Preventive Foot Care Tips from Your Podiatrist

Total Foot Care, staffed by Dr. Richard Cohen, Dr. Jeffrey Steinberg, and Dr. Alex Lakner, can help you find a podiatrist in Greenbelt and Ellicott City, MD, to improve your overall foot health. Our team of experts is diverse, skilled, and knowledgeable in this field. We can also provide some personal foot care tips to ensure your feet stay stronger for longer.

Daily Inspection: Critical for Your Feet

We spend a lot of time on our feet and must do what we can to minimize potential problems. For example, daily inspections (such as checking for cracks in your feet or even changes in your toe position) can help manage things like hammertoes or lesions on your soles. This tip can also help you know when to schedule an appointment with our team of experts.

Moisturize the Skin Daily 

Few people take the time to moisturize their feet, which is a huge problem. The feet are very prone to drying out and need you to follow these steps to keep them healthy and strong:

• Choose a moisturizer with ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, and glycerin 
• Put oil on your feet at the end of every day or when you wake up to make it a habit 
• Wear breathable cotton socks to help the hydration process and keep your feet healthy
• Keep your feet dry even after moisturizing to avoid fungus that can easily spread

Clean Your Feet

Sure, you probably shower daily, but do you pay close attention to your feet? At Total Foot Care, Dr. Cohen, Dr. Steinberg, and Dr. Lakner know that most people probably don’t think to scrub their feet. As a trusted podiatrist in Greenbelt and Ellicott City, MD, we're telling you to wash them with mild soap and dry them regularly to keep them healthy and happy.

Keep Your Feet Working 

Did you know it’s a great idea to exercise your feet regularly? After all, we rarely put them through their full range of motion, and some muscles are ignored. Toe stretches, ankle roles, and marble pickups can all help make your feet stronger. We suggest taking these steps every day to improve their health. You can easily do ankle rolls for minutes if you work at a desk.

We Are Here to Help

If your feet are hurting or you’re worried about your overall health, it’s critical to call Total Foot Care immediately and schedule an appointment with Dr. Cohen, Dr. Steinberg, and Dr. Lakner. These three podiatrist specialists provide Greenbelt and Ellicott City, MD, with the care its residents need. So call us at (301) 345-4087 to learn more about our therapies.