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Facts about Hammertoes

April 19, 2019

Have you noticed lately that one or more of your toes appear to be bending at the middle joint when your foot is at rest? If so, you may be developing a hammertoe. At First Coast Foot & Ankle Clinic, we want patients to seek treatment early for th...

Do’s and Don’ts for Improving Foot Health

April 12, 2019

It’s April and that means we at First Coast Foot & Ankle Clinic are celebrating Foot Health Awareness Month. Improving the health of your feet doesn’t have to be difficult or complicated. Observing some basic tips will prevent podiatric disorders ...

6 Ways to Avoid Fungal Infections

April 3, 2019

Here in lovely Duval County, there are lots of opportunities for enjoying activities for swimming, sunning and taking advantage of our (usually) wonderful weather. At First Coast Foot & Ankle Clinic, however, we know there are also potential hazar...

Dealing with Weak Ankles

March 29, 2019

Do your ankles always feel like they’re going to “give way” and twist out of place? At First Coast Foot and Ankle, we see many patients with weak or chronic ankle instability. This condition can be the result of a frustrating cycle of ankles sprai...

Bunions 101

March 29, 2019

Bunions are a foot problem that many patients come to see us for at First Coast Foot and Ankle. Although often the butt of jokes, bunions are no laughing matter. They can be extremely painful and debilitating without proper care. Here’s what you n...

Making Ugly Nails Sandal-Ready

March 29, 2019

Do you avoid beach days and wearing open-toed shoes because you are embarrassed about the appearance of one or more of your toenails? At First Coast Foot & Ankle Clinic, we see many patients who have nails that are discolored, thickened, crumbling...

Eat This Not That for Healthier Feet

March 7, 2019

At First Coast Foot and Ankle Clinic, we know that the health of your entire body has an effect on the health of your feet. March is National Nutrition Month and a good time to make the connection between your diet and your podiatric health. Below...

8 Ways To Take Better Care of Your Feet

February 27, 2019

At First Coast Foot & Ankle Clinic, we treat all types of podiatric disorders, but we also want to help educate our patients on how to be proactive about their foot and ankle health. There are many simple steps that can be taken that will help pre...

Achilles Tendonitis Afflicts Pros and Weekend Warriors

February 21, 2019

The largest, the strongest and the most frequently injured tendon in the body is the Achilles tendon—the long band of tissue that runs down the back of your lower leg, connecting your calf muscle to your heel bone. At First Coast Foot and Ankle Cl...

Preventing Diabetic Foot Complications

February 12, 2019

At First Coast Foot and Ankle, we know that patients with diabetes have to take special care of their feet. Diabetes delivers a double whammy to your feet. Many patients with this disease suffer from neuropathy or nerve damage. Neuropathy can caus...

Knock Your SocksOff For Optimum Health

February 1, 2019

It’s that time of year to knock your socks off and enjoy a little fun in the sun in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach and the Ponte Vedra Beach area!!! That also makes it a good time for annual physical examinations (aka "annuals") essential for m...

Laser for your Foot & Ankle Pain

January 31, 2019

First Coast Foot and Ankle Clinic is excited to announce MLS laser therapy! Dr. Vimal Reddy is one of few in Jacksonville, FL who is currently offering this amazing treatment. The laser therapy painlessly and effectively relieves: Heel Pai...

Walk this way - In the right shoe for you

January 31, 2019

Last night you may have been entertained by the fancy footwork of wrestlers such as John Cena, Randy Orton, Triple H and The Undertaker while watching WWE Wrestlemania 27. Or perhaps you were engaged in the Country Music Awards admiring the coutu...

Don't Stress the Gate River Run

January 31, 2019

The excitement of the Gate River Run is building here on the First Coast as the largest 15K race in the US will once again serve as the race where America’s top Olympic athletes will compete for $85,000 in prize money. Many athletes can experienc...

The Hand-Shake: A Sweaty Situation?

