Our Podiatric Blog

Meet Our Premier Staff: Dr. Maureen Ratchford

 Having a hometown source of help for foot and ankle issues is certainly a plus—but it’s more than just a matter of convenience. Having a podiatry office in Ebensburg and puts us in a great spot to help our communities, but it also helps us become part of those...

What to Expect from Your Friendly Podiatrists

 We understand that visiting our podiatry offices in Ebensburg or Johnstown for the first time—or really visiting any medical office, for that matter—can come with certain hesitations: How will I be treated while I’m there? Is this office really the best option I...

Best Hikes (and Runs) in Ebensburg

 Traffic jams, honking horns, ringing cellphones – there is plenty of chaos to keep us busy throughout our days, and with it comes so much stress. All those deadlines you have to meet, all those soccer practices you need to attend, and all those house chores that...

How Effectively Can We Treat Bunions?

 A bunion is one of those conditions that some people feel they just have to endure “as is” for the rest of their lives. It has been a rotten companion for years or even decades, so what can really be done about the matter now? The answer, in fact, can be quite a lot....

What We’ve Learned Coaching Kids’ Sports

 We dispense plenty of podiatric care and advice from our office. However, it is always worth reminding ourselves that the recommendations we make here in our professional “bubble” aren’t always quite as easy to execute in the outside world. One of the ways we know...

A New Year Can Mean New Hope for Your Heel Pain

 We don’t really need to turn a calendar page to start a period of goal pursuit or renewal. But, as human beings, a new year can be a big help in reminding us that many things we take for granted can change. One thing that we tend to unnecessarily accept in our lives...

Why You Need the Right Pair of Winter Boots

 Many people love winter. Some would rather hibernate until spring. Regardless of your feelings on the season, however, it’s important that you equip yourself with the right kinds of winter boots for your needs. Not having the right footwear for your environment and...