Do you feel a stabbing pain in your heel with your first steps out of bed in the morning? You’re not alone! Every day, thousands of Americans suffer from this condition. Plantar fasciitis, more commonly known as heel pain, is by far the most common complaint patients bring to podiatric physicians. Aching heels can truly affect your lifestyle and disrupt essential activities and prevent you, to a large extent, from playing sports or simply going … Read more
Michelle Harrington, a teen patient at Bloomfield Foot Specialists, was so inspired by the Soles 4 Souls display in our waiting room that she decided to start her own shoe drive in her hometown of Simsbury. Thank you Michelle, we are so proud of you! Dr. LeBlanc
For many athletes and weekend exercise warriors, winter is a time to enhance their cardiovascular health. Many partake in winter sports such as sledding, skiing, snowboarding, rough-and-tumble ice hockey, or casual ice skating. Winter sports offer a fast track for fun, but expose the body to injuries, especially foot and ankle injuries. Some common winter and snow sports injuries related to the foot and ankle include: Frostbite – The symptoms of frostbite include skin-color changes, from blue … Read more
In 2011, CMIC (Connecticut Medical Insurance Company) presented Bloomfield Foot Specialists the Top Podiatric Practice in Connecticut award. This was the first time ever that the award was offered to a Connecticut podiatrist practice. Bloomfield Foot Specialists were recognized for their superior organization, following of patient testing results, as well as local and state involvement in the podiatric medical associations. Bloomfield Foot Specialists was also nominated by their peers and … Read more
Soles 4 Souls is an international shoe charity dedicated to providing shoes to people in need. All you have to do is bring your gently worn or new shoes to a drop-off location near you or ship them directly to the organization. Click here to find drop-off locations. Millions of people live in poverty, often lacking the basics that we take for granted. Your old shoes could be a luxury … Read more