January 31, 2019

So many important moments in life are sealed with a hand-shake, and simultaneously we are judged by this same action. The shake can initially be a stressful social necessity, due to the technique of how much strength use, and for how long, but ma...

All shoes Are Not Created Equal

January 31, 2019

The 26.2 with Donna marathon runners had some stiff competition last weekend with Tesfaye Girmafrom Ethiopia finishing the race with a record time of 2:15:40. Most of us can only dream of running a marathon in that time or opt for rocket boosters ...

Running Pains: The Injury Report for Metatarsalgia

January 31, 2019

The Northeast is still recovering from blizzard Nemo, but in Florida February is the start to beautiful weather. Many runners are starting the race seasonby training hard and putting many miles on their sneakers. As with a more intense training ...

Common Exercising Injuries

January 31, 2019

It’s a couple weeks into 2013 and many people are still very dedicated to their new year’s resolution of weight loss or a healthier lifestyle. Some of these new exercisers are filling the gyms or enjoying the jogging paths in their new, hopefully...

Solution to Heel Pain After Too Much Holiday Shopping

January 31, 2019

It’s finally cooling off in Jacksonville, FL, Thanksgiving has past and the Holiday Season is officially upon us, leaving many running for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. While running is great cardio, it may not be so great for your feet du...

Flat Feet Forever?

January 31, 2019

Lots has happen this month on the First Coast; The successful 2012 Southern Women’s Show, Zac Brown Band performing at Veterans Memorial, The Jacksonville Beach Sea and Sky Spectacular, Florida vs. Georgia and lets not forget Halloween 2012! With...

Retired Jacksonville Jaguar Fred Taylor Inducted into the Pride of the Jaguars

January 31, 2019

Despite the Jacksonville Jaguars losing to the Cincinnati Bengals at last Sunday’s game there was a silver lining for First Coast fans. The official NFL referees are back and Fred Taylor was inducted into the Pride of Jaguars during halftime! Bu...

Is Your Middle School Superstar Benched with Heel Pain?

January 31, 2019

As summer comes to an end and fall season’s start, many parents face unexpected injuries to their favorite players. I’m not talking about the Jacksonville Jaguars, though their O-line has its fair share of injuries, I’m referring to our middle sc...

Jacksonville Jaguars Offensive Line Suffer from Ankle Injuries

January 31, 2019

First Coast Foot and Ankle Clinic could not be more excited that football season has begun! But already three of the Jacksonville Jaguars offensive line starters are wearing protective boots on their left ankles following the overtime loss to the ...

September is National P.A.D Month: Are You At Risk?

January 31, 2019

Between the changing of seasons bringing cooler temperatures, and events such as the 2012 First Coast Heart Walk, and Northeast Florida Beer Cup approaching, September is shaping up to be an exciting month in Jacksonville. September is also P.A.D ...

Don't Hide Ugly, Thick, Discolored Toenails.... Treat Them!

January 31, 2019

It’s hard to believe the 2012 Summer Olympics are over, the school year has started in Jacksonville, FL and Football Season is upon us. Although fall is right around the corner, we are still feeling summer temperature’s here on the First Coast, le...

Set Your Sights on a Smoother Pregnancy

January 31, 2019

Pregnant and the Olympics are not two words most people would put in the same sentence; But at the 2012 London Olympics, Nur Suryani Mohd Taibi of Malaysia represented her country for the air rifle competition, eight months pregnant! Just weeks aw...

Solution for That Toenail Fungus

January 31, 2019

Do you have thick, yellow, discolored toenails? Are you embarrassed to wear your open toed sandals in public? Chances are you have fungal toenails, a condition also known as onychomycosis. It is estimated world wide that over 30 million people hav...

Knock Your Socks Off For Optimum Health

January 31, 2019

It’s that time of year to knock your socks off and enjoy a little fun in the sun in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach and the Ponte Vedra Beach area!!! That also makes it a good time for annual physical examinations (aka "annuals") essential for m...

Fiasco-Free Flip-Flops!

