What's the Difference Between a Medical Pedicure and a Regular Pedicure?
Medical pedicures are popular in Europe but almost unheard of here in the U.S. While we know what to expect during a typical pedicure at...
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Dr. Shannon Thompson
- Mar 7, 2022
- 4 min
What’s the bumpy thing on the bottom of your foot - could it be a wart?
One of the most common causes of a thick, rough skin type of growth on the bottom of the foot is warts. These can be painful to walk on,...
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Dr. Shannon Thompson
- Jan 31, 2022
- 3 min
Resistance to Antifungal Medications
Have you had a hard time getting rid of your toenail fungus? One reason may be the emerging resistance of fungi to antifungal...
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Dr. Shannon Thompson
- Jan 28, 2022
- 2 min
What is a fungal toenail?
A fungal toenail describes an infection of the nail plate and the nail bed beneath it. The medical term for a fungal toenail is...
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Dr. Shannon Thompson
- Jan 26, 2022
- 6 min
Aging Feet: 5 Changes to Your Feet Over The Age of 50
When we think about how our bodies change with age, we usually think of graying hair, sagging skin, or arthritis of the knees or back. We...
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Dr. Shannon Thompson
- Jan 24, 2022
- 5 min
Chemotherapy and Your Feet
Chemotherapy can be lifesaving in the fight against cancer, but it can also ravage your body in the process. These medications kill...
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Dr. Shannon Thompson
- Jan 20, 2022
- 2 min
Diabetic Insoles, Custom Made in Weymouth, MA
What are diabetic insoles? Diabetic insoles are specially made shoe liners that protect the feet from ulceration, pressure sores and...
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Dr. Shannon Thompson
- Jan 15, 2022
- 2 min
What are Custom Orthotics and Who Needs Them?
What is a Custom Orthotic? A custom orthotic is a unique device for your shoe that aligns the foot and ankle into the most anatomically...
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Dr. Shannon Thompson
- Jan 14, 2022
- 2 min
What Is a Medical Pedicure (Medi-Pedi)?
A good foot treatment is heaven, but with so many different pedicure options out there it can be hard to know where to go and what to...
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Dr. Shannon Thompson
- Jan 11, 2022
- 3 min
Can Foot Problems Cause Back Pain?
Anyone who has had to wear a walking boot or surgical shoe knows how life changing it can be when you’re in pain and can’t walk normally....
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Dr. Shannon Thompson
- Jan 10, 2022
- 4 min
Foot Pain and Problems from Skiing and Snowboarding
When winter hits and the snow starts to pile up, there’s no better place to be than on the side of a mountain, swooshing and carving the...
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Dr. Shannon Thompson
- Jan 7, 2022
- 1 min
New Site Launch!
Ace Feet podiatry now has a new website. Located in Weymouth, MA, we serve patients in the Greater Boston Area.
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