance of scholarships that are availalbe to familites that otherwise could not afford to belong. "The Y system is a wonderful community asset that keeps families involved through exercise and sports programs," commented Wagner.
The American Podiatric Medical Association states that the average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day, which will add up to 115,000 miles in a lifetime. That's more than 4 times the circumfernce of the globe! That's a lot of walking.
Did you know that there are 26 bones in the foot, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles & tendons, 3 major arteries and over 7500 nerve ending?
Over 75% of us will have a problem with one or more of these in our lifetime! Use the "contact us" form on our website to ask a question about your feet. Or better yet, if you are experiencing foot pain, make an appointment to see a APMA-member podiatrist today.
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