January 31, 2019

The warm sunshine of summer is near and feet everywhere are happily stepping out into a variety of sandals and flip-flops. However, in Florida these types of footwear are a wardrobe staple year-round. Though they may seem carefree and harmless, th...

With Beautiful People There is Still Toenail Fungus Among Us

January 31, 2019

People Magazine has announce Beyonce as its’ 2012 Most Beautiful Woman. The Grammy winner joins a list shared by Nicole Kidman, Julia Roberts, and Jessica Pare of “Mad Men”. There’s no surprise the new mother to Blue Ivy Carter received this hono...

Wedding Season is Here: Pretty Toes a Must!

January 31, 2019

Stop the presses! Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are engaged! And with wedding season well underway here on the First Coast, many of us will be slipping into strappy sandals, peep toe heels and cute flip-flops for upcoming nuptials in Jacksonville...

Proper Sock-wear with your Footwear

January 31, 2019

Between Easter and Passover, many of us were dressed to impress recently. When putting together such an outfit, choosing the correct pair of socks to wear will ensure not only comfort, but also optimum foot protection. Socks are not just a piece ...

Tebow to the Jacksonville Jaguars: Stinky Situation for Jag Fans

January 31, 2019

Tim Tebow, previously with the Denver Broncos, has been traded. Too much of the dismay of many Tebow fans in Jacksonville FL, the UF graduate was not picked up by the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the New York Jets. Although Tebow is very “excited” ...

Gate River Run 2012

January 31, 2019

Come see us at our booth for the 2012 Gate River Run, Runners Expo at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds! We’re next to the Donna Deegan Marathon and Black Creek Outfitters. Hours of Expo: Thursday, March 10th 11:00 AM until 6:00 PM Friday, ...

Ingrown Toenail Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Prevention

January 31, 2019

If you’re lucky enough to hold tickets to see the amazing Canadian Brass quintet perform at the Jacksonville, FL Jacoby Symphony Hall this weekend, you will need to find a nice outfit to wear… Complete with snazzy, properly fitting, supportive, sh...

Worry Wart?

January 31, 2019

Although it’s been much cooler this week on the First Coast, we’ve been seeing record high temperatures for these winter months in Jacksonville FL. This leaves some of us wanting to slide into flip-flops, go to the beach or lounge by pools. With...

Penguin Podiatry and Charcot Foot

January 31, 2019

Lucky the Penguin wasn’t so lucky at birth. He was born with a badly deformed foot, which made it difficult for him to swim and when walking develop sores, which would get infected. The zoo vet determined surgery would be too risky. Luckily for L...

ABC's and 123's for Kids Feet

January 31, 2019

Hey, grown-ups! Children need regular checkups of their feet too! On Sesame Street, Burt and Ernie, Big Bird, Elmo, Oscar the Grouch, Cookie Monster and more, help teach children their ABC’s and 123’s. Dr. Vimal Reddy with the First Coast Foot an...

Seven Steps to a Better Winter Run

January 31, 2019

Snow may only very rarely be in the weather forecast during winter in Jacksonville FL, but that doesn't mean it doesn’t get a bit chilly. Runners, who frequently hit the pavement or trails early in the morning, often experience the coldest part of...

Wide Receivers Dash to Victory Despite Injuries

January 31, 2019

Three of Jacksonville’s most promising young wide receivers at First Coast High School are potentially leading their team to a perfect season. What makes this so remarkable is two out of the three athletes have struggled with injuries this season....

Keeping Feet Safe and Warm on Slippery Slopes

January 31, 2019

With the Holiday Season officially under way, ski trips are a great way to make the most of your time off during the wintery weather. While a snowy mountain may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Jacksonville, FL, getting ...

Super Bad Bugs

January 31, 2019

Recently new strains of antibiotic-resistant infections have been popping up throughout Europe. Due to the over-use and abuse of antibiotics, these bacteria have developed defenses against the drugs doctors utilize most to fight infections. Conce...

