After walking thousands of steps every day, pounding feet to the pavement, and cramming them into unsupportive shoes, you likely forget to give your feet and ankles the care they deserve. According to a survey, 8 out of 10 Americans experience foot and ankle problems. Ignoring proper care is one of Read More
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Foot and Ankle Doctor: Tips on How to Avoid an Injury
Your feet and ankles bear the brunt of most of your everyday movements, so it’s no surprise that they are vulnerable to injuries. Whether you’re an athlete or someone who exercises daily, you’ll want to know what steps you can take to avoid hurting your feet and ankles. While there’s no foolproof Read More
Facts about Podiatry
When it comes to the medical field, there are specialists for every area of medicine you can think of. One important medical provider that every person should regularly see is a podiatrist. A podiatrist takes care of the health and function of your ankle and foot. Since you need these structures Read More
Can A Foot Doctor Help Me Better Manage My Pain?
If you suffer from foot pain, you are not alone. Millions of American experiences foot pain at least once in their lifetime. You can feel pain and discomfort anywhere in the foot (heels, arch, toes, instep or sole). While healthy feet keep you moving, any discomfort or pain in your foot can limit Read More
What Can an MRI Tell the Orthopedic Surgeon About My Injury?
It's no surprise that the growing popularity of organized sports and exercises comes with an increased frequency of orthopedic injuries. While minor injuries or bruises can heal themselves with rest and icing, getting a severe and painful injury that decreases mobility requires professional medical Read More
How To Choose a Podiatrist
Our feet are built to endure a lot of stress. They support our weight and make every movement we make while standing possible. However, we tend to take our feet for granted and overlook their health until they start hurting. Foot pain can severely limit our daily activities. Since your feet are Read More
10 Common Sports Injuries and Treatments
Most sports require fast and powerful movements that engage your muscles. While they can help you become stronger and healthier, they also carry a constant risk for injury. In particular, contact sports and those with a lot of jumping, running, and repetitive movements pose higher chances for Read More
10 Things you need to know about podiatry
It’s very easy to take your feet for granted. Like most people, it’s not until you have problems with your feet that you begin to recalibrate how you see and treat them. Your feet need to be healthy for mobility. If you want to remain mobile for as long as possible, you need to take foot health Read More
5 Ways to Prevent Foot Pain
We tend to take our feet for granted until they start hurting. Our daily life can be severely limited by foot pain, from taking a shower to walking the dog to driving. From the moment you get up in the morning until you go to bed at night, foot pain can make even the smallest things difficult. If Read More
How a Sports Medicine Doctor Treats a Meniscus Tear
The meniscus is a tough, rubbery cartilage structure located between your thigh bone and shinbone that acts as a shock absorber. Although it’s durable, a torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries. Athletes are prone to meniscus tears, especially those who routinely perform twisting Read More
