Our Foot & Ankle Care Blog
Your foot and ankle health isn't just something that needs occasional maintenance. It's influenced daily by the shoes you wear, the activities you perform, and even the food you eat! Our blog offers a wealth of information ranging from specific care to tips for daily life.
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Can Your Shoes Change Your Feet? The shoes can make the person, but can they actually have effects on the shape or function of your feet? Dr. Matt Wettstein of Advanced Foot & Ankle weighs in. -
How to Put an End to Morning Heel Pain (Without Surgery) If heel pain is the bane of your mornings, it’s time to take action and reclaim your comfort. Twin Falls podiatrist Matt Wettstein has tips on treatments and lifestyle changes to get rid of pain. -
5 Reasons You Could Want Foot Orthotics Custom orthotics can be a great help for your feet, but they tend to have an old stigma attached to them. Dr. Wettstein busts through perceptions and explains why many people will be thankful to get them. -
How to Find Your Perfect Pair of Hiking Boots There’s no place in the world like Southern Idaho to go for a great hike! Just remember that the right footwear can be the difference between an awesome excursion or a day filled with foot pain. -
Go Natural: Use Your Body’s Own Healing Abilities New treatment technologies like MLS laser therapy naturally stimulate your body’s own regeneration and repair mechanisms and trigger healing without medications or surgery. We have it in our office, too! -
How to Get Back in the Game Don’t let one of these common sports injuries keep you out of the game! Keep yourself in good shape to prevent injury and take proper steps to rehabilitate physically and mentally so you can return just as strong! Dr. Wettstein explains. -
What Does Neuropathy Really Mean? It's easy to find medical information about peripheral neuropathy. But what is life really like if you live with this condition? What challenges lay ahead? Dr. Matt Wettstein, a foot specialist in Twin Falls, explains. -
Preventing and Caring for Dry Feet Dry feet can be more than an eyesore—severe cases could even lead to pain, bleeding, or infections! Learn how to protect your feet and soothe dry, cracked skin when it occurs. -
How Should a Bone Spur Be Treated? Bone spurs don’t need treatment if they aren’t causing pain. If they are, our Twin Falls podiatrist has several options to address them. -
Are Heel Spurs and Plantar Fasciitis Related? Heel spurs and plantar fasciitis are frequently linked, but they have many differences as well. Dr. Matt Wettstein explains.