Knock Your Socks Off to Prevent Diabetic Foot Complications

January 31, 2019

The APMA recently described the U.S. Hispanic population as being at the center of a “perfect storm” for diabetes diagnoses. Contributors of type 2 diabetes include: Genetics Poor diet Lack of exercise Unfortunately Hispanics are at risk f...

Fishy Feet

January 31, 2019

Tracy Roberts, 33, of Rockville, Md. has her toes nibbled on by a type of carp called garra rufa, or doctor fish, during a fish pedicure treatment at Yvonne Hair and Nails salon in Alexandria, Va. on Thursday July 17, 2008. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Ma...

Plagued with Heel Pain?: 3 Exercises to Reduce Morning Heel Pain

January 31, 2019

Do you wake up in the morning feeling pain in your heels? If so, there is a good possibility you are suffering from plantar fasciitis - inflammation of an important supporting ligament (the plantar fascia)on the bottom of the foot. 90% of people a...

Reebok Accused of False Advertisement

January 31, 2019

Bad news for those strutting their stuff around Jacksonville, FL in Reebok EasyTone shoes: Reebok recently agreed to settle a $25 million lawsuit filed by the FTC. The international shoe company claimed their EasyTone shoes strengthen: Buttock ...

High Ankle Sprains Can Keep You Down

January 31, 2019

Jaguars fans are getting excited about the upcoming game against the New Orleans Saints this Sunday at Jacksonville’s EverBank field. Unfortunately in a recent game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets center Nick Mangold was taken out ...

EPAT for your Heel Pain

January 31, 2019

Whether you are a weekend warrior suffering from irritated tendons or the Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams suffering from plantar fasciitis, the First Coast Foot and Ankle Clinic may have your solution. Extracorporeal Pulse Activa...

Laser for your foot-ankle pain

January 31, 2019

First Coast Foot and Ankle Clinic is excited to announce MLS laser therapy! Dr. Vimal Reddy is one of few in Jacksonville, FL who is currently offering this amazing treatment. The laser therapy painlessly and effectively relieves: Heel Pai...

Unhappy Feet

January 31, 2019

A recent study in the Archives of General Psychiatry found that in the past decade the number of Americans taking antidepressants has doubled. Psychiatrists are not prescribing most of these antidepressants because the majority of Americans takin...

Basketball and Stress Fractures

January 31, 2019

After nine years with the Houston Rockets Yao Ming announced his retirement. Affecting his decision to retire was a stress fracture in his left foot. While it is not stated which bone he fractured, it is probably his heel bone (calcaneus), or his ...

Putting your Achilles in Jeopardy

January 31, 2019

“Jeopardy” host Alex Trebek recently made headlines after injuring his Achilles tendon. When his hotel room was broken into, Trebek chased the burglar down his hallway until he heard a loud pop from his heel. This is the attachment point for the...

Keep the Blood Flowing!

January 31, 2019

When is the last time you showed off or took a good look at your legs? Celebrities like Heidi Klum have made a career out of showing off her legs. Even going as far as having them insured! One of the body’s amazing adaptations is the network of ...

Heel Pain? Could be Your Heel Bone!

January 31, 2019

After watching the USA and Japan duke it out in over time at the FIFA 2011 Women’s World Cup, one may think to themselves, “Do their feet hurt after all that running around?” The calcaneus, or the heel bone, is the largest bone in the foot and the...

Mole or Melanoma?

January 31, 2019

As Cindy Crawford, Enrique Iglesias and Julia Roberts so prominently demonstrate, a mole is an area of the skin with an abundance of pigment producing cells—melanocytes. These can occur anywhere on the body, even on your feet! However, it is impor...

Pedicures, Preventing Infection and Your Podiatrist

January 31, 2019

Skincare of a beauty female feet with camomile's flowerWith things heating up in Jacksonville, FL, from wildfires to the summer heat, many of us will be sliding into our favorite flip-flops and showing off our toes. The American Podiatric Medica...

Pigeon Toed?.... Not Forever!

