Restaurant workers spend long hours on their feet, which makes proper footwear essential for comfort, safety, and long-term health. Wearing the right shoes with supportive soles helps reduce fatigue, prevent injuries, and improve posture. Insoles can provide added cushioning and arch support, while moisture-wicking socks help prevent blisters and fungal infections. Maintaining foot cleanliness is important to avoid odor and skin problems. A podiatrist can assess foot structure, recommend custom orthotics, and treat issues like heel pain or calluses that often affect service industry professionals. If you work in a busy kitchen or dining environment and experience foot discomfort, it is suggested that you schedule a visit with a podiatrist who can treat various foot conditions and guide you on what shoes to wear for your industry.

While working on the feet, it is important to take the proper care of them. For more information about working on your feet, contact our doctors from Foot & Ankle Center of Oklahoma. Our doctors will treat your foot and ankle needs.

Working on Your Feet

Standing on your feet for long periods of time can cause stress and pain in your feet. Your whole body may experience change in terms of posture, back pain, bunions, callouses and or plantar warts. There are ways to avoid these conditions with proper foot care, smart choices and correct posture.

Positive Changes

Negative heeled shoe – Choosing this shoe type places the heel slightly lower than the ball of the foot. These are great for overall foot health. Find shoes that fit you correctly.

Go barefoot – Our feet were not designed to be enclosed for all hours of the day. Try to periodically expose your feet to air.

Eliminate Pain

Foot Exercises – Performing simple exercises, incorporating yoga and doing stretches are beneficial. This will allow increased blood flow to the area and muscles of the foot.

Achilles tendon – Stretching the foot out flat on the floor will relax the calf muscles and tendon. These exercises can be performed almost anywhere. Make sure you add these exercises to your daily regimen. 

With a little bit of this information and knowing more about foot health, you will notice changes. Foot stretches and proper footwear will help with pain and prevent further issues.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices located in Oklahoma City and Yukon, OK . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.

Blisters on the feet usually form when friction or pressure damages the outer layer of skin, causing fluid to build up as a natural protective response. This often happens from shoes that rub, or repetitive movements, such as walking or running long distances. Moisture, heat, and socks that do not allow airflow can make skin more prone to blistering. Other causes include burns, frostbite, allergic reactions, and certain medical conditions like eczema or diabetic neuropathy. Blood blisters may appear when the skin is pinched or crushed, leading to bleeding beneath the surface. Blisters can be painful, especially on weight-bearing areas of the foot, and may limit mobility. It is important not to pop a blister, as breaking the skin can increase the risk of infection. If a blister becomes discolored, swollen, or does not heal, medical attention may be needed. If you frequently develop blisters on your feet, it is suggested that you schedule an appointment with a podiatrist to determine the cause and receive safe and sterile treatment.

Blisters are prone to making everyday activities extremely uncomfortable. If your feet are hurting, contact our doctors of Foot & Ankle Center of Oklahoma. Our doctors can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

Foot Blisters

Foot blisters develop as a result of constantly wearing tight or ill-fitting footwear. This happens due to the constant rubbing from the shoe, which can often lead to pain.

What Are Foot Blisters?

A foot blister is a small fluid-filled pocket that forms on the upper-most layer of the skin. Blisters are filled with clear fluid and can lead to blood drainage or pus if the area becomes infected.

How Do Blisters Form?

Blisters on the feet are often the result of constant friction of skin and material, usually by shoe rubbing. Walking in sandals, boots, or shoes that don’t fit properly for long periods of time can result in a blister. Having consistent foot moisture and humidity can easily lead to blister formation.

Prevention & Treatment

It is important to properly care for the affected area in order to prevent infection and ease the pain. Do not lance the blister and use a Band-Aid to provide pain relief. Also, be sure to keep your feet dry and wear proper fitting shoes. If you see blood or pus in a blister, seek assistance from a podiatrist.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our offices located in Oklahoma City and Yukon, OK . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.

