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Does Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus Work? A Durango Podiatrist Explains Foot Health

Does Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus Work? A Durango Podiatrist Explains

A Durango podiatrist explains how laser treatment for toenail fungus actually works, who it fits, what a session feels like, and how it compares to antifungal pills and polish.

3D-Printed Custom Orthotics vs. Store-Bought Insoles: What a Durango Podiatrist Wants You to Know Foot Health

3D-Printed Custom Orthotics vs. Store-Bought Insoles: What a Durango Podiatrist Wants You to Know

A Durango podiatrist breaks down the real difference between 3D-printed custom orthotics and store-bought insoles — what the research actually shows, and which one your feet need.

How Much Does Laser Toenail Fungus Treatment Cost? A Durango Podiatrist Breaks Down Pricing Foot Health

How Much Does Laser Toenail Fungus Treatment Cost? A Durango Podiatrist Breaks Down Pricing

A Durango podiatrist explains what actually drives the price of laser toenail fungus treatment, why insurance usually won't cover it, and how to know if it's worth the cost.

How 3D-Printed Custom Orthotics Are Made — and Which Foot Conditions They Actually Treat Foot Health

How 3D-Printed Custom Orthotics Are Made — and Which Foot Conditions They Actually Treat

A Durango podiatrist walks through exactly how a 3D-printed custom orthotic gets made from your foot scan, and which specific foot and ankle conditions actually benefit from one.

Peroneal Tendonitis: Why the Outside of Your Ankle Hurts Foot Health

Peroneal Tendonitis: Why the Outside of Your Ankle Hurts

A Durango podiatrist explains peroneal tendonitis — the outer-ankle pain runners and hikers push through — why it happens on rough ground, and how it's treated.

Do Night Splints Work for Plantar Fasciitis? A Durango Podiatrist Explains Foot Health

Do Night Splints Work for Plantar Fasciitis? A Durango Podiatrist Explains

A Durango podiatrist explains what a night splint actually does for plantar fasciitis, who it helps, and what to try when stretching alone isn't enough.

Pump Bump (Haglund's Deformity): The Hard Lump on the Back of Your Heel Foot Health

Pump Bump (Haglund's Deformity): The Hard Lump on the Back of Your Heel

A Durango podiatrist explains the pump bump — Haglund's deformity — the hard lump on the back of the heel that rubs raw in stiff boots, and what helps without surgery.

Hiking Foot Care in Durango: A Podiatrist's Guide to Happy Feet on San Juan Trails Foot Health

Hiking Foot Care in Durango: A Podiatrist's Guide to Happy Feet on San Juan Trails

A Durango podiatrist's practical guide to preventing blisters, plantar fasciitis, and sore feet on San Juan trails — from Horse Gulch to Ice Lakes Basin.

Ready to get back on the trail?

Dr. Victoria Knauf, DPM offers expert foot & ankle care in Durango — from heel pain and sports injuries to custom orthotics.