The Impact of Barefoot and Minimalist Shoes on Modern Life: Pros and Cons
How modern flat surfaces and cushioned shoes affect your feet, what minimalist footwear offers, how to transition safely, and the pros and cons.
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How Your Back Can Cause Foot Pain: Understanding the Connection
Unexplained foot pain can start in your spine. How back nerves cause foot symptoms, how to tell nerve pain from musculoskeletal pain, and treatment options.
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Stepping Ahead: Beating Flat Feet for Good Health!
What causes flat feet, the difference between flexible and rigid, how arch supports help, and the warning signs worth getting checked.
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Healing Difficult Leg and Foot Wounds
How Dr. Barber heals wounds others can’t — wound “memory,” debridement, ultrasound, skin grafts, and topical oxygen, now available at home.
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What is the Best Ointment for Wounds?
A podiatrist’s rundown of common wound ointments — SSD, Neosporin, Mupirocin, Santyl, Hydrogel and more — and why the body, not the gel, does the healing.
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Topical Oxygen — The Future of Wound Care
Why topical oxygen may be the most effective option for chronic wounds — how it compares to hyperbaric therapy and the device Dr. Barber trusts.
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How to Get Rid of Ingrown Nails
Chronic ingrown nails that aren’t infected can often be fixed without surgery. Dr. Barber shares the urea-based solution he recommends.
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The Fungus Among Us
Thick, yellow toenails? Five practical tips to treat and prevent nail fungus — starting with the biggest misconception of all.
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The Truth About Custom Orthotics
Spoiler: you likely don’t need custom orthotics. Dr. Barber explains why good prefabricated inserts often work just as well for a fraction of the cost.
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To “Practice” Medicine
Dr. Barber introduces his blog — his path from pharmacy tech to podiatric surgeon and private-practice owner, and why he decided to start writing.
