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Affiliated Foot Care Center

Affiliated Foot Care Center, with offices in Middlefield and Wallingford, CT is dedicated to getting to the root of your foot or ankle problem.

12/30/2025

The shoes worn for running play a large role in how the feet handle repeated force. Because every step places pressure through the heels, arches, and toes, cushioned running shoes can help absorb shock and protect the joints. When shoes lack adequate

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12/23/2025

The biomechanics of the foot describe how the foot moves and absorbs force with each step. When the foot lands, it must support the body’s weight, adapt to the ground, and push off smoothly for the next step. This process relies on many small bones

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12/16/2025

Aging can affect the way the feet feel and move, and seniors often notice changes in balance, comfort, and stability as soft tissues lose elasticity and arches weaken. Joint stiffness, bunions, stress fractures, and changes in bone strength can make

Read more: https://www.drgordonfosdick.com/blog/strategies-for-foot-care-in-seniors.html

12/09/2025

Winter sports offer excitement and exercise, but cold weather increases the risk of foot and ankle injuries. Cold temperatures can reduce muscle flexibility, slow reaction time, and decrease circulation, making ankles more prone to twists, sprains, a

Read more: https://www.drgordonfosdick.com/blog/preventing-winter-sports-foot-and-ankle-injuries.html

12/05/2025

You don't need an excuse to have beautiful nails. Step outside without worrying about the appearance of your feet.

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12/02/2025

Ingrown toenails can turn a simple step into a sharp reminder that something is not quite right. They often begin when the nail edge grows into the surrounding skin, creating tenderness, swelling, and redness. Many people try to manage the discomfort

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11/25/2025

Getting back to running after breaking an ankle depends on bone healing, joint stability, and strength in the foot and ankle. After an ankle fracture, stiffness, swelling, and weakness often occur due to immobilization in a cast or boot. Before runni

Read more: https://www.drgordonfosdick.com/blog/resuming-running-after-a-broken-ankle.html

11/18/2025

Plantar warts are small growths that develop on the bottom of the feet, often on the heels or toes, where pressure and friction occur. They are caused by the human papillomavirus, which enters the skin through tiny cuts or breaks. These warts may app

Read more: https://www.drgordonfosdick.com/blog/the-appearance-of-plantar-warts.html

11/11/2025

Swollen feet and ankles occur when excess fluid accumulates in the lower limbs, a condition known as edema. This swelling can cause discomfort, tightness, or a heavy sensation in the legs. Common causes include blood clots, venous insufficiency, vari

Read more: https://www.drgordonfosdick.com/blog/swollen-feet-and-ankles-and-when-to-seek-podiatric-care.html

11/05/2025

Do you suffer from heel pain when you get up in the morning? If so, you should seek professional help and have a proper diagnosis performed. Heel pain can be caused by several different foot-related conditions.

Read more: https://www.drgordonfosdick.com/blog/heel-pain-can-be-treated-7.html

11/04/2025

Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a condition in which the arteries that supply blood to the legs and feet become narrowed or blocked, reducing circulation. Symptoms include leg pain or cramping during activity, numbness, coldness in the feet or

Read more: https://www.drgordonfosdick.com/blog/facts-about-peripheral-artery-disease-and-how-a-podiatrist-can-help.html

10/28/2025

Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a condition where the tibial nerve, located near the ankle, becomes compressed as it passes through the tarsal tunnel, a narrow space inside the ankle. This can cause pain, tingling, and numbness in the foot and ankle, often

Read more: https://www.drgordonfosdick.com/blog/treating-tarsal-tunnel-syndrome-3.html

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470 Main Street
Middlefield, CT
06455

Telephone

+18603498500

Website

https://drgordonfosdick.com/

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