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• posted: Dec. 22, 2025
• Foot Pain

Foot Pain That Won’t Go Away: When to See a Podiatrist Persistent foot pain disrupts daily movement, limits activity, and often signals an underlying condition that needs professional attention. Dr. Eric Read More

• posted: Dec. 20, 2025
• Hammertoes

Understanding Why Hammertoes Develop Hammertoes form when the muscles and tendons responsible for keeping the toes straight lose their natural balance. As this imbalance progresses, the affected toe bends at the Read More

• posted: Dec. 18, 2025
• Orthotics

Patients who struggle with flat feet often deal with more than foot discomfort. Issues such as knee strain, hip tightness, and lower-back pain frequently develop when the feet lack proper Read More

• posted: Nov. 21, 2025
• Toenail Fungus

At Eric S. Trathen, DPM in Fort Myers, FL, toenail fungus is a frequent and often frustrating condition that can affect anyone, especially those who spend time in warm, moist Read More

• posted: Nov. 19, 2025
• Achilles Tendonitis

At Eric S. Trathen, DPM in Fort Myers, FL, Achilles tendonitis is a common concern for both athletes and active adults. This condition involves inflammation of the tendon that connects Read More

• posted: Nov. 17, 2025
• Foot Doctor

At Eric S. Trathen, DPM in Fort Myers, FL, a first visit to a foot doctor is an important step toward understanding, preventing, and treating foot and ankle issues. Whether Read More

• posted: Oct. 27, 2025
• Wound Care

For patients dealing with foot wounds, whether from diabetes, an acute injury, or another chronic condition, timely evaluation by a podiatrist is critical. Eric S. Trathen, DPM, FACPM, CWSP, in Read More

• posted: Oct. 25, 2025
• Achilles Tendon Injury

The Achilles tendon might not be something you think about every day, but it does an incredible amount of work. It connects the muscles in your calf to your heel Read More

• posted: Oct. 23, 2025
• Ankle Fractures

A fractured ankle can happen in a second — one bad landing, a twist on uneven ground, or even a simple misstep on a wet floor. It’s the kind of Read More

• posted: Oct. 04, 2025
• Diabetic Foot Care,  Diabetic Foot,  Diabetic Foot Evaluation

For people living with diabetes, regular foot care is not simply a matter of comfort. Diabetes often leads to complications such as neuropathy, poor circulation, and slow-healing wounds that, if Read More

• posted: Oct. 02, 2025
• Diabetic Foot Evaluations

For people living with diabetes, routine foot evaluations are a critical part of maintaining long-term health. Diabetes can increase the risk of nerve damage, circulation problems, and slow-healing wounds, all Read More

• posted: Sep. 30, 2025
• Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is a complex condition that affects the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord, often causing tingling, numbness, burning sensations, or weakness in the feet and legs. Read More

• posted: Sep. 16, 2025
• Ankle Sprain

An ankle sprain may seem like a minor mishap, but without proper care, it can develop into a long-lasting problem. Whether caused by a quick misstep, a sports injury, or Read More

• posted: Aug. 10, 2025
• Sports Injuries

Athletes and active individuals rely on healthy feet and ankles to perform at their best—whether they’re training for competition or just staying fit. But when a sports injury strikes, even Read More

• posted: Aug. 09, 2025
• Achilles Tendon

The Achilles tendon plays a critical role in walking, running, and everyday movement. As the largest tendon in the body, it connects the calf muscles to the heel bone and Read More