Blog | Arkady Kaplansky, DPM

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What Can a Podiatrist Diagnose and Treat?

August 17, 2026

A clear guide to what a podiatrist diagnoses and treats, and when to see a foot and ankle specialist.
Reading time: 10 minutes.

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Peroneal Tendonitis and Pain on the Outer Side of the Foot

August 10, 2026

Why the outer side of your foot hurts when you walk, from peroneal tendonitis to cuboid syndrome, and how it is treated.
Reading time: 11 minutes.

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Podiatrist Doctor Near Me: When to See a Foot Doctor (and When It Can Wait)

August 3, 2026

The warning signs that mean it is time to see a podiatrist, and the foot problems that can usually wait.
Reading time: 11 minutes.

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Pain in the Ball of the Foot: Common Causes

July 27, 2026

A podiatrist’s guide to ball of foot pain, its common causes, treatments, and when to seek care.
Reading time: 10 minutes.

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A smiling older woman laces up supportive walking sneakers on a park bench at golden hour, walking poles and a clinic tote beside her, ready for a pain-free walk.

What to Expect at Your First Podiatrist Visit

July 21, 2026

A clear, step-by-step look at what happens during a first podiatrist visit and how to prepare.
Reading time: 9 minutes.

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Pain on the Top of the Foot: What It Could Mean

July 13, 2026

A clear guide to what top-of-foot pain means, from tendon strain to stress fractures, and when it needs a podiatrist.
Reading time: 11 minutes.

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A medium close-up photograph under soft, natural light from a window to the left, capturing a healthcare provider in a blue scrub top and blue-gloved hands examining a patient's bare foot. The patient, wearing blue jeans, is lying on a medical examination table covered in white paper. The provider's hands hold the foot near the ankle and arch, with the central focus on the physical examination. In the background, a detailed anatomical wall chart is visible, clearly titled “FOOT ANATOMY” with smaller labels like “ARCH PAIN” and “METATARSALS”. Below the chart, a small, multi-piece human foot skeleton model is on display.

Foot Pain by Location: Top, Bottom, Side, Arch, and Ball

July 6, 2026

A location-by-location guide to what different foot pain spots mean and when to seek podiatry care.
Reading time: 11 minutes.

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A detailed clinical photograph, in medium close-up, focusing on a doctor's two blue nitrile-gloved hands examining a patient's foot resting on white paper on an exam table. The patient's foot, positioned on the right side of the frame, has a prominent, non-healing neuropathic ulcer with thick callous edges near the metatarsal heads. The surrounding skin is dry and fissured. One gloved hand supports the foot, and the other index finger is carefully poised near the edge of the ulcer. The sleeve of a white lab coat is visible. The composition is a sharp focus on the foot and hands. The background is a softly blurred medical office, with an active X-ray viewbox on the wall displaying advanced Charcot foot x-rays and an anatomical model of a Charcot foot deformity. Cool, clean clinical overhead lighting illuminates the scene.

7 Common Foot Problems and When to See a Podiatrist

June 29, 2026

A plain-language look at seven common foot problems, their causes, and the warning signs that call for a podiatrist.
Reading time: 9 minutes.

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Plantar Warts vs. Corns and Calluses: How to Tell Them Apart

June 22, 2026

A clear comparison of plantar warts, corns, and calluses, including how each looks, what causes it, and when treatment is needed.
Reading time: 10 minutes.

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A side-angle, close-up shot illuminated by bright, diffused natural daylight streaming from a background window, creating a warm and airy atmosphere. The composition features a human lower leg and foot in the left foreground, resting on a polished wooden coffee table to showcase a prominent, steeply curved high arch with visible texture on the heel. On the right side of the frame, a grey running shoe, a pair of sculpted beige orthotic insoles, and a small massage ball are arranged neatly in sharp focus. The background consists of a softly blurred, neutral-toned living room setting, utilizing a shallow depth of field to emphasize the sharp contours of the foot and the supportive podiatry tools.

High Arch Hurdles: Managing Cavus Foot and Structural Pain

June 16, 2026

Learn why high arches cause chronic foot pain and discover custom orthotics, footwear, and physical therapy options for relief.
Reading time: 11 minutes.

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