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Are You Dealing With Bunions?
posted: May 01, 2018.
What is a Bunion? Are you dealing with a bunion? A bunion is a protrusion of the bone at the base of the big toe. While a bunion may seem like Read more -
Running Shoes: Minimizing Foot Problems for Optimal Training
posted: Apr. 17, 2018.
If you’re a runner, you know that your shoes are an integral piece of equipment when it comes to comfort, performance and injury prevention. Your foot type and function will Read more -
Ready to Run? Visit Your Podiatrist First
posted: Apr. 02, 2018.
Your feet are made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, 112 ligaments and a vast network of tendons, nerves and blood vessels. Each of these parts works in harmony, enabling Read more -
Got Turf Toe?
posted: Mar. 16, 2018.
Turf toe is a sprain of the joint just below the big toe, also known as the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. This foot injury is particularly common among athletes who Read more -
What's Slowing Down Your Game? It Could Be Faulty Foot Mechanics
posted: Mar. 06, 2018.
When your feet aren’t working correctly, you may experience injuries and pain in other areas of the body, such as the knees, hips and back. Even the slightest changes from Read more -
What's Slowing Down Your Game? It Could Be Faulty Foot Mechanics
posted: Mar. 06, 2018.
When your feet aren’t working correctly, you may experience injuries and pain in other areas of the body, such as the knees, hips and back. Even the slightest changes from Read more -
Are Your Feet a Pain in the Back?
posted: Feb. 20, 2018.
Your feet are the foundation of your entire body—complex structures consisting of 26 bones, 33 joints and 126 muscles and ligaments. They support your weight, act as a shock absorber, Read more -
Get Moving: Exercises to Strengthen Weak, Stiff Ankles
posted: Feb. 13, 2018.
Following an ankle injury or ankle surgery, you’ll inevitably lose some strength and range of motion from being immobilized for an extended period of time. A weak ankle can hinder Read more -
Chronic Ankle Instability: How to Strengthen Weak Ankles
posted: Jan. 17, 2018.
Chronic ankle instability is a condition characterized by a recurring "giving way" of the outer side of the ankle. It most often develops following an ankle sprain. When the stretched Read more -
Avoid Injury and Improve Your Game: How to Choose Athletic Shoes
posted: Jan. 05, 2018.
No matter what sport you play, the type of shoe you wear while playing your favorite game is one of your most important pieces of equipment. Choosing the most appropriate, Read more -
Stress Fractures: Don't Put Off Painful Foot Injuries
posted: Dec. 06, 2017.
Stress fractures are notoriously misdiagnosed and undertreated. In many cases, symptoms may persist for an extended period of time before the diagnosis of a stress fracture is even made. That’s Read more -
Healthy Feet for Active Kids
posted: Nov. 15, 2017.
The feet of children grow and change rapidly during their first year, reaching almost half their adult foot size. Most changes in children’s feet are a natural part of development, Read more -
Ruptured Achilles Tendon: Prevention and Treatment
posted: Oct. 13, 2017.
The Achilles tendon is the strong band of tissue that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. This lower leg tendon enables you to walk, jump, stand on your Read more -
Improve Your Game - Sports and Your Feet
posted: Oct. 09, 2017.
How to Maximize Your Game with Good Foot Health When it comes to exercise, your feet are one of the most overlooked parts of the body, enduring tremendous strain and stress Read more -
Varicose Veins
posted: Sep. 18, 2017.
Varicose veins are very easy to spot, which is why patients usually want them to disappear. They're a cosmetic issue but also a potentially painful podiatric issue that can be Read more -
Lisfranc Fracture
posted: Sep. 08, 2017.
Any fracture to the foot or ankle should be taken seriously, but a Lisfranc fracture is particularly concerning for podiatrists. Because the fracture happens at the center of the foot Read more