Our Podiatric Blog

 Long considered to be an affliction of aging, many people now realize that arthritis isn’t a single condition. There are actually over a hundred different types of arthritic conditions, and they can affect the human body in various ways. Given that each of your feet...

 No matter the condition, if we can treat it without needing to perform surgery, we will. Now, in the case of progressive conditions—hammertoes, bunions—the only way to correct the abnormal positioning of the toe is through surgical procedures. The good news is that...

 At Premier Podiatry Group, we know choosing to undergo surgery isn’t an easy decision for you, nor should it be. There are many considerations you should weigh, including the recovery period. The good news is that we are here to help you when deciding if you should...

 Most people don’t want to undergo surgery unless it is absolutely necessary. The truth of the matter is that most of us in the medical profession don’t want you to have to undergo surgery unless it is absolutely necessary, either. The good news is that many of the...

 We provide comprehensive foot care services here at Premier Podiatry Group, all the way to the tip of your toes. When it comes to those valuable digits, there are many medical issues that can cause problems to arise. Whereas any toe can potentially develop a problem,...

 Heel pain affects numerous people every year for many different reasons. It develops from sports injuries, nerve damage, arthritis, and even simply general wear and tear on the lower limbs. When the problem is an overuse injury—which is quite common—exercises to...

 Many residents in our Ebensburg community stay active in a variety of different ways. One of the more popular forms of exercise, whether here or just about anywhere else, is running. If you are a local runner, you probably realize we have a great resource in town in...

 In Aesop’s classic fable “The Tortoise and the Hare,” the slow and steady tortoise manages to cross the finish line before the arrogant hare. There have been numerous interpretations of the fable’s meaning throughout the centuries, but it illustrates the point that...

 Lasers—highly-concentrated beams of light—have made a transition from essential elements of science fiction to a valuable tool used in real-world medical practice. As you encounter them more frequently in the health care field, it’s important to know which foot...