January 31, 2019

Have you noticed your child’s toes point inward? Is your son or daughter pigeon toed? Dr. Vimal Reddy will be able to identify one of the three reasons your child’s feet are doing this. As children’s legs develop from infancy into adolescence, th...

The Importance of Checking your Blood Sugar

January 31, 2019

With diabetes on the rise, it is important more then ever for diabetics to manage their health by keeping their blood sugar (or bloodglucose) under control. To do this, patients need to check their blood glucose regularly. Here at the First Coast ...

Choosing the Best Walking Shoe for You

January 31, 2019

According to this article, there are new shoes out to help you make the most of your springtime walks and summertime strolls. Some of them are quite fancy but also expensive. Dr. Vimal Reddy has these tips for figuring out what is best as you expl...

OH NO! Tendonitis!

January 31, 2019

With summer on our heals, you might be thinking about adding miles to your runs along A1A or joining a summer sports league here on the First Coast. Whichever activity you choose, you may be worried about Achilles Tendonitis; a condition where the...

To Flip-Flop or Not

January 31, 2019

With summer on our heels in Jacksonville, FL, many will be slipping into a pair of their favorite flip-flops. Flip-flops are perfect at the pool or beach. However, if you plan on going for a long walk or know you’ll be standing for several hours,...

The OUCH Factor

January 31, 2019

Do you have burning, tingling pain in the ball of your foot? If so, it is possible you have neuroma. Neuroma is when nerves on the bottom of the foot become overgrown. When you step down on the foot, the bones press on the swollen nerve, causing ...

Your Podiatrist Can $ave You Money

January 31, 2019

A recent study by Thomson Reuters found if diabetic patients visited a podiatrist just once before complications from a diabetic foot ulcer set in, it would result in $3.5 billion in savings for the US health-care system in one year. Podiatrists l...

Walk This Way: In the Right Shoe for You

January 31, 2019

Last night you may have been entertained by the fancy footwork of wrestlers such as John Cena, Randy Orton, Triple H and The Undertaker while watching WWE Wrestlemania 27. Or perhaps you were engaged in the Country Music Awards admiring the coutu...

November: Diabetes Awareness Month

January 31, 2019

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and for many people feet are the last thing they think of when they hear the word diabetes. Diabetic patients are at a higher risk of developing foot problems than those without diabetes, due to nerve damag...

Pain in the Bunion: Take Two!

January 31, 2019

In the beginning of March I discussed bunions: the at times uncomfortable, and sometimes unsightly bumps, on the inner sides of your feet next to your big toe. Today I would like to focus to the other side of the foot and discuss, Tailor’s bunion...

Jacksonville, FL in the Diabetes Belt

January 31, 2019

The Centers for Disease Control has released a new outline where diabetes is particularly prevalent in the United States. They have dubbed it…The Diabetes Belt. “The Belt” spans across the South, from Tennessee to West Virginia, Louisiana to Geor...

2011 Gate River Run

January 31, 2019

Saturday, March 12, 2011 was the 34th Annual Gate River Run. Beautiful Downtown Jacksonville, FL. was taken over by the largest 15K in the country. 14,971 runners finished the race and two of them are TEAM members of First Coast Foot & Ankle Clini...

Pain in the Bunion!

January 31, 2019

Ladies, are you having problems fitting into your favorite heels to strut around Downtown? Gentlemen, do your feet feel suffocated in your shoes by the end of the night out in Jax Beach? Do you have bumps on the insides of your feet next to your b...

The Economy on the Low by Diabetes on the Rise

January 31, 2019

The Centers for Disease Control released new figures estimating the number of people with diabetes at nearly 26 million. This is an increase of 2.4 million from 2008. Furthermore, the number of Americans with pre-diabetes is up to 79 million. This...

Turf Toe can be Tough Times

January 31, 2019

With warmer weather around the corner, lots of people are ready to get out of the house, lace up their tennis shoes and get outside. With this said, I would like to take a minute to focus on one of the smallest and many times over looked, body par...

What's Your Achilles?

