All Things Achilles
The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. It is located on the back of the lower leg, surrounded by the calf muscle. The calf muscle is made up of three structures that serve…
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APRIL 18, 2019
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APRIL 9, 2019
Do You Fear Your Ingrown Toenails?
Are you someone who avoids the podiatrist because you fear medical procedures? Well, if you’re living with an ingrown toenail, you have nothing to worry about from our corrective procedure. An ingrown…
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APRIL 3, 2019
Evolving Treatments in Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is painful and needs to be treated. Because our tendons are vital to foot movement, healing is slow because we continue to walk and move. Standard treatments for plantar fasciitis include…
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MARCH 28, 2019
Heel Pain Surgery
Heel pain can stem from many causes. Most commonly, it occurs due to plantar fasciitis, bursitis, or Achilles tendonitis. When heel pain just won’t go away and conservative treatments aren’t making a…
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MARCH 21, 2019
Heel Pain & What To Do About
Do you have pain that starts in your heel with your first steps every morning? This is known as post-static dyskinesia. Let’s break it down. Post–after Static–resting Dis–bad Kinesia–movement…
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MARCH 14, 2019
Plantar Fasciitis: Overview and FAQs
Plantar fasciitis. We talk about it a lot, and for good reason. There are more than 3 million cases treated in the US each year. Why is it so common? Because the plantar fascia is doing all the work, all…
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FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Flat Foot Corrections
Flat feet are incredibly common and not everyone with flat feet is symptomatic. But some people with flatfoot deformities experience daily, debilitating pain that interferes with normal activity. In these…
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FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Orthotics for Flat Feet
You may have recently learned that flatfoot affects approximately 40% of the population. While not everyone with flatfoot or fallen arches will experience pain, symptomatic flat feet can be helped with…
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FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Breaking Down Flatfoot Mechanics
Flat feet occurs in almost 40% of the population, but many people don’t understand the mechanics behind it. Like every other part of our bodies (nose, eyes, height, etc), the makeup and structure of…
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JANUARY 21, 2019
Surgical Highlight: Bunions
Do you have a bunion? Has it grown progressively worse despite conservative treatments? Are you nervous about bunion surgery? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should keep reading. Many…
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JANUARY 3, 2019
What is a Bunion?
If you see a bony bump at the base of your big toe and your big toe is pushing toward your second toe, you may have a bunion. A bunion, also called Hallux Valgus, forms when the joint capsule and tissues…
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DECEMBER 27, 2018
Keep Feet Healthy This Winter
Whether you enjoy traversing the winter landscapes or you stay cozied up inside under the blankets, proper foot care during winter is critical for your health. If your feet aren’t dressed properly when…
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DECEMBER 21, 2018
When Things Stop Circulating
What goes around comes around. And around and around and around… The four chambers of your heart pump approximately 2000 gallons of blood through your heart and around your body each day. Your life depends…
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DECEMBER 13, 2018
Frostbitten Toes…Oh No!
‘Tis the season… …for cold injuries that is! If you’re going outside this winter, you need to be aware of the different types of cold injuries, what they feel and look like, and how to treat…
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DECEMBER 6, 2018
All About Edema
Edema is often written off as a fancy term for swelling, something that happens all the time. But swelling is a side effect, meaning you have an underlying injury, condition, or disease that needs to be…
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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Foot Ulcer FAQs
If you’re diabetic, you’ve probably heard about diabetic ulcers. Poor health, injury, and lack of self-care can lead to serious ulcerations on the feet that could necessitate drastic action, such as…
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NOVEMBER 8, 2018
How Diabetes and Smoking Can Lead to Amputation
Today, most people are aware of the harmful effects of smoking, particularly related to lung and heart health. But did you know smoking can impact the health of your feet? The harmful chemicals in cigarettes,…
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NOVEMBER 1, 2018
How to Perform a Diabetic Foot Self-Examination
Foot inspections are an important part of total-body health and wellness, but too many people forego this important routine on the assumption that if they aren’t in pain, their feet are fine. The best…
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OCTOBER 25, 2018
Ghosts, Witches, and Webbed Toes…Oh My!
This Halloween, all manner of elaborate and scary costumes will hit the streets and parties to show off their creativity and spook other trick-or-treaters. Those with webbed toes will have no trouble pulling…
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OCTOBER 17, 2018
A Creepy, Crawly, Cringe-Worthy Condition
Many people suffer from arachnophobia or fear of spiders. But do you fear spider veins? Known clinically as telangiectasia, spider veins occur in over 15% of men and 60% of women. These statistics increase…
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OCTOBER 11, 2018
Eye of Newt and Wart of Toad…
If you feel something brewing this season and it isn’t a witch’s cauldron, it could be a wart forming on your foot. Warts get a bad rap, often being associated with toads and frogs, but in fact, warts…
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OCTOBER 4, 2018
Kissing Corns – What, Where, Why?
There are many types of corns: white corn, Indian corn, popcorn, candy corn–and, of course, foot corns. That last one isn’t exactly a popular option, but they occur nonetheless. One type of corn that…
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Falling…Falling…Fallen!
