Brian Crispell D.P.M

03/15/2022

07/07/2018

Ingrown toenails are common and can be especially painful. Is there anything you can do at home to reduce pain, redness and swelling?

08/04/2017

What can I do about foot odor?
https://www.mainlinehealth.org/blog/2017/08/02/bodities-foot-odor

In the first of a new series that answers the health questions you’ve always wondered—but haven’t asked—podiatrist Brian Crispell, DPM, explains what you c

03/10/2016

An article that Dr. Crispell recently wrote about Plantar Fasciitis for the Philadelphia Inquirer. https://www.facebook.com/brian.crispell/posts/10154083090644430

The most common cause of chronic heel pain is called Plantar Fasciitis (PF). This is also the most common condition that presents to my office.

10/08/2015

Check out Dr. Crispell's latest blog post on athletic shoewear.
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sportsdoc/What-is-the-right-athletic-shoe-for-you.html

One of the most basic items needed to participate in any athletic activity is a good pair of shoes. Athletic footwear for sport is specialized in so many ways, tailored to the demands of each specific sport.

08/27/2015

Check out an article Dr. Crispell wrote about running with soreness.

http://mobile.philly.com/blogs/?wss=/philly/blogs/sportsdoc/&id=322955141&

At one time or another all runners experience soreness during and after runs. Many of us also unfortunately become injured. What is the difference between the two and should you alter your training regimen?

03/31/2015

Dr. Crispell will be representing Delaware County Foot and Ankle Center by providing free foot screenings at Ridley High School's Health Awareness day on Saturday April 18th from 9am-12pm. If you have foot and/or ankle pain and want a doctor's opinion without ANY cost stop by our table!

http://www.ridleysd.k12.pa.us/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=1&ModuleInstanceID=1870&ViewID=047E6BE3-6D87-4130-8424-D8E4E9ED6C2A&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=14028&PageID=1&GroupByField=&GroupYear=0&GroupMonth=0&Tag=

02/17/2015

Hokas getting some press in the New York Times. I have been running in the Hoka Stinson lite (pictured in the article) and I feel as though it has helped my issues. I believe they can help most people prone to impact related injuries. They can leave you more susceptible to ankle sprains or Achilles issues. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/17/sports/forget-barefoot-many-seek-cushioning-in-running-shoes.html?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur&bicmp=AD&bicmlukp=WT.mc_id&bicmst=1409232722000&bicmet=1419773522000&_r=0

Some dismiss maximalist shoes as gimmicky or silly-looking. Others, from injury-prone joggers to Olympians, are converts.

02/03/2015

I am happy to announce the launch of my new website: www.briancrispelldpm.com. You can schedule appointments directly from the website and download new patient forms to be filled out prior to visits.

Dr. Brian Crispell is a specialist in treating all disorders of the foot and ankle. Problems with your feet and ankles can result in difficulty with walking, standing, and general mobility - these are vital parts of human life. One of Dr. Crispell's primary goals is to keep his patients as mobile as…

12/23/2014

Now that its cold I get a lot of patients that complain of Raynaud's Phenomenon/Disease. What is Raynaud's? Simply getting cold hands and feet does not necessarily mean that you have Raynaud's. Raynaud's is an abnormal decrease in blood flow to the extremities (fingers/toes) when exposed to cool temps. The blood flow to the fingers and toes decreases in cold weather in everybody to some degree. This is a normal reflex the body uses to maintain a healthy core temperature. In people whom have Raynaud's even mildly cool temps will cause a pale and/or blue-ish discoloration of the fingertips and toes (pictured). There may be pain associated with it. Short periods of cool exposure usually pose no threat. Long periods of exposure can cause nail and skin damage. Low body weight/body mass index females are at a greater risk just because they produce less total heat. A simple way to prevent Raynaud's symptoms in the feet is the regular use of wool socks. I put a pair on as soon as I take my shoes off at night. Smartwool brand are my favorites.