January 31, 2019

Whether you're playing in the Super Bowl, having fun with friends or jogging down A1A in Jacksonville Beach, Achilles tendonitis can easily flare up. The Achilles tendon is the thick cord on the back of your lower leg. It connects the powerful cal...

What the Heck is Gout?!

January 31, 2019

If you are possibly at risk for gout, that New Year resolution could have you wondering what foods are best to avoid and best to target. When trying to grab something to eat after a long day of shopping at the Jacksonville Town Center or enjoying ...

OUCH!!!: The Unfortunate and Unavoidable Ankle Sprain

January 31, 2019

Despite the absence of our Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL playoffs, we have seen an exciting post-season filled with surprises. There are teams who have been celebrated for decades, creating new chapters in some of the most storied rivalries in ...

Treating Injuries with RICE

January 31, 2019

For a brief shining moment the Jacksonville Jaguars were leading their division, on the way to their first division championship since 1998. It was almost possible, but after an unfortunate loss against the Texans, players out due to injuries and ...

Keeping Those Tootsies Warm

January 31, 2019

The past few weeks have Jacksonville, FL in winter's grasp, and the chills have been felt here at Dr. Reddy's First Coast Foot and Ankle Clinic. This is bad news for the feet as they are the first parts to be sacrificed when we are exposed to extr...

Burning, tingling pain? Numbness in your feet?

January 31, 2019

Neuropathy can be moderate pain that includes burning, shooting, and stabbing pains to severe pain that includes sensory loss, reduced thermal sensation, and late complications such as ulcers. At least 60% of patients with diabetes have some degre...

Are you exercising in the wrong foot gear?

January 31, 2019

Athletic footwear should be fitted to hold the foot in the position that's most natural to the movement involved. Athletic shoes protect your feet from stresses encountered in a given sport and to give the player more traction. The differences in ...

Spring Donations

January 31, 2019

Our office will be collecting gently used shoes to donate to the less fortunate of Jacksonville. Please bring them by at anytime during our office hours.

Common Nail Problems

January 31, 2019

Black or darkened toenails are essentially bruised nails and can result from a variety injuries or problems. Darkened nails may occur as a result of the toe hitting the end or the top of the shoe toe area. Sometimes, the bruise can lead to a funga...

Stay in Motion

January 31, 2019

Having heel pain, Achilles tendinitis, or other common foot problems can often slow you down. There are many treatments that are effective in taking care of these aches and pains such as orthotics, physical therapy, stretching, and even cortisone ...

Diabetes And Your Feet

January 31, 2019

According to the American Diabetes Association, about 15.7 million people (5.9 percent of the United States population) have diabetes. Nervous system damage (also called neuropathy) affects about 60 to 70 percent of people with diabetes and is a m...

Do you need orthotics?

January 31, 2019

Your feet are the foundations of your body and then they are out of alignment, excess strain is being placed on your joints. Many of the aches, pains and injuries common to exercising can gradually be eliminated with the proper orthotic support. T...

Restore Your Natural Foot Alignment

January 31, 2019

Understanding the basic construction of shoes will help you make more informed decisions and select shoes that fit your foot and needs. Shoes are made up of five major components: The toe box is the tip of the shoe that provides space for the...

Welcome to Our Blog!

January 31, 2019

Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a podiatrist in the Jacksonville area, we're excited you are here. With the podiatry industry advancing, we recognize the importance of keeping our patients and visitors up to date with all of t...

Set Your Sights on a Smoother Prenancy

January 31, 2019

Pregnant and the Olympics are not two words most people would put in the same sentence; But at the 2012 London Olympics, Nur Suryani Mohd Taibi of Malaysia represented her country for the air rifle competition, eight months pregnant! Just weeks aw...

Sample Page

January 31, 2019

This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might sa...

The Road to Super Bowl XLVII

January 31, 2019

Unfortunately for Jacksonville football fans, the Jaguars did not make the postseason this year, however everyone should still be excited to watch the upcoming super bowl. Throughout the long 17 week NFL regular season, and the 4 weeks of playoff...