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Laurel Podiatry Associates

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Laurel Podiatry Associates

Dr. Shawn P. Echard, podiatrist in Greensburg, PA, and the surrounding area, provides comprehensive foot and ankle medical and surgical treatments.

12/30/2025

The medical condition that is known as plantar fasciitis can often cause severe pain and discomfort. It affects the heel and arch of the foot, and it may be difficult to walk. The plantar fascia is identified as a portion of tissue that is found on t

Read more: https://www.laurelpodiatry.com/blog/stretches-that-may-help-to-relieve-pain-from-plantar-fasciitis

12/25/2025

Painful deformities, such as hammertoes, can be treated. Stop living with foot pain, and have beautiful feet again!

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12/23/2025

Diabetes can slow the body’s ability to heal wounds, particularly on the feet where circulation is reduced and nerve damage is often present. High blood sugar levels interfere with blood flow and damage small vessels, making it harder for oxygen an

Read more: https://www.laurelpodiatry.com/blog/facts-about-diabetic-wound-healing

12/16/2025

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack the thin layer of cells that cover the joints, leading to soreness, swelling, and ongoing inflammation. When it affects the feet, it can cause stiffness, pain, warmth, and d

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12/10/2025

Kager’s fat pad is a soft, cushion-like structure located in the back of the ankle, behind the Achilles tendon. It helps reduce friction and absorb shock during movement. Fat pad syndrome occurs when this area becomes inflamed or irritated, often d

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12/09/2025

Heel pain can negatively affect your day-to-day life. Simple activities like walking can become incredibly uncomfortable or painful due to heel pain.Don’t live with heel pain and get treated.

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12/08/2025

Morton’s neuroma is a painful condition that develops when the tissue around a nerve between the toes thickens, often due to pressure from tight shoes, high heels, or repetitive impact activities. It may look subtle from the outside, but many peopl

Read more: https://www.laurelpodiatry.com/blog/navigating-the-discomfort-of-morton-s-neuroma

12/07/2025

An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes infection. Common risk factors include wearing tight shoes, improper nail trimming, injury to the toe, or genetic pre

Read more: https://www.laurelpodiatry.com/blog/causes-and-relief-for-ingrown-toenails

12/06/2025

Red feet in older adults can signal underlying health issues that need attention. Peripheral artery disease can reduce blood flow, while venous insufficiency causes blood to pool in the legs, both leading to discoloration and swelling. Diabetes may c

Read more: https://www.laurelpodiatry.com/blog/causes-of-red-feet-in-elderly-people

12/05/2025

Bunions are characterized by a noticeable bump on the side of the big toe, resulting from an abnormality in the foot bones that causes the big toe to lean toward the second toe instead of remaining straight. While some bunions may initially be painle

Read more: https://www.laurelpodiatry.com/blog/understanding-bunions

12/04/2025

There are noticeable symptoms that occur when toenail fungus develops. These can include yellowing of the toenails, and in advanced stages, they can thicken and can possibly detach from the nail bed. Many patients find their nails have become unsight

Read more: https://www.laurelpodiatry.com/blog/what-are-the-symptoms-of-toenail-fungus

12/03/2025

Gout results from a buildup of uric acid in the body and most commonly affects the big toe. Noticeable symptoms of gout are an intense burning pain, along with swelling and redness. It is also possible to have a buildup of uric acid, but experience

Read more: https://www.laurelpodiatry.com/blog/different-forms-of-gout

Address

235 Humphrey Road , Suite #4
Greensburg, PA
15601

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8:30am - 2pm

Website

http://laurelpodiatry.com/

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Shawn P. Echard, DPM, provides first-class foot and ankle health care for patients in Greensburg, Somerset, Mount Pleasant and Shadyside, PA. At Laurel Podiatry Associates, we specialize in diabetic foot care, advanced technology pain relief and foot and ankle surgical solutions. Dr. Echard, board-certified podiatrist and surgeon, and his professional team provide expert treatments for heel pain and plantar fasciitis; fungal and ingrown toenail; arthritis; tendonitis; deformities such as bunions, hammertoe, clawtoe, and clubfoot; all types of injuries including sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations and sports injuries; skin problems ranging from athlete’s foot, corns and calluses to skin cancer; neuromas. At Laurel Podiatry Associates, we specialize in foot care for patients with diabetes including foot screens, diabetic shoes and custom-made orthotic inserts. Because peripheral neuropathy or nerve damage so often accompanies diabetes, we offer advanced technology to diagnose and treat this issue. Our painless laser treatment can resolve the pain of neuropathy as well as other foot and ankle problems such as injuries, degenerative joints, overuse and general foot pain. For your convenience, we have four offices in the greater east-Pittsburgh area with office hours every weekday. Many minor surgical procedures are handled under local anesthesia right in our offices. Call us for an appointment or contact us via our website. We accept Medicare and most insurance plans.