Ever since the invention of the high heel, women have been falling head over…well, feet for them. But the high rates of falling when wearing high heels may not be worth the aesthetic benefits. Heels…
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Winner: Best Exercise for Balance…
Exercise is a vital part of living a healthy lifestyle, but for those with limited mobility or poor balance, exercise can be a daunting idea. If you’re looking for a winning combination of low-impact and…
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Brace Yourself…
An ankle sprain happens when the ligaments, soft bands of tissue connecting bones, are hyperextended and the ankle bone shifts laterally (to the side). There are varying degrees of severity for sprains…
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
Live Life Well Balanced
Join the FAAWC on Wednesday, September 26th from 3 pm to 6 pm for our Balance Challenge event. Fatal falls are common among seniors but can be avoided with recognition and correction of the underlying…
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AUGUST 30, 2018
Quick Fixes for Toenail and Fingernail Pain
If you see blood pooling underneath a toenail or fingernail that is accompanied by intense pain, you can have immediate relief from a podiatrist. This is called a subungual hematoma–subungual meaning…
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AUGUST 2, 2018
The Different Types of Broken Bones
Without the skeletal system, we would all be crawling around on the ground like an octopus out of the water. It’s good, therefore, that humans developed bones. In fact, the foot developed more bones…
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JULY 26, 2018
Foot Pain is a Vicious Cycle
Cycling is a great way to keep in shape while minimizing the impact on your feet and ankles, but that doesn’t mean there are no risks for your feet. All the energy you push through your legs is transferred…
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JULY 19, 2018
Burns From Above and Below
Summer is fully upon us and things are heating up outside. When the sun beats down, it can cause major problems for your feet and result in serious burns. While sunburn is an obvious culprit, hot surfaces…
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JULY 12, 2018
The Foot Benefits of Yoga
Yoga is a combination of physical movements and mindfulness. This ancient practice was first mentioned in the Rig Veda, a text from Northern India written almost 5000 years ago. Today, there are dozens…
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JULY 5, 2018
Planning the Best Vacation
When you travel, it’s important to have the right shoes for every part of your journey. From the airport to the beach to a night on the town, travel shoes need to be both functional and fashionable….
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JUNE 28, 2018
Back and Forth and Back and ….OWW!
Tennis is an incredibly popular sport in the United States with almost 18 million recreational and professional players. With new technology and advances, the ball is flying faster than ever before which…
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JUNE 21, 2018
Golfing Injuries
Golf has often been called a good walk ruined, but golf involves so much more than walking. The demands of golf on your feet are like no other sport. During most activities, your feet are either moving…
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JUNE 14, 2018
Be A Weekend Warrior
Running is a great activity for your heart and overall health, but it can also be boring. Mile after mile of sidewalk, roadway, and houses can become monotonous and leave you uninspired when it comes time…
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JUNE 7, 2018
Summer Sandal Guide
Sandals and summer go together like peanut butter and jelly, but too many sandals don’t offer the correct support or protection and can leave your feet aching or lead to other issues. Don’t fret, there…
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MAY 31, 2018
Help! I’m Pregnant with a Sprained Ankle!
Pregnant women are at risk for many ailments and protecting yourself and your child from injury and disease is of the utmost importance. One common symptom of pregnancy is foot and ankle swelling. While…
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MAY 24, 2018
Do Toads Cause Warts?
Warts are unsightly and bothersome. While they may not be dangerous, they should still be removed by a trained professional and not treated at home with wives’ tales and OTC solutions. A wart on the…
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MAY 17, 2018
Kids & Heel Pain
Your child has been complaining about their heels hurting after [insert your child’s activity here] and you don’t know what’s really wrong. Pain relievers and rest seem to make it better, but activity…
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MAY 10, 2018
Why Do My Ankles Swell?
For many people, swollen feet and ankles after a long day at work are nothing new, but for someone suffering from Venous Insufficiency, swelling can be painful and dangerous. Venous Insufficiency refers…
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MAY 3, 2018
When Things Fall Flat
Our ancient ancestors once believed the world was flat, but it’s a good thing the world is round, otherwise we’d have a lot of troubles. Another thing that causes trouble when it’s flat is your foot!…
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APRIL 26, 2018
If You Only Do One Thing For Your Feet…
If the world is lacking in anything, it certainly isn’t health advice. Everywhere you turn there are articles, talk shows, and videos promoting exercise, healthy eating, meditation and more. You are, in…
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APRIL 19, 2018
A Guide to Exercise Shoes
Exercising and maintaining an active lifestyle means always wearing the right shoes. Proper footwear is critical to preventing and treating common foot ailments. With such a variety of exercise shoes out…
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APRIL 17, 2018
Another Cause of Heel Pain
Heel pain has many causes, but the results are always the same – pain. If you’re living with heel pain not brought on by an injury, you need to see a podiatrist for an accurate diagnosis. Pump bump…
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APRIL 12, 2018
Turf Toe Troubles
Why ‘turf’ toe? Big toe sprains often occur in athletes such as football, soccer, and baseball players. Since these sports are played on grass or turf, the injury has been dubbed ‘turf toe.’ Causes…
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APRIL 12, 2018
Leg Length Discrepancy
Limb length discrepancy. You may think you know what it is just based on the name, but there is more to this condition than meets the eye. Would it surprise you if I said up to 95% of the population may…
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APRIL 5, 2018
Fix Ankle Sprains Forever
One minute you’re running down the field after the ball and in a split second your ankle twists and gives way. You fall, allowing the other team to score the winning point. Does that sound like a familiar…
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