Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle | Last reviewed: May 2026 Quick Answer The best shoes for Achilles tendinitis have a heel-to-toe drop of 8–12mm (reduces Achilles stretch with each step), a firm heel counter (reduces heel movement and shear), and a cushioned midsole that … Read more
Quick answer: The best shoes for flat feet have firm arch support, a structured heel counter, and stability or motion-control features that limit overpronation. Look for a removable insole (so you can add orthotics) and a firm midsole that doesn’t twist; stability models from Brooks, New Balance, and HOKA suit flat feet well. Medically reviewed … Read more
Podiatrist guide to PRP injections for plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy — how it works, evidence vs. cortisone, number of sessions, and
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · Balance Foot & Ankle · Howell & Bloomfield Hills, MI Last reviewed: May 2026 Quick Answer: A Jones fracture is a break at the base of the fifth metatarsal (the long bone on the outer edge of the foot) in a specific “watershed zone” … Read more