Clubfoot is a deformity present at birth in which a baby’s foot points downward and turns inward, often making the foot appear short and twisted. Clubfoot, also known as talipes, affects the muscles, tendons, and bones of the foot and ankle. The tight Achilles tendon and shortened tissues on the inner side of the leg prevent the foot from moving into a normal position. In many cases, both feet are affected. Diagnosis is typically made shortly after birth, although some cases are identified before birth using prenatal imaging. A common approach to treatment is the Ponseti method, which uses a series of corrective plaster casts followed by minor surgery to release the tight tendon. After casting, the child often wears special bracing to help prevent recurrence. A podiatrist can assess the condition, recommend appropriate casting, and determine whether surgery is needed to achieve long-term correction. If your newborn has symptoms of clubfoot, it is suggested that you schedule an appointment with a podiatrist for appropriate treatment.

Congenital foot problems require immediate attention to avoid future complications. If you have any concerns, contact our doctors of Foot & Ankle Center of Oklahoma. Our doctors can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

Congenital foot problems are deformities affecting the feet, toes, and/or ankles that children are born with. Some of these conditions have a genetic cause while others just happen. Some specific foot ailments that children may be born with include clubfeet, polydactyly/macrodactyly, and cleft foot. There are several other foot anomalies that can occur congenitally. What all of these conditions have in common is that a child may experience difficulty walking or performing everyday activities, as well as trouble finding footwear that fits their foot deformity. Some of these conditions are more serious than others. Consulting with a podiatrist as early as possible will help in properly diagnosing a child’s foot condition while getting the necessary treatment underway.

What are Causes of Congenital Foot Problem?

A congenital foot problem is one that happens to a child at birth. These conditions can be caused by a genetic predisposition, developmental or positional abnormalities during gestation, or with no known cause.

What are Symptoms of Congenital Foot Problems?

Symptoms vary by the congenital condition. Symptoms may consist of the following:

• Clubfoot, where tendons are shortened, bones are shaped differently, and the Achilles tendon is tight, causing the foot to point in and down. It is also possible for the soles of the feet to face each other.
• Polydactyly, which usually consists of a nubbin or small lump of tissue without a bone, a toe that is partially formed but has no joints, or an extra toe.
• Vertical talus, where the talus bone forms in the wrong position causing other bones in the foot to line up improperly, the front of the foot to point up, and the bottom of the foot to stiffen, with no arch, and to curve out.
• Tarsal coalition, when there is an abnormal connection of two or more bones in the foot leading to severe, rigid flatfoot.
• Cleft foot, where there are missing toes, a V-shaped cleft, and other anatomical differences.
• Macrodactyly, when the toes are abnormally large due to overgrowth of the underlying bone or soft tissue.

Treatment and Prevention

While there is nothing one can do to prevent congenital foot problems, raising awareness and receiving neonatal screenings are important. Early detection by taking your child to a podiatrist leads to the best outcome possible.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices located in Oklahoma City and Yukon, OK . We offer the newest diagnostic tools and technology to treat your foot and ankle needs.

Toenail fungus progresses through early, moderate, and advanced stages. In the early stage, the nail may develop white or yellow spots and mild discoloration. The moderate stage brings thickening, increased discoloration, and brittleness. In the advanced stage, the nail may become deformed, separate from the nail bed, and emit an odor. Risk factors include walking barefoot in damp areas, wearing tight shoes, or having diabetes or poor circulation. Symptoms worsen over time and can cause pain or difficulty walking. A podiatrist can diagnose the severity of the infection and provide treatment, such as debridement, antifungal therapy, or laser treatment. If you have symptoms of toenail fungus, it is strongly suggested that you consult a podiatrist who can offer effective treatment solutions, which may include prescribed medication.

For more information about treatment, contact our doctors of Foot & Ankle Center of Oklahoma. Our doctors can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

Toenail Fungus Treatment

Toenail fungus is a condition that affects many people and can be especially hard to get rid of. Fortunately, there are several methods to go about treating and avoiding it.

Antifungals & Deterrence

Oral antifungal medicine has been shown to be effective in many cases. It is important to consult with a podiatrist to determine the proper regiment for you, or potentially explore other options.

Applying foot powder on the feet and shoes helps keep the feet free of moisture and sweat.

Sandals or open toed shoes – Wearing these will allow air movement and help keep feet dry. They also expose your feet to light, which fungus cannot tolerate. Socks with moisture wicking material also help as well.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices located in Oklahoma City and Yukon, OK . We offer the newest diagnostic tools and technology to treat your foot and ankle needs.