Many of you have probably heard the story of Achilles whose mother feared he would die young and dipped his body in the River of Styx, which was supposed to offer powers of invulnerability. However, she was holding him by his heel, so his heel became vulnerable and was not protected by the powers offered […]

Fort Myers-Cape Coral, FL  – Family Foot & Leg Center, PA is proud to welcome Dr. Sahiba Singh to its medical staff. She received her doctor of medicine degree from Temple University’s Podiatric School of Medicine. She completer her residency at Geisinger Community Medical Center and internship at the Rubin Institute of Advanced Orthopedics.   […]

Why did my Doctor order a Doppler? Doppler with Ultrasound imaging are used to check for blood flow to the foot and lower leg.  In general, it is to see if you have adequate blood flow to the foot.   Oftentimes, we can feel your pulses but sometimes we may not be able to. Therefore, […]

Ankle sprains are common injuries that can affect people of all ages or fitness levels. The majority of the population has likely experienced an ankle sprain at one point. When a sprain occurs, most think “no big deal” and prematurely return to their usual routine only to sprain it again. This is a common phenomenon […]

A bunion is a bony bump that develops usually in the big toe. This may be caused by a variety of problems such as inherent problem with foot bones, shape of your foot, foot deformity, arthitis, etc that is usually worsened by wearing ill-fitting shoes. When the bump is in the joint of the little […]

How do you get a foot ulcer? Surprisingly, the most common cause of ulcers in people with diabetes is constant pressure and rubbing, usually from ill-fitting footwear. Diabetics are more prone to develop wounds that don’t heal easily due to: Nerve damage or neuropathy – Those with nerve problems can develop a blister or a […]

You are ecstatic that your city is finally beginning to reopen after these long months of quarantine. It’s time to enjoy these beautiful sunny days. You slide your feet into a new pair of opened toes shoes, but you are mortified to see your toenails are thick and discolored. Most commonly, these changes are due […]