Author: Dr. Kevin Lam, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

Dr. Kevin Lam, DPM, FACFAS, DABLES, DABPS is Founder and Clinical Director of Family Foot and Leg Center, PA — Southwest Florida's premier podiatric surgical group. He earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree with honors from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and completed advanced surgical training at Mount Sinai Medical Center and Jackson Memorial Health System, Miami. Named among America's Top Podiatrists. Board-certified in foot surgery, reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery, and lower extremity surgery. International lecturer, adjunct professor, and fellowship training director. Serving Southwest Florida since 2005 across 9 locations from Marco Island to Sarasota.

Best Shoes for Gymnastics Practice: 2026 Ranked Guide

Best shoes for gymnastics and cheerleading practice

Best shoes for gymnastics practice in 2026, ranked by use case: cheer shoes, grip socks, orthotic-friendly sneakers, and what podiatrists actually recommend.

Best Shoes for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome in 2026

Best shoes for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobile feet need ankle-stable, orthotic-ready shoes. See the 2026 rankings and SWFL podiatry guidance on what to buy.

Treat a Blister From New Shoes Without Infection (2026)

How to treat a blister from new shoes without infection

Treating a blister from new shoes means leaving small ones intact, draining large ones safely, and watching for infection signs in 2026 — full steps here.

Manage Lymphedema Foot Swelling: 2026 Care Guide

How to manage foot swelling and pain from lymphedema

How to manage lymphedema foot swelling in 2026: compression levels, drainage, orthotics that fit a changing foot, and the skin signs that need same-day care.

Best Shoes for Rock Climbing Foot Pain (2026 Guide)

Best shoes for rock climbing and bouldering foot pain

Best shoes for rock climbing foot pain in 2026: neutral flat-last wins overall, plus picks for bunions, sesamoiditis, and Morton’s neuroma. Buy or hold guide.

49ers Rookie De’Zhaun Stribling’s Deltoid Ligament Sprain: What It Means for Your Ankle

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling — the team’s top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft — will miss at least a month with a deltoid ligament sprain in his left ankle, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday, Sept. 13. Stribling suffered the non-contact injury while running